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Paso Robles, California
United States
Tri California
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 29m 59s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 16 and under
Age Group Rank = 2/2
Pre-race routine:

Did a quick jog then a little swim
Event warmup:

quick jog and swim
Swim
  • 30m 31s
  • 1800 yards
  • 01m 42s / 100 yards
Comments:

had a good swim came out 11 in the blue caps, but off 2 es from last years time
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 1
  • 01m 27s
Comments:

fast transition
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 3h 06m 34s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.01 mile/hr
Comments:

this is where things went bad, my legs started cramping at mile 34 and I couldnt do anything. took in too many electrolytes and any water i drank didnt go to my muscles.
What would you do differently?:

drnk less electrolytes, train on the bike more
Transition 2
  • 01m 10s
Comments:

jumped off the bike and legs immediately cramped and almost fell down
What would you do differently?:

same as above
Run
  • 1h 50m 17s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

legs hurt exteemely bad for the firtst 2 miles then i set into a good pace
What would you do differently?:

train more
Post race
Warm down:

laid down

What limited your ability to perform faster:

leg cramps, my shin splints i had a while ago, not training enough

Event comments:

good race, knocked over 50 minutes off my off my overall time from last year (6:21:41) . I was the youngest competetor at this race, and last year I was the youngest person the finish the race.




Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:31 | 1800 yards | 01m 42s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 178/
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra sleevless
Course: a big rectangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 66F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:27
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
03:06:34 | 56 miles | 18.01 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/2
Overall: 500/
Performance: Below average
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: very hilly course
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:10
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Bad
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:50:17 | 13.1 miles | 08m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 283/
Performance: Good
Course: hilly course 60% trail 40% road
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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] 5

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2005-05-03 10:41 PM

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2005-05-04 1:17 AM
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Subject: RE: Wildflower 1/2 Ironman
Great job, way to push through the problems!!! None of that course is easy!!

Edited by LynnieB 2005-05-04 1:17 AM
2005-05-04 11:01 AM
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Awesome job!! Sorry to hear about the leg cramping.
2005-05-04 12:04 PM
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Subject: RE: Wildflower 1/2 Ironman
Great race despite the cramping. And congratulations on taking almost an HOUR off of your time from last year. That's incredible! God, I wish I would have gotten into this sport when I was your age!
2005-05-04 1:40 PM
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