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FIRMMAN - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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narragansett, Rhode Island
United States
FIRM
68F / 20C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 28m 6s
Overall Rank = 234/491
Age Group = M 40-44
Age Group Rank = 41/73
Pre-race routine:

Wake up @ 4am, eat hearty breakfast of eggs, toast, milk, 2 cups coffee. Drive to venue.
Event warmup:

Nothing except for transition set-up.
Swim
  • 30m 26s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

Goggles were kicked off my face in the first 4oo yards. I seemed to be unable to get away from the group for a long time.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

No transition times recorded by race officials.
Bike
  • 3h 03m 18s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.33 mile/hr
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 1h 54m 21s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

My besrt run by far. I felt strong (stronger than usual!) throughout. Overall, a very good run for me.
Post race



Last updated: 2005-09-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:26 | 2112 yards | 01m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 25/73
Overall: 140/491
Performance: Average
Suit: Sleeveless
Course: Wade start, out 150 yards turn, 1 mile, turn into beach.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 69F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Average Navigation:
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:03:18 | 56 miles | 18.33 mile/hr
Age Group: 50/73
Overall: 313/491
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course:
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
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:54:21 | 13.1 miles | 08m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 36/73
Overall: 212/491
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
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? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2005-09-14 2:02 PM

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2005-09-14 7:19 PM
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Good race Mike...looks like you had nice splits all around. I don't see any weak points there!

2005-09-15 8:12 AM
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Hey good race! Good job at the run... did you like the race overall?
2005-09-15 12:23 PM
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WOW, man great race!!!! sub 8:30 m/m run!! super.

too bad we didnt get ya on the BT gang mini-get-together. next year!!


2005-09-19 1:37 PM
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Thank you for the accolades! I definately enjoyed the course. It starts and finishes on a beautiful beach. I would reccomend this venue to anyone. The only flaw with race management is that they do not record transition times. Beyond that. great event!
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