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Terre Haute, Indiana
United States
Terre Haute Triathlon
70F / 21C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 19m 21s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 40-45
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

After a tough night of sleep (huge storms rolled through our area), woke up at 4:30 to meet buddy for ride over.
Ate traditional peanut butter and honey sandwich.
I had everything but my bike packed the night before so things went smooth.

Event warmup:

After hour and half ride to site, unpacked and did some light streching.
Swim
  • 12m 10s
  • 875 yards
  • 01m 23s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started at the back of the pack which turned out to be a problem. I was concerned my left shoulder would be a problem and the fact my last three weeks have not included a lot of swimming.
Well, the shoulder did limit me some, as I could only breathe on the right side. But I felt great and cruised along, having a little problem swimming into slower people.
What would you do differently?:

More training, figure out the shoulder pain and start a little closer to front.
Transition 1
  • 04m 24s
Comments:

There a long run from water to transition...everything went smooth except for the fact I missed my bike rack.
Wetsuit came off in a flash. Got right on the bike and got away.
What would you do differently?:

Get the right bike rack
Bike
  • 1h 17m 22s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.27 mile/hr
Comments:

Everything went well out to the country road, then the tailwind pushed me along. Then the turn around.....the speed fell quickly and those hills on the way out became a "character revealer". The new bike performed admirably and the new AERODRINK made hydration a breeze.
The headwind was tough but I stayed in aero position for over 90%.
What would you do differently?:

Need to work on the hill sets
Transition 2
  • 00m 55s
Comments:

By the time I returned all the people around me were out on the run.... so I had to invite a new place to rack the bike, but it did not slow me at all
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 44m 40s
  • 4.97 miles
  • 08m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

Because I kept a good cadence on the bike, transition into the run was better than I could ever expect. The first half mile of the run is through some park paths and I felt great. Then you move to a local greenway with little shade. Tried to keep turn over consistant and it lasted about two miles. Came in 15.59. Then began to slow. Mile four marker was 35 minutes. Then the last mile really slowed. Last half mile is back on paths with several small uphills, and did not finish as strong as I would have liked.
What would you do differently?:

Still need more running work but have dropped from over ten minute average to 9 minute average
Post race
Warm down:

Loaded up on natural sugars (apples and bananas) and drank some water. Then met with Circle City teammates for gropu photo and waited for Julie to finish

Event comments:

This is the first time at this race and everything from the swag through the post race eats was great. I definitely want to return




Last updated: 2007-11-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:10 | 875 yards | 01m 23s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit: Wetsuit
Course: Rectangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 04:24
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:17:22 | 24.85 miles | 19.27 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind
Course: Out of park, small ride down state highway then long out and back on country road. Several rolling hills.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:55
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:44:40 | 04.97 miles | 08m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Flat until the last half mile.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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Subject: Terre Haute Triathlon


2008-05-31 8:00 PM
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Subject: RE: Terre Haute Triathlon
Nice job Clay! Our stats are amazingly close!
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