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Newcastle, NSW
Australia
sparkenbntrathlon
22C / 72F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 02m 51s
Overall Rank = 18/194
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 2/31
Pre-race routine:

Up at 5.25am
Banana and energy bar
Registered at 6.15am, numbered and walked around.
Orientated swim course to transition and bike course

Event warmup:

Easy spin on the bike prior to racking it in transition, went for a 10 min jog down the run course. Few stretches and kept warm with jumper and beanie.
Swim
  • 08m 38s
  • 500 meters
  • 01m 44s / 100 meters
Comments:

Had bad start, couldn't get clean water so breathing and stroke suffered. 2nd half of swim I go some clean water and made up a few positions.
What would you do differently?:

Not much you could do, I thought I positioned well on the outside but the current in the river bunched everyone together.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Good transition. No suit so good fast transition - picked out around 8 positions
What would you do differently?:

Best T1 I've ever had.
Bike
  • 34m 27s
  • 20 kms
  • 34.83 km/hr
Comments:

Felt good, made up a few positions. Tough headwind along the front of the course but on the turn around it gave you a great tailwind. Clocked 54km/hr+ on one stretch every lap and maintained a 42-44km/hr pace along the flat.
What would you do differently?:

did well, happy with the ride. Hard to judge effort with the headwind / tailwimd swirls.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Had a good T2, lost a shoe out of the cleat while running and thought I'd loose time picking it up but a marshall kindly yelled that they'd pick it up for me. (saved me probably 30sec).Running shoes went on better this time as I was better prepared (tounge pulled right out so I could grab it)
What would you do differently?:

Very happy. Fast transition, picked up 2 spots.
Run
  • 19m 45s
  • 5 kms
  • 03m 57s  min/km
Comments:

Didn't drink at all on the run after last race ( bad stitch)
felt OK, thought I had used too much effort on the bike but settled into a good pace. Got passed by 2 people early in the run but eventually passed 5 people all up over the course.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing...good run
Post race
Warm down:

Walk around, got some fruit and gatorade. Free massage. Found a few guys I knew for a quick chat.
Gave my wife a big hug for cheering me on.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

more training will produce more strenght and speed, however I felt I did well. Enviromental factors such as wind were probably the biggest limiting factor.

Event comments:

PODIUM FINISH -------2ND IN AGE GROUP
Good race despite a 15min delayed start. Good course. Swim was affected by an outgoing tide - fairly strong current. Ride was good with short hills and good straights. Flat run made for good times. All in all I had a top time.
Absolutely stoked with result


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Last updated: 2005-03-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:38 | 500 meters | 01m 44s / 100meters
Age Group: 13/31
Overall: 79/194
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: In the Hunter River, out round markers, back to beach and the back out round two other markers. 300m run to transition
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:34:27 | 20 kms | 34.83 km/hr
Age Group: 2/31
Overall: 20/194
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: 4 laps of ocean front course. Undulating, but also long flat straights. Some headwinds but good tailwinds also.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
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
00:19:45 | 05 kms | 03m 57s  min/km
Age Group: 4/31
Overall: 18/194
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back along a flat footpath beside the river. Headwind out - tailwind back
Keeping cool Good 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? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2005-03-21 7:21 PM

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2005-03-21 11:47 PM
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Great race and 2nd in your age group!   Great strong finish on the run.  Sub 20 minute 5K is Awesome at the end of a sprint!  Well done!
2005-03-22 1:30 AM
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That is some fantastic racing! A podium finish is something I dream about and will continue to strive for!!! Well done - I am very very impressed.
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2005-03-22 5:57 AM
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I read your times for each section of the race and drool...... oh to have your speed.

Your logs show you are dedicated to training and you certainly deserve all rewards you receive.

Very impressive.

Paul
2005-03-22 6:57 PM
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Subject: RE: NBN Triathlon
Thanks for the comments guys, It was a great race with a result I was absolutely stoked with but in no way though possible. Backing up for a longer sprint race this weekend (club race) so I'll see how much it has taken out of me .

P.S - I'm having the time of my life...this sport is so addictive
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