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Rolesville, North Carolina
United States
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50F / 10C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 14m 21s
Overall Rank = 62/120
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 4/8
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 5 am. Gathered gear, put bike on car rack and had a bagel and banana for breakfast.
Event warmup:

Just stretching.
Swim
  • 05m 33s
  • 300 yards
  • 01m 51s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim was good the first 200. Past a couple of people then it was slow the final 100.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

Coming out of the pool, had to climb several steps to grt to bike rack. A little trouble getting my socks on at first, then I was good. Bike mount was just outside of transition which helped make it quick.
What would you do differently?:

Eventually go to clipless with no socks.
Bike
  • 38m 14s
  • 10 miles
  • 15.69 mile/hr
Comments:

After riding the course before I knew what to expect. As I approached the hills I just pushed threw them and got into a good rhythm on the downhill and flat portions.
What would you do differently?:

Train more on the hills and improve my shifting.
Transition 2
  • 00m 33s
Comments:

I knew that T2 would be quick since I already had my running shores on. Racked the bike and grabbed my visor and race belt and I was off.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 28m 53s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 17s  min/mile
Comments:

This was a new PR for me in the 5K. The course had its share of hills going through a subdivison and on gravel.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Event comments:

Great event for a beginner. This was my first triathlon and a great experience.




Last updated: 2011-04-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:33 | 300 yards | 01m 51s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 19/120
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:11
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:38:14 | 10 miles | 15.69 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/8
Overall: 59/120
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Technical with some challenging hills.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:33
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:28:53 | 03.11 miles | 09m 17s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/8
Overall: 55/120
Performance: Good
Course: Challenging course with about 1 mile on gravel/packed dirt.
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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