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Noosa, Queensland
Australia
83F / 28C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 20-25
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

I drank a lot of water for the two days prior to the event. I went for one open water swim at the race site on the day before the event. Also, two days before the event, I did the whole 40k ride to become acquainted with the course.
Event warmup:

In the morning I woke up plenty early to eat a breakfast of cereal, toast, juice and lots of water. Then reported to the race start area to check on my bike and arrange my gear in the transition area. I was on the beach 15 mins before my start so I couldn't miss my age group.
Swim
  • 00m
  • 0 yards
  • / 100 yards
Comments:

I never checked my official results. I was just aiming to finish the event without walking.
What would you do differently?:

I would have held position on the inside of the track better. I wouldn't let myself be pushed to the right. My route was like the great circle route.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

A bizarre thing happened. My speedometer fell off soon after I got started. I had to dismount and go back for it. That threw me off for the first couple of miles.
Bike
  • 00m
  • 40 kms
  • 0.00 km/hr
Comments:

I had to pee really badly so I dismounted and ran into some bushes. What else could I do? That was the second time in 40k that I had to get off my bike. That can't be right.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster. Tape my speedometer on to the bike.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

I'm best at transitions. I practiced them a lot on the night before the start.
Run
  • 1h 00m
  • 10 kms
  • 06m  min/km
Comments:

I would take two glasses of water at each station. One I gulped and one I threw on my face to keep cool. I was glad I had done this because my training partner, Neisha, had to stop and receive medical treatment for overheating. It was a very hot day.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster.
Post race
Warm down:

I walked back to the hotel and switched into swimsuit for a dip in the pool.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My biking skills suck. That much is certain.

Event comments:

Everything about the race and venue is perfect. It was my first olympic distance tri and I thought I needed to hold back my speed until the run. As it turns out, I had more than enough energy for the run so I probably should have been going faster during the swim and bike.




Last updated: 2005-03-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:00:00 | 00 yards | / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Suit: no wetsuit of any kind.
Course: Out and back in a narrow canal. I kept getting pushed to the side so I swam in extremely shallow water. Very difficult to see anything due to the hundreds of swimmers. I looked like I had just fought 12 rounds when I emerged 40 minutes later.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:00:00 | 40 kms | 0.00 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Wind: None
Course: beautiful. Mostly flat but with one big hill. I saw a kangaroo cross my path and I burst out laughing. I was in such a good mood that I kept smiling and looking around. I thought I should be taking the bike part leisurely so I would have strength in my legs for the run.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:00:00 | 10 kms | 06m  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Flat, through neighborhoods. People sat in their driveways and squirted runners as we went by. I was appreciative of the cool water.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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

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