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Ellicott City, Maryland
United States
The Columbia Triathlon Association Inc.
Total Time = 2h 35m 30s
Overall Rank = 326/1722
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 44/142
Pre-race routine:

Breakfast: Coffee, Oatmeal, Half of a whole wheat bagel with peanut butter. Sipped on Gatorade while I set everything up in transition.
Swim
  • 22m 44s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 23s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was my personal best swim by far! I felt really strong in the water and everything went right. Sighting, drafting, and pulling through the water all went well! I started out in the front pack and was caught early on, however, I found my rhythm and was able to stay in the front pack for the most of the swim.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 02m 8s
Comments:

No issues, but I had to sit down to get my shoes on so that added a few extra seconds.
What would you do differently?:

I think with a new pair of Triathlon specific shoes I could get in and out of there quicker. Three straps does take a few extra seconds to make sure all straps are tight, but with one strap it's tighten and go! So this may be an investment soon!
Bike
  • 1h 18m 23s
  • 25.48 miles
  • 19.50 mile/hr
Comments:

There are definitely times when you could really ramp up the MPH on the flats but then the hills would take a toll on me a bit because of my larger build compared to most triathletes. My 6'8" build makes it difficult to get up the hills but then I fly down them. So I can't be too bummed.
What would you do differently?:

I did a poor job of nutrition, something I really excel at doing. I think I was so concentrated on the course that I forgot to take a much needed gel halfway through. I'll remember next time!
Transition 2
  • 01m 28s
Comments:

T2 was fine. Quick transition into the run. It was muddy and slippery running out of transition at the start of the run because that's where everyone entered from the swim exit. But overall not bad at all.
Run
  • 50m 47s
  • 6.26 miles
  • 08m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

The first couple hundred yards were flat but then came an immediate hill. However, I looked at my watch at first mile marker which was after the hill and it was under 8:00, so I was feeling good. However, once the hills became more consistent it took a toll on me. My legs were really feeling it. I tried to push through the last few miles but didn't have much left. I ended with a dissappointing pace, but then again this is one of the more difficult Olympic 10K's in Triathlon, so I was fine.
What would you do differently?:

Train and prepare by running more hills!
Post race



Last updated: 2007-11-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:22:44 | 1640 yards | 01m 23s / 100yards
Age Group: 24/142
Overall: 209/1722
Performance: Good
Suit: 2XU Elite Wetsuit
Course: Course was a counter clockwise rectangle. The water was fairly cold but nothing too unbearable. Not choppy at all.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:08
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:18:23 | 25.48 miles | 19.50 mile/hr
Age Group: 55/142
Overall: 432/1722
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Bike course was awesome! I really enjoyed it. Nice layout, the hills weren't too bad. The S curves were fun and for the most part I felt good.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:28
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:50:47 | 06.26 miles | 08m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 67/142
Overall: 537/1722
Performance: Below average
Course: Hilly, hilly, hilly. The run course lived up to all expectations!
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
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