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Summit Solstice Triathlon & Duathlon - Duathlon


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Kalispell, MT
United States
Summit Health Club
60F / 16C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 46m 15s
Overall Rank = 19/35
Age Group = 40-49
Age Group Rank = 4/5
Pre-race routine:

Had a flat tire on the way to the race. Good thing I allowed plenty of time. Had yogurt and Clif bar 2-1/2 hours before race. Checked out the sceen, planted my bike and watched some swimming.
Event warmup:

Stretched and ran a few hundred yards.
Run
  • 29m 6s
  • 3.28 miles
  • 08m 52s  min/mile
Comments:

Kept up an incredible pace for me. The fastest I have run a 5K.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 01m 24s
Comments:

Forgot to open the velcro laces on my bike shoes beforehand.
What would you do differently?:

Have shoes ready.
Bike
  • 42m 17s
  • 11.9 miles
  • 16.89 mile/hr
Comments:

A very fast race for me. A personal best although it is hard to compare courses. Felt very strong going out but coming back was somewhat tough. Very Happy.
What would you do differently?:

Drink more water.
Transition 2
  • 01m 8s
Comments:

Very fast transition. Even had a drink of water.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 32m 20s
  • 3.36 miles
  • 09m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

Ran pretty fast considering. Very happy with my time.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Caught my breath and then drank some electrolytes.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training. But I am very impressed with my improvement.

Event comments:

Exellent event. Very well organized. Only improvment would be to have volunteers at the water stations. I had a blast!!




Last updated: 2005-06-20 12:00 AM
Running
00:29:06 | 03.28 miles | 08m 52s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/35
Performance: Good
Course: Ran the Triathlon run course backwards. Some small hills.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 01:24
Overall: Average
Run with bike? Average
Jump on bike? Average
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Average
Biking
00:42:17 | 11.9 miles | 16.89 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/35
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Rolling hills loop on the west side of the Flathead Valley. Absolutely beautiful.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:08
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:32:20 | 03.36 miles | 09m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/35
Performance: Good
Course: Same course a first leg except the other direction.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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