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Bridgeton, New Jersey
United States
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 18m 16s
Overall Rank = 8/89
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 3/8
Pre-race routine:

Up at 4:45. Toast with PB and banana.
Event warmup:

Stretch and jog
Swim
  • 25m 14s
  • 1760 yards
  • 01m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

Nice swim. I felt like I got into a nice rhythm right away.
Transition 1
  • 01m 50s
Comments:

Kind of a long run to the transition area, but not too bad. Overall happy with my transition time.
Bike
  • 1h 07m 44s
  • 25 miles
  • 22.15 mile/hr
Comments:

I am pleased with my pace. It was fast, but controlled to allow me to run well coming off the bike.
Transition 2
  • 00m 37s
Comments:

Transition to run was very short so the time was fast.
Run
  • 42m 53s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 06m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

Happy with the overall pace. Wish I could have duplicated my first 5k. My legs were really hurting during the second loop and I just pushed as hard as I could.
Post race
Warm down:

Shoes off, sat at a picnic table and took in some fluids. Got my stuff together, dropped it off at the car and waited for the awards.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I feel that I performed to the best of my ability with the level of training that I am completing.




Last updated: 2011-02-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:25:14 | 1760 yards | 01m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/8
Overall: 7/89
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Two counter-clockwise loops around buoys.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 83F / 28C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:50
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:07:44 | 25 miles | 22.15 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/8
Overall: 15/89
Performance: Good
165 AVG HR
Wind: Little
Course: Flat and fast single 25 mile loop
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:37
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:42:53 | 06.2 miles | 06m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/8
Overall: 14/89
Performance: Good
6:47(170), 6:50(171), 6:59(171), 7:10(175), 7:31(172), 7:36(170)
Course: Two 5k loops around the lake. Partially paved. Totally shaded.
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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