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Hammonton, New Jersey
United States
Hammonton Recreational Department
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 07m 2s
Overall Rank = 37/219
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 7/30ish
Pre-race routine:

up early. oatmeal, protein shake. small cup coffee. 2 chocolate donuts, bottle f water on drive down to race. got there 1 1/2 hours before start.
Event warmup:

quick swim, thats it.
Swim
  • 10m 31s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 38s / 100 meters
Comments:

too many people in wave. 250 entrants and only 3 waves. start was chaotic and got swam over etc on mumnerous occasions.
What would you do differently?:

start off faster to try and find open water. need to get out f the middle of the pack.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

short distace to exit. timing system was strange. had to have a paddle wiped over number. not an ankle chip. delayed as i hd to stand in lne behind 2 others tobe swiped.
What would you do differently?:

nothing. good quick transition. no socks?
Bike
  • 37m 11s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.36 mile/hr
Comments:

still not strong enough on bike. need to stay in aero position longer. good pace though and felt ok getting off for the run.
What would you do differently?:

go a little harder in the 2nd half.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

close transition entrance came in behind someoe and left in front of them.
What would you do differently?:

nothing. quick transition
Run
  • 19m 20s
  • 3 miles
  • 06m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

best run in a tri by far. 12 th place was great. take away T2 tme and I had a 18:28 run = 6:13/mile. felt comfortable all the way. very happy
What would you do differently?:

not a thing
Post race
Warm down:

watched others finish. ate and drank.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

crap swim.




Last updated: 2006-05-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:31 | 400 meters | 02m 38s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/30ish
Overall: 71/219
Performance: Below average
Suit: qr shorti
Course: out and back arrow shape. shallow in places enough to stand up and lots of weeds. drection not really a problem
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 65F / 18C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:37:11 | 12 miles | 19.36 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/30ish
Overall: 65/219
Performance:
Wind: Headwind
Course: out and back. wind behind on way out, inface on way home. rolling hills, little traffic. seemed fast. confusing turnaound as no ome was saying which side of cones to go.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:19:20 | 03 miles | 06m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/30ish
Overall: 12/219
Performance: Good
my gps had mile 1 @ 6:37 mile 2 @5:39 mile 3 @ 6:11
Course: out and back over wooded path. nice and shaded. only one water stop manned by two girls (who did a greeat job).
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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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2006-05-29 1:55 PM

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2006-05-29 3:22 PM
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Subject: RE: HAMMONTON SPRINT TRIATHLON

Nice run, and don't beat yourself up on the swim time!  DQ events runs another race next weekend, Belleplain, and I would recommend it!  I have done it twice, and love it.

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2006-05-29 9:46 PM
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You rock!
2006-05-30 3:34 PM
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Subject: RE: HAMMONTON SPRINT TRIATHLON

your run matt was awesome...you get better and better every race you do, and thats including the 5k and 10k races also...great job on your overall placing!!

 

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