keuka Lake - Triathlon


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Geneva, New York
United States
65F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 37m 55s
Overall Rank = 182/318
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 20/25
Pre-race routine:

Got there early. Stayed hydrated. Was pretty, nervous.
Event warmup:

Little jog and short swim
Swim
  • 19m 3s
  • 809 yards
  • 02m 21s / 100 yards
Comments:

Did just what I didn't want to do went out too fast and raced people. Couldn't catch my breath for the first half. Calmed down ad was swimming good. Followed one gut around the last buoy. Mistake we went way wide. Lost a lot of time.
What would you do differently?:

Take it easy at the start. Sight more
Transition 1
  • 02m 20s
Comments:

Some jerk racked right on top of my stuff. He also took my goggles when he left. All in all not bad. Have to get used to not wearing socks.
What would you do differently?:

No socks. Practice getting the suit off. Use the Diadora shoes with velcro instead of the Sidi Genius.
Bike
  • 44m 59s
  • 13.8 miles
  • 18.51 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt good on the bike. Nothing stupid.
What would you do differently?:

Push the climbs a little more.
Transition 2
  • 01m 31s
Comments:

Tough time finding my spot.
What would you do differently?:

Really check for landmarks.
Run
  • 30m 2s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 50s  min/mile
Comments:

Seemed long. First time running without the iPod.
What would you do differently?:

Pick up the pace
Post race
Warm down:

Walk and drink

Event comments:

It was a great day and a great race. Beautiful location.




Last updated: 2008-12-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:03 | 809 yards | 02m 21s / 100yards
Age Group: 22/25
Overall: 239/318
Performance: Below average
Suit: Nineteen Pipeline
Course: Counterclockwise triangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 61F / 16C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Average
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 02:20
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:44:59 | 13.8 miles | 18.51 mile/hr
Age Group: 16/25
Overall: 127/318
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Very, rough pavement. Rolling hills. One larger climb and decent.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 92
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:31
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:30:02 | 03.1 miles | 09m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 21/25
Overall: 232/318
Performance: Average
Course: Flat out and back.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5