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Sioux Center, Iowa
United States
Allsport Central
47F / 8C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 07m 34s
Overall Rank = 210/236
Age Group = 40-49
Age Group Rank = 29/31
Pre-race routine:

I didn't really know how to handle the nutrition issue as it turned out I wouldn't start until 11:30. I ate a toasted bagel w/ PB and a banana in the morning, loaded the car and headed over to the start area. Took some time to set up the transition and then went over to meet Theresa (ctnord), then I talked to some Des Moines friends of mine. Talked to a guy that forgot his water bottles, so I loaned him a couple, and helped a mother/daughter team set up their transition, as it was their first time.
Event warmup:

The start was very strecthed out, so I watched some frinds do their swim and transition, then I went into the warm-up area and did some warm-up laps.
Swim
  • 08m 35s
  • 328 yards
  • 02m 37s / 100 yards
Comments:

I didn't like the swim set-up at all. I don't know that I will ever do a pool swim again. I swam a little slower than I predicted, but that was probably because I had to slow down in almost every lap to get around someone. Swimming is all about momentum for me and it was impossible to get any when you have to pass people all of the time. There were 30 second breaks in the starts, so there was no reason for that much traffic if people had been honest about their swimming ability.
What would you do differently?:

I guess I should state that I swim faster than i do, so I will actually be placed with people of my level, but I don't feel right about doing that. Kind of how I was 6'4" when I was a senior in basketball in the program (I'm 6'2").
Transition 1
  • 03m 43s
Comments:

The transition was weird. You got out of the pool and ran out of the building to the other side of the buildinh (it was cold) then back in and through the doors (which signalled the end of your swim according to timing) then into the bike area. It took me longer than it should have because I put on tights and a second jersey due to the low temperature and wind. I also put on gloves. It was hard to run in the transition area (cement floor where a hockey rink normally is), so I took it easy on the running.
What would you do differently?:

I would have HTFU and not worn the tights.
Bike
  • 1h 05m 43s
  • 15 miles
  • 13.70 mile/hr
Comments:

I had a great bike given the conditions. The wind was horrid, even making folks stand up to get up hills. I passed several people that had to walk up the bigger hills. There were times when it was all I could do to go 7 MPH up a hill and 11 mph on flats. It was brutal. After the turnaround, I was flying. With the wind at my back, I was cruising 24 mph with no problem and got up to 28 or so a couple of times. My time would have been better had I not gotten a flat at around mile 4. I changed it pretty fast (just over 5 minutes) and went right back at it. I was glad that it was at the top of a hill so I could start out with some momentum against the wind.
What would you do differently?:

Not get a flat? I rode it pretty well given the conditions.
Transition 2
  • 02m 33s
Comments:

Yeah - has some issues. right foot out of shoe easy enough, left foot I couldn't m anage to get on top of shoe - almost crashed. Stood up on pedal and swung my right leg over, and my tight got caught on the saddle front. Almost crashed again. Finally got off. Everything else went fine.
What would you do differently?:

I guess I should practice getting off of the bike with tights on? Since they are not a tight as the tri shorts, they hang down a touch, which is what got caught.
Run
  • 45m 22s
  • 3.2 miles
  • 14m 11s  min/mile
Comments:

Flat, nice run. I improved more than 2 minutes per mile over my last race. I was pretty happy with that.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster? I just have to keep running and get better.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and had some water/gatorade.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Overall fitness. I have to get a swim coach and keep improving on the run.

Event comments:

This is a small race in it's second year, but they do a fantastic job. The volunteers were awesom!!! There were to ladies standing around mile 7 controlling traffic. It was windy and fairly cold. When I went by on the way out they were cheering everyone on and when I came back they were still yelling. If I could have found them at the end, I would have bought them a beer.




Last updated: 2008-01-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:35 | 328 yards | 02m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/31
Overall: 0/236
Performance: Average
Suit: Tri Bottoms
Course: 6 lane serpantine to equal 300 Meters.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:43
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:05:43 | 15 miles | 13.70 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/31
Overall: 91/236
Performance: Good
Out was 43:38, in was 22:05
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Out 7.5 into the wind and back with it. Some of the turn points were crosswinds.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 72
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:33
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:45:22 | 03.2 miles | 14m 11s  min/mile
Age Group: 31/31
Overall: 234/236
Performance: Average
Course: Winding through the college campus and downtown.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
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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2008-05-04 5:23 PM

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2008-05-04 9:02 PM
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Another one?! Wow, you are just a tri hoe ...

Great job, especially with the nasty weather and flat on the bike. You are AWESOME and I am impressed by another stellar performance so soon.

GO JOHN GO! 

2008-05-04 9:25 PM
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John,

Great job. You are really getting tested with conditions. The Mullet Swim, The Sioux Wind, whats next. Its great to see you doing so well and I am anxious to see what the next one brings. Keep it up!

I really like the name of the race, did they have a cool t shirt?

Edited by Manatee Express 2008-05-04 9:26 PM
2008-05-05 9:23 AM
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Great race John.  You continue to face adverse conditions and you are working through them.  I sometimes think racing is 50% mental.  You are conquering that side of it!
2008-05-05 9:33 AM
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Manatee Express - 2008-05-04 9:25 PM John, Great job. You are really getting tested with conditions. The Mullet Swim, The Sioux Wind, whats next. Its great to see you doing so well and I am anxious to see what the next one brings. Keep it up! I really like the name of the race, did they have a cool t shirt?

Yeah, it is an awesome twist on the City name.  In that area they have Sioux City, Siouc Center and Sioux Falls. 

The T-shirts were pretty cool, though the color of blue did not match Superman's colors exactly (not sure if that was a copywrite issue or not).  I felt sorry for the volunteers.  When I showed up Friday night to pick up my packet, they had transition open and you could set up then (I didn't).  I was in there for 30 minutes or so and checked the place out.  In that 30 minutes they played the Superman theme (from the show and movie) about 10 times.  It was the same on race day.  I bet the volunteers in there were about to pull their hair out with that song. 

2008-05-05 10:18 AM
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nice race my friend.  When the weather around here actually gets nice you should have no problem at all. 


2008-05-05 11:45 AM
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awesome man!  Two tris down with difficult conditions in a short amount of time. 

Congrats!

-Brian 

2008-05-06 7:57 AM
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John - great race man!!  Sounds like the bike section was really hard.  Way to hang in there. You are definitely building up some mental toughness.  Congrats on a great race. 
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