Topeka Tinman Triathlon - Long Course

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Topeka, Kansas
United States
Topeka Tinman
77F / 25C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 05m 8s
Overall Rank = 18/171
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 6/32
Pre-race routine:

4:30 AM - Two Servings of Organic Oatmeal & Yogurt, Multi-Vitamins & Monster Drink
6:30 AM - 1 Bottle Tri-Cocktail & Endurox
7:15 AM - PowerGel & Water

Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 12m 52s
  • 1006 meters
  • 01m 17s / 100 meters
Comments:

Got beat up really bad in the first 200m, but was then able to get alone behind.
Transition 1
  • 01m 21s
Comments:

Need to get faster in T1.
Bike
  • 51m 40s
  • 19.71 miles
  • 22.89 mile/hr
Comments:

Drank 1 bottle of Tri-Cocktail and 1 bottle of water.
Transition 2
  • 00m 46s
Run
  • 58m 29s
  • 7 miles
  • 08m 21s  min/mile
Comments:

The run course was actually like 7.5 miles, so split times are not accurate.
What would you do differently?:

Only drank water on the run. I think I need better nutrition for the run.

Need to run faster off the bike! Got pasted by 2 guys in my age group in the last mile - VERY FRUSTRATING!
Post race



Last updated: 2007-05-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:52 | 1006 meters | 01m 17s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/32
Overall: 15/171
Performance: Average
Suit: Full
Course: Triangle
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:21
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:51:40 | 19.71 miles | 22.89 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/32
Overall: 5/171
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Rolling hills, good course.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:46
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:58:29 | 07 miles | 08m 21s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/32
Overall: 31/171
Performance: Average
Course: Mostly concrete trail around park. Not very much shade. The run was hot.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2007-06-18 2:12 PM
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Subject: RE: Topeka Tinman Triathlon - Long Course
Nice job - you are one fast dude! I saw your wife and kids before the race, but didn't see you at all. Congrats on doing so well!
2007-06-19 2:02 PM
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Subject: RE: Topeka Tinman Triathlon - Long Course
Great job!!!
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