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Winneconne, Wisconsin
United States
Midwest Sports Events
85F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 3h 09m 7s
Overall Rank = 126/236
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 5/7
Pre-race routine:

Slept well, up at 3:30am, coffee and 1/2 bagel before leaving the hotel
Event warmup:

2 laps of the Sprint course
Swim
  • 29m 3s
  • 1338 yards
  • 02m 10s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was the most physical swim I had to do so far--got kidney punched and kicked which knocked the wind out of me, but I am learning to deal with it better.Got stuck behind a few slow polks and I wasn't sure exactly what to do about it, go around them on the outside or inside? Siting was reasonable.
What would you do differently?:

Don't let slow pokes get in my way.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

The race lost my transitions and bike splits. How does that happen when I get a run time and final time?

This is the worst T1 ever. My suit was stuck on both feet. I mean like really stuck. Awful.
What would you do differently?:

Cut my suit shorter. This is the third race where my suit wouldn't budge.
Bike
  • 1h 41m 3s
  • 32.5 miles
  • 19.30 mile/hr
Comments:

This race was to test out my strategy for the September HIM so goal was to moderate the bike to have strength for the run and get my fueling right.

Did the majority of riding in high Z3/low z4. I took one swig of Perpeteum every 10 minutes (this was more of a syrup consistency since I only mixed 270 calories for the shortness of the ride). I had stomach issues coming out of the swim which I chalk up to swallowing air. Was able to still take in calories while dealing with the stomach issues. I started chatting it up with a guy for quite a while, realized I was blowing my HR caps and sent him on his way (but I would see him again). I got passed by quite a few people and it bugged me, but I stuck to the plan and felt good on the bike. Stopped once to refill my front mount with H20. The bike is quickly becoming my favorite part of a triathlon. I was in the aerobars at least 90% of the time

Ingested 250 calories and 36 oz H20.

What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

T2 went fine.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, except maybe know my splits!
Run
  • 53m 9s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

Per my new protocol, I turned on the GPS and never looked at it again. I realized how hot it was as I headed to the first mile marker. I thought I was creeping, but told myself to keep running at this pace for the first 2m to get “warmed-up”. I made the decision to walk through the water stops, took 2 cups, drank a couple of sips and the rest went down my head. I gave myself no out to keep walking even on the hills. I honestly think that getting rid of the music and getting used to hearing labored breathing on my normal runs was a key factor for today. After those first two miles, I felt a little better, and told myself the bike strategy paid off. That helped me. I passed a couple more people, then a few more and a few more….I didn’t pick up the pace much, but I still felt strong. Eventually met up and passed my bike chatting partner. They ran out of water towards the end so the last 2m were a major Sufferfest for everyone. I felt like I nailed the nutrition—took in no calories on the run even though I had a gel in my pocket. I did have some stomach sloshing.I still had the same GI distress I have been fighting all week and with no bathrooms on the bike or run course, I wasn’t taking any chances. “Sprinted” that last .2m to the finish line.

After looking at my GPS, I realized even though the pace was slow, I was once again running at or slightly above LT.

What would you do differently?:

Maybe try to goose it up the last mile. It was hot so not sure that would have worked.
Post race
Warm down:

Collapse? No not really. :) Walked around, got my time which was wrong! Drank 8 oz of Chocolate Milk and slammed an Amino Vital with H20.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Swimming. It is a major limiter.

Event comments:

I like Midwestern Sports puts on a good event. They could have used more water on the course with heat indeces nearing 100F, and maybe more kayaks on the course. Also think there are zebra muscles in this lake. My feet got sliced in a few places.




Last updated: 2009-06-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:29:03 | 1338 yards | 02m 10s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/7
Overall: 0/236
Performance: Average
Suit: Blue Seventy Helix
Course: Out and Back
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Bad Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:41:03 | 32.5 miles | 19.30 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/7
Overall: 0/236
Performance: Good
HR 150/165
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Pretty easy course, few rollers
Road: Smooth  Cadence: 94
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:53:09 | 06.21 miles | 08m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/7
Overall: 0/236
Performance: Good
Hr 165/171
Course: Out and back, few small hills, direct sun
Keeping cool Bad 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? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2009-08-09 7:06 PM

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2009-08-09 8:15 PM
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Good Job.  I think your strategy worked well and is the right one to adopt for the HIM.  There will be many folks blowing it out on the bike and struggling on the run.  It will be hard to do, but riding for the run will be my strategy also.

2009-08-09 8:23 PM
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AWESOME JOB SUZY!!!   Really setting yourself up for the HIM.  Good work on the nutrition. 
2009-08-09 8:58 PM
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Nice race Suzy, sounds like you are getting dialed in for the HIM next month.  Way to plan and way to work the plan!

2009-08-09 11:37 PM
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Great job, Suzy!  You followed the "plan" to a T this week and had great results! Super proud of you and cannot wait for your HIM!  I need to adopt that "no out for walking" mentality for my next tri...heat or no heat! Way to stay tough!
2009-08-10 7:02 AM
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Awesome job!! Way to rock it! Good luck with the HIM, sounds like the plan should work to perfection!


2009-08-10 7:50 AM
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What can I say...you are a ROCK STAR. 

GREAT job my friend.


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2009-08-10 8:05 AM
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Looks like a well executed plan as usual.  Great job Suzy. 
2009-08-10 8:24 AM
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Did you miss the timing mat or sumptin'?

Zebra mussels are nasty little invaders.  KILL 'EM ALL!!

Nice job, little minnow.

2009-08-10 8:32 AM
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Great job Suzy.  You really are doing amazing with all legs of the tri and wow nice speed on the bike.
2009-08-10 8:34 AM
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Great Job! Yeah it WAS hot out there and even on the sprint, h2o was at a premium. Nice work on the run --- I totally can relate to not letting myself find an out to walk
Zebra mussels are nasty - my feet are a mess today with infections. Hope yours are fairing better.
Shame I didn't meet you, next time.


2009-08-10 9:08 AM
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Great race Suzy!  I think the slow pokes you speak of might be swimmers like me.......!!  Oh well - I, too, am going to try to use the "no out to walk" line - I need the mental toughness you have.  Congrats!!  Now take care of those feet!

2009-08-10 9:11 AM
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That sounds like a pretty hot day out there.  I have not been beaten up on the swim yet, that did not sound fun.  Great job!
2009-08-10 9:47 AM
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Great job out there Suzy!  That bike time is awesome!  Sounds like you are right where you need to be for you HIM.  When coming up on slower swimmers, I try to go around them.  It really jacks up my HR, but I'm sure it goes up just from getting frustrated so at least if I go around, I get something out of it!  Awesome race.
2009-08-10 11:18 AM
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Looks like you are getting the hang of this mulitsport thing!  Great job following your plan.  Brutal heat too.
2009-08-10 1:40 PM
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Another awesome race by the Shainster!!


2009-08-10 1:49 PM
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Great race Suzy!  You are right on plan to crush your HIM!
2009-08-10 1:55 PM
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Reads like you were in control the whole time. Great job!. Have you applied Body glide to your lower legs before putting your wetsuit on? It should make taking it off easier.

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2009-08-10 3:37 PM
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Awesome as usual, Suzy! Congrats on the perfectly executed plan!
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