Athletes for a Cure - TriathlonOlympic


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Orlando, Florida
United States
Overcast
 		Total Time = 3h 07m 7s
Overall Rank = 288/
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 21/39
Swim
  • 33m
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 01s / 100 yards
Comments:

I had trouble in the beginning finding a free spot to swim through. In fact because it was so foggy I tried to stay near the buoys and got caught in lot of crowds. Overall I felt really good about my swim. Plus it was cool to swim where River Country used to be. Brought back some childhood memories.
The water temp was perfect.
What would you do differently?:

nothing.
Transition 1
  • 04m 31s
Comments:

The run back from the lake felt pretty long and through sand, carpeting and then wood chips.
What would you do differently?:

Need to practice clipping in to pedals faster.
Bike
  • 1h 24m 49s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 17.58 mile/hr
Comments:

For me that pace was the best pace I could have hoped for. I know it's not fast at all but it really is an improvement for me.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I really gave it all I could. I want to get up to 19-20mph but it'll come with time.
Transition 2
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

This went pretty smoothly for me. I had put on bike shorts over my Tri shorts in T1 and I'm glad I did. I'm glad I remembered to take them off.
Run
  • 1h 03m 12s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 10m 11s  min/mile
Comments:

I was surprised I was able to keep that pace because I felt like I was getting slower in my training.
What would you do differently?:

Shed 15 pounds.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

I think I probably should have taken in some nutrition before or during the race. I could have focused more on my biking in training.

Event comments:

The volunteers were great and the race course was challenging. The only bad thing I could say is that instead of pulled pork sandwiches and beans, I would have preferred just a bagel, oranges, or bananas.

This was my first Oly distance and I really enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you volunteers!!!




Last updated: 2008-09-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:00 | 1640 yards | 02m 01s / 100yards
Age Group: 12/39
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Suit: No wetsuit
Course: It was very foggy but the water temp was perfect.
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 81F / 27C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 04:31
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
01:24:49 | 24.85 miles | 17.58 mile/hr
Age Group: 30/39
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Wind: None
Course: The road was pretty smooth but there were a lot of narrow no passing zones. Overall it was a very good course with just gentle hills that were tough for me but probably not for most.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:37
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:03:12 | 06.21 miles | 10m 11s  min/mile
Age Group: 21/39
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Part of the course was really tough because it was through tall grass. I wasn't too happy with that at first but then realized that just added to the challenge. Other than that there was an aid station at every mile and the volunteers throughout the whole race were fantastic..
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4