Grand Haven Y Festival of Races - Olympic Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Grand Haven, Michigan
United States
3 Disciplines Racing
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 13m 41s
Overall Rank = 135/177
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 6/8
Pre-race routine:

Had everything packed the night before. Filled water bottle and hopped on the bike.
Event warmup:

Walked a mile and a half to the swim start. Stretched well.
Swim
  • 44m 11s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 41s / 100 yards
Comments:

Some pretty good size rollers in the big pond today. Once I was out of the crowd I got into a pretty good rythm. Got caught in the 1st sprint wave big cluster. Was able to navigate through somehow and find an open path.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Sucked down a Hammer Gel on the 1/2 mile run to transition.
Bike
  • 1h 23m 23s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 17.88 mile/hr
Comments:

Computer wasn't working- Had to go by feel on mph. Didn't let it get to me- just pedaled hard.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 62m 7s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 10m  min/mile
Comments:

Lost it in the run- no kick and no stride. Need help in this area. Legs were not as tight as in Block 58. Had some joint juice on the bike and a hammer. Just couldn't get them to move fast. Got dizzy with 2 1/2 to go.
What would you do differently?:

Need to get some help with my run.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked aroung with the family- felt a little dizzy. Stetched. Had a banana.

Event comments:

First Olympic for me. A little bummed at my time. Was shooting for under 3 hours. Just glad I finished. I'll be ready to do another.




Last updated: 2009-02-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:44:11 | 1640 yards | 02m 41s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/8
Overall: 0/177
Performance: Good
Suit: Full Zoot
Course: Out to the depths and straight shot to the other end.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 66F / 19C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Average Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:23:23 | 24.85 miles | 17.88 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/8
Overall: 8/177
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong
Course: Some big climbs out there. Especially at the end. Grand Avenue is a killer.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:62:07 | 06.21 miles | 10m  min/mile
Age Group: 6/8
Overall: 8/177
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat except the hill down going out and climbing up at the end.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5