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Diamondman Triathalon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Bear, DE
United States
Pirahna sports
Sunny
Total Time = 6h 03m
Overall Rank = 301/438
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 16/29
Pre-race routine:

Got to the race with plenty of time to sprare. Set up my transistion area and chatted with fellow participants to keep my mind off the race.
Event warmup:

none
Swim
  • 49m 51s
  • 1920 meters
  • 02m 36s / 100 meters
Comments:

Much better off the gun this time. Stayed to the back, and just got into my stroke. I still need a lot of work on my form, but i navigated much better this time.
What would you do differently?:

more open water practice, and more long swims
Transition 1
  • 05m 25s
Comments:

still pretty slow in T1. i'm just so tired from the swim it is hard for me to get going again
What would you do differently?:

more practice putting on my race shirt. it has gotten caught up on my in both of the last two races
Bike
  • 2h 48m 15s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.97 mile/hr
Comments:

felt great on the bike...best segment of the race for me.
What would you do differently?:

more long rides, more bricks, drink more
Transition 2
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

could have been quicker, but i'll take it
What would you do differently?:

think more about my t2 going in
Run
  • 2h 18m 27s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

too tired by the run...legs were very tight first 4 miles. stiffened again last 4
What would you do differently?:

more long runs after biking
Post race
Warm down:

none

What limited your ability to perform faster:

slow run, poor swim form, not a good enough bike

Event comments:

i like this race and recommend it to all




Last updated: 2005-05-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:49:51 | 1920 meters | 02m 36s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/29
Overall: 0/438
Performance: Average
Suit: none
Course: out and back
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:25
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:48:15 | 56 miles | 19.97 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/29
Overall: 0/438
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: barbell out and back
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:37
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:18:27 | 13.1 miles | 10m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/29
Overall: 0/438
Performance: Below average
Course: out and back
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2005-09-14 10:32 AM

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2005-09-14 6:06 PM
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Good job Scott!  Nice race.
2005-09-14 6:15 PM
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Subject: RE: Diamondman Triathalon
Nice job. Awesome bike pace.
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