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LaGrange, Georgia
United States
Georgia Multisports Productions
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 23m 31s
Overall Rank = 13/87
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 2/7
Pre-race routine:

Woke up very early to drive down from Marietta. Luckily my wife drove so that I could catch some more sleep. Ate a Clif Bar, Propel, and some water about 1.5 hours before start.
Event warmup:

Set up transition area and headed out for a brief swim. I'm very glad I did as my timing chip came off of my ankle with the first kick. Thank goodness for the neoprene strap!
Swim
  • 12m 40s
  • 600 yards
  • 02m 07s / 100 yards
Comments:

Wanted to stay smooth and consistent, which I did. Seems the swim course may have been long as that time is relatively slow for me and also comparing to some of the Olympic distance swim paces.
What would you do differently?:

Learn to draft. This was only my 2nd race, so I am still not comfortable swimming in a group.
Transition 1
  • 01m 9s
Comments:

Stepped onto towel and then pulled on the rolled up socks and cycling shoes, then threw on the glasses and helmet.
What would you do differently?:

2nd in age group, so I was happy with this. Learn to ride without socks to help dry out feet during the bike to make putting the socks on easier.
Bike
  • 44m 59s
  • 15 miles
  • 20.01 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike was decent although I had a few problems shifting on some of the hills. Taping the gel to the seat tube was helpful as it was very easy to access.
What would you do differently?:

Need to train the bike more on hills to adjust gearing and recover faster.
Transition 2
  • 00m 35s
Comments:

First flying dismount and I didn't fall!! Ran with the bike to my position, took off the helmet, threw on the shoes and out.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. 1st in age group.
Run
  • 24m 11s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

This is where I lost some time. I was not feeling that good and my pace seemed even slower than it was. Considering how I felt, I was pleased with the time. Would have been nice if Jim had set up some cones to seperate the out and back portions. Coming back in, I ran into several games of chicken.
What would you do differently?:

Figure out nutrition better to maintain performance.
Post race
Warm down:

Drank plenty of water and took in carbs.




Last updated: 2008-08-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:40 | 600 yards | 02m 07s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/7
Overall: 0/87
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Rectangle with left turns. Coming in leg was meshed with the finish of the Olympic course.
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:09
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:44:59 | 15 miles | 20.01 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/7
Overall: 0/87
Performance: Average
Wind:
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:35
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:24:11 | 03.11 miles | 07m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/7
Overall: 0/87
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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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