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Lifetime Fitness Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Minneapolis, Minnesota
United States
Lifetime
98F / 37C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 37m 21s
Overall Rank = 151/
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 10/55
Pre-race routine:

Date: 7-13-05:
Pre-Race Goals: Mini-Taper. I am hoping to be top 10 in my AG. I want to swim smoothly, bike strongly, and run swiftly.

My goals going in for this race from a speed perspective:

Swim 30'
T1 2'
Bike 69'
T2 2'
Run 43'
Total 146'
Time Goal 2:26
We'll see, this is agressive

Event warmup:

I did a little swimmy in the lake and light stretching.
Swim
  • 32m 39s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 59s / 100 yards
Comments:

Longest open water swim for me w/o a wetsuit. I took it slow and I swam slow.
What would you do differently?:

I struggled to swim smoothly or fast without a wetsuit. I still have a long way to go to become a good swimmer.
Transition 1
  • 01m 56s
Comments:

I think I was great in transition and was one of the faster ones in my
AG
What would you do differently?:

Not a dang thing
Bike
  • 1h 10m 11s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 21.24 mile/hr
Comments:

Great course, with nice rollers, and plenty of trees and shade throughout. Some fun turns that made it a challenge. I almost "bit it" on one of the turns that I took too fast, but somehow righted the bike and avoided disaster.
What would you do differently?:

I probably pushed too heavy a gear early on the bike. It may have given me a better bike split, but, combined with the heat, may have cost me on the run.
Transition 2
  • 01m 20s
Comments:

I flew through transition
What would you do differently?:

Just need a little more work slipping my dainty little feet comfortably into my bike shoes.
Run
  • 51m 12s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 16s  min/mile
Comments:

It was mid day and the heat on the asphalt was probably 120 degrees. The fact that I pushed hard on the bike, and the heat slowed me considerably. I was one of the late waves, so the heat really nailed me.
What would you do differently?:

Go easier on the bike section.
If I am going to compete in EXTREME HEAT, then I would need to dedicate some training to mimic those conditions.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

The Heat

Event comments:

This was my first Olympic Triathlon, and in my hometown of Minneapolis. I enjoyed being there very much, and am grateful I finished in the top 10 in my Age Grouping.


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Last updated: 2005-04-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:32:39 | 1640 yards | 01m 59s / 100yards
Age Group: 28/55
Overall: 488/
Performance: Below average
Suit: None
Course: The H20 was warm as it was at least 80 degrees. I was blown away that my heart rate averaged 168 and that I maxed at 173. Navigation was not great, I passed some people, and I got passed. No luck drafting at all.
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:56
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
01:10:11 | 24.85 miles | 21.24 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/55
Overall: 128/
Performance: Good
I did the bike at my Lactate Threshold and averaged 166, maxing at 173 heart rate. Just about right
Wind: Little
Course: Wonderful
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 95
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:20
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
00:51:12 | 06.2 miles | 08m 16s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/55
Overall: 171/
Performance: Average
Average heart rate was 168 and I maxed at 179...Thats starting to "red line" for me. The heat was absolutly brutal.
Course: 2 loop flat
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
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] 4

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2005-07-17 11:18 AM
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way to go dude.   I died on the running ... 120 degree asphault indeed...  maybe by the time I am in your age group I can beat you!!  LOL...  I got you on the swimming .. but you kicked my ass on biking and running...    HEEHEEE  good job... man was it hot or what!
2005-07-18 9:36 AM
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It was real hot out there. Good job on the run, in that heat. I couldn't maintain that pace, my run was horrible.
2005-07-20 2:25 PM
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Good race in the heat!!  Wow, that was your shortest report   So what took you to the twin cities for a race?  Where you live must be driving distance to 10 tris every weekend! 
2005-07-28 9:54 AM
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Hey!  With pictures too!  Now that I've done an Oly too, I have a better appreciation for that time!  I was a lucky early wave starter - but I sure saw people suffering behind me in the heat!  Great job!

2005-07-28 12:01 PM
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Congratulations on a great race!

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