Chesapeake Challenge 1 Mile Swim - SwimOther


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Stevensville, Maryland
United States
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 10h 00m
Overall Rank = 82/177
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 12/23
Pre-race routine:

minor stretching while reading books to kids, keeping them occupied.
Swim
  • 36m
  • 1750 yards
  • 02m 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

Performed about as expected. I was hoping for a slightly quicker pace but I didn't swim as hard as I should have. I was able to pick up the pace the last 100y or so. I thought I was sighting ok but I found myself either too close to the buoy line or farther out than expected. There was some minor current but I don't think that would have done it. I almost lost my timing chip. Had to grab it off the leg before it fell and stuffed it in my suit.
What would you do differently?:

train more consistently. sight better, and go harder. I had way too much energy at the end. I was tired later in the day but I felt way too good afterwards.
Post race
Warm down:

Dancing the Y-M-C-A with Nicole.

Event comments:

very well organized and for a good cause. also geared towards folks with kids.




Last updated: 2009-02-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:36:00 | 1750 yards | 02m 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 12/23
Overall: 82/177
Performance: Average
Suit: yes
Course: triangular. 1st leg towards south, out and away from shore. 2nd leg north parallel to shore, 3rd straight in to shore, parallel to Bay Bridge.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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