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Age Group National Championship - Olympic Distance - Triathlon


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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
United States
USA Triathlon
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 15m 40s
Overall Rank = 574/2677
Age Group = M50-54
Age Group Rank = 29/160
Pre-race routine:

Made it into Milwaukee late Thursday afternnon and went straight to packet pick up. Picked up packets for both races, wandered around the Expo and then went to check into the hotel
Short ride on the course Friday morning then practice swim around Noon on the course.
Event warmup:

Stayed out by the Airport so I had about a 10-15 minute drive to the race venue. Got there about 5:35am and parked in th garage right across the street. Set up transition and returned extra stuff to the car.

Ran about a mile and got in a swim warm up before the wave started.
Swim
  • 26m 18s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 45s / 100 meters
Comments:

Certainly slower than I expected. Lots of contact early then at several other points on the course. About 2/3 of the way through I got kicked in the stomach and took in a big gulp of water. Took a few seconds to get back at it then steady to the finish.
What would you do differently?:

Sighting may have been off some and that may account for part of the problem. Kept it at moderate plus effort but gave up several minutes to the top 10-20 finishers. I've improved over the last year but still gains to be made in the swim
Transition 1
  • 02m 21s
Comments:

Some trouble getting the wetsuit off but otherwise pretty average
Bike
  • 1h 02m 45s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 24.04 mile/hr
Comments:

Goal was to be between 245 and 250 watts. Ended up at 241 so should have probably pushed more. Felt pretty good throughout but had to focus to keep effort level high. Some talk that the course may have been a little short...about 1/2 mile. Not sure as I never thought to check my Garmin. Olympic bike PR for me.
What would you do differently?:

My best leg of the three. Still need to be willing to push harder on the bike. Satisfied since power was close to where I planned
Transition 2
  • 01m 15s
What would you do differently?:

Had some trouble getting my feet out of my shoes so that slowed me a bit at the dismount line
Run
  • 42m 58s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 06m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

Plan was to start out around 7 min/mile pace and try to maintain 6:55 or so through most of the race. Felt like there was a little headwind on the way out. All miles under 7 except mile 2 which was 7:03 when I grabbed a water and took a gel. Pushed as hard as I could over the last mile or so and passed 2-3 people in my AG. Good solid effort
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really. Executed my race plan and left everything out there. Olympic run PR so I'm pleased
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and visited with other racers. Watched some of the younger AGs come into the finish. Once they finally opened transition I packed up and headed to the car......time to rest for the Sunday race

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Need to work on my sighting in the water. Can't compete with the top guys in the AG if I'm giving up several minutes on the swim. I'm not a bad swimmer and usually finish fairly high on the swim in local races but its a different world at AG Nationals where the top guys are exceptional in S/B and Run...no weaknesses. Need to be willing to push a little harder on the bike to see if I can still hold the same pace on the run. Have to take some risks in short course racing

Event comments:

USAT put on a great event. There were a few issues with the swim waves but couldn't be helped. Everything was first class and the race certainly makes you feel like a rock star. Great venue...plan on returning next year.




Last updated: 2013-07-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:26:18 | 1500 meters | 01m 45s / 100meters
Age Group: 67/160
Overall: 1145/2677
Performance: Below average
Suit: Roka sleeveless
Course: Out under the bridge keeping buoys on your right. Longish stretch to yellow buoys for 2 right turns and then back under the bridge. Kept last buoy on the left then turn to the exit
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 69F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:21
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:02:45 | 24.85 miles | 24.04 mile/hr
Age Group: 22/160
Overall: 440/2677
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Out of transition to the right. 3.5 miles to the turnaround with a hill over the last half mile or so before turnaround. Back past transition. Over the bridge and then along the Lake before turning around and coming back over the bridge and into transition. Essentially 3 climbs. Roads were rough in spots...especially near transition but not too bad.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 91
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:15
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:42:58 | 06.2 miles | 06m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 37/160
Overall: 657/2677
Performance: Good
Course: Flat along the Lake with an out and back early in the run. Continued along the Lake with return leg along the road where the bike course was taking place. Flat!
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? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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Great job!! You picked the perfect time to PR the bike and run.

2013-08-15 9:39 AM
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Your bike and run went according to plan - great execution! I guess that's what great training does for you. Congrats on the good race. You and I can work on perfecting our swim together this winter
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Great job! Super bike and run times!
2013-08-16 12:37 PM
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Wow - you put together a GREAT race.  And at AGNs, no less - congrats!
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