Lake In The Hills Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Lake In The Hills, Illinois
United States
Village Of Lake In The Hills
54F / 12C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 35m 18s
Overall Rank = 53/300
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 13/44
Pre-race routine:

I was nervous about the race, first one ofthe year and would set thetempo for everything else. I have been training hard and asconsistently asI could.

Woke up at 4 am, had a couple of waffles, asthma medicine, allergy medicine. By race time all engines were a go. Talk to a few peoplefrom the club. KT and Pete and a few others. Again, I was nervous so I kind of kept to myself
Event warmup:

Just wadedout in the water to see how the temp was, talked to Dave Clough and got back to the race start.
Swim
  • 12m 25s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 25s / 100 yards
Comments:

I have never had to fight for position when swimming. This was a good lesson and one that I will take into Chicago, Minneapolis and finally Madison.
What would you do differently?:

I am not sure, I went out a little harder and finished well. The problem was that my heart rate was too high and I had trouble in Transition because of it. Cascade of small problems. Wetsuit, Transitioning to the bike was hard.
Transition 1
  • 01m 35s
Comments:

I was exhausted in the transition. Had trouble with the suit, bike, getting clipped in and going.
What would you do differently?:

It is difficult to say, I need to talk it over with others. I went out hard on the swim. I just could not controlmyself well being as winded as I was. I think I need to practice more with the feeling that I had.
Bike
  • 46m 30s
  • 15.6 miles
  • 20.13 mile/hr
Comments:

First ride on the ghost, she is great.
What would you do differently?:

Learn to ride on the right. This was a good ride, need to drink more though.
Transition 2
  • 00m 32s
Comments:

quick transition, a little trouble with my shoe, I will fixfor next time.
What would you do differently?:

Not much
Run
  • 33m 43s
  • 4 miles
  • 08m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

Side stitch and blisters, Yeah!
What would you do differently?:

Different shoes and more water on the bike to prepare for the run.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Fitness on the run and better shoes. Should have drunk morewater.

Event comments:

1:35.18 is 12 minutes faster than last year and almost a full 1/2 an hour faster than two years ago.

This fantastic!!!! I cannot wait until next year.


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Last updated: 2009-02-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:25 | 880 yards | 01m 25s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 0/300
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Course was a loop in a small Lake,(Lake in the hills) Wave start. I started in Heat 1. Swimming is my strongest leg.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:35
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:46:30 | 15.6 miles | 20.13 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 0/300
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 15.6 miles with some good solid hills, nothing to long or steep. I need to understand the rules better. Rode most of the wa wiKT and she let me know about blocking. I will stay to the right more to let other people pass better.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:32
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:33:43 | 04 miles | 08m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 0/300
Performance: Average
Course: Out and back through the neighborhoods. some hills, not to bad.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4