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Youngstown, Ohio
United States
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 18m 35s
Overall Rank = 22/100
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 2/4
Pre-race routine:

Arrived early, set up transition, body marking, and chatted with fellow triathletes.
Event warmup:

10 minute run and 200 meter swim
Swim
  • 07m 51s
  • 400 meters
  • 01m 58s / 100 meters
Comments:

The swim time included exiting the pool plus a short run to the transition area. First time swimming with tri top, felt a little odd but okay. Kept a steady consistant pace, I didn't want to go out too fast and end up slowing the pace at towards the end. Pool water felt great! The swim felt like it was over in a matter of moments.
What would you do differently?:

Tighten chip timing strap. The water caused the strap to loosen and was distracting.
Transition 1
  • 01m 5s
Comments:

Felt it was a good performance for my first attempt at transition.
What would you do differently?:

Will try practicing with shoes clipped to the bike
Bike
  • 44m 11s
  • 14 miles
  • 19.01 mile/hr
Comments:

Posted overall PR for the course. Probably my favorite part of the race. Cool temps, sunshine, hilly/twisty roads....good stuff!
What would you do differently?:

Maybe drink a little more on the bike. Remember to stretch on the bike while heading near T2....cramps to follow after T2.
Transition 2
  • 01m 1s
Comments:

Again, need to practice removing shoes while still clipped on.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster!!
Run
  • 24m 27s
  • 5 kms
  • 04m 53s  min/km
Comments:

Legs started to cramp upon exiting T2 so I had to slow the pace a little. After about a mile I was able to increase to my normal pace. Felt strong at the finish as I increase the pace with 1/2 mile to go. 40 seconds off my PR 5K time.
What would you do differently?:

Stretch on the bike before T2. Practice running without socks to increase T2 time.
Post race
Warm down:

Jogged around for about 5 mintues to settle heart rate.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Experince, 1st attempt at triathlon.

Event comments:

Overall very good race, for myself and for others that I talked to. Very well organized and the volunteers were great!!




Last updated: 2005-06-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:51 | 400 meters | 01m 58s / 100meters
Age Group: 2/4
Overall: 37/100
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri shorts with PI tri top
Course: 8 lap indoor pool swim, same lane.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:05
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:
Biking
00:44:11 | 14 miles | 19.01 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/4
Overall: 14/100
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Hilly, bumpy, twisty course through local park.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:01
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:24:27 | 05 kms | 04m 53s  min/km
Age Group: 3/4
Overall: 0/100
Performance: Good
Course: Gradual uphill then mostly downhill to flat to the finish.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2005-06-02 10:47 AM

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Subject: Youngstown YMCA Triathlon

2005-06-02 10:59 AM
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Subject: RE: Youngstown YMCA Triathlon

Congrats on your first race!  I competed in this race too- ok, competed is probably the wrong word...maybe completed is better.  Way to go on the bike segment- when I went to the pre-race meeting and saw what the bike course looked like I nearly talked myself out of showing up for the race!

Debi

2005-06-02 1:05 PM
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Subject: RE: Youngstown YMCA Triathlon
Debi,
Thanks and congrats to yourself! The bike wasn't an typical tri bike course, but it was my first so I didn't know any better. I also trained on the course so I felt that was a big help. Looking forward to next year!
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