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Irving, Texas
United States
Sunny
Total Time = 3h 09m 44s
Overall Rank = 141/242
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 18/33
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 5:00am, ate oatmeal and finished backing for the race, had to bring more stuff than usual this time because of the possible need for warm clothing for the bike. Drove to race site.
Swim
  • 34m 51s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 07s / 100 yards
Comments:

Expected to do better in the swim, was hoping for something closer to 30 minutes. Need more open water practice, having to raise my head to site, screws up what little swim form I have.

Garmin has the course a little long at 1790 yards instead of the 1640 yards that it should have been.
Transition 1
  • 06m 11s
Comments:

Man looks like a pitched a tent and camped out in T1.

The run from the water to the bike racks was kind of long, plus the issue of deciding on what to wear and what not to wear on the bike, had to put on gloves, long sleeve shirt, Garmin, socks, etc.
Bike
  • 1h 36m 4s
  • 27 miles
  • 16.86 mile/hr
Comments:

The wind was a big factor for me, the first 10 miles was into the wind, and I suck riding in the wind, need alot more time in the saddle. Miles 11 thru 20 was much nicer, with the wind some of the way and more of a cross wind at other times, the last 7 miles was a bit hilly. Did a good job of keeping HR down 153 avg with a max of 167.
Transition 2
  • 02m 56s
Comments:

Had to use the restroom during T2 otherwise the time would have been under 2 minutes.
Run
  • 49m 38s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 01s  min/mile
Comments:

Started out strong, first mile felt good at 7:20 pace, then made left turn in to the wind, my back tightened up on me running into the wind and took a while loosen up. Ended up with 8 minute pace for the run, which is decent since I have had limited run training the past month with a foot issue.
Post race



Last updated: 2007-12-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:34:51 | 1640 yards | 02m 07s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/33
Overall: 146/242
Performance: Below average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 06:11
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:36:04 | 27 miles | 16.86 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/33
Overall: 172/242
Performance:
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:56
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:49:38 | 06.2 miles | 08m 01s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/33
Overall: 82/242
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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2008-04-14 10:30 AM

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Subject: PlayTri - RBM International Distance


2008-04-14 10:36 AM
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Subject: RE: PlayTri - RBM International Distance

Although you weren't thrilled with your swim, the rest of the race looked good for you.  The wind was a huge factor, indeed.  I haven't seen the mph yet, but I can tell you it was nearly demoralizing for those of us on the 2nd loop running the HIM.

Nice race and good RR!

Chris

2008-04-14 11:19 AM
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Great race.  We will definately have to get out to Grapevine somethis summer to swim after work.
2008-04-14 12:20 PM
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good job out there,, it was windy and cold,   and the swim was long,, really good effort
2008-04-14 12:35 PM
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Subject: RE: PlayTri - RBM International Distance
Good race, sorry to hear about the back problems on the run. We must have been somewhat close towards the end (i.e. you blew past me) because you finished 1-min in front of me and bumped me back a spot in our age group!
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