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Henderson, Nevada
United States
Sunset Racing
90F / 32C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 17m 10s
Overall Rank = 23/71
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 4/8
Pre-race routine:

Load bike and equipment, breakfast, check bike.
Event warmup:

None really. Maybe 100 yards of swimming.
Swim
  • 22m 8s
  • 1478 yards
  • 01m 29s / 100 yards
Comments:

Good swim! Couldn't find anyone to draft, so I just did it on my own. I felt a couple hands on my feet, so it appears there was someone drafting off me.
What would you do differently?:

Find someone to draft.
Transition 1
  • 01m 5s
Comments:

I think I make my transitions fast, but also deliberate. So I'm usually good compared to the field, however, I see how fast some of the leaders are and I have room for improvement.
What would you do differently?:

Work on being blazing fast, not just deliberate and fast...
Bike
  • 1h 02m 18s
  • 17.5 miles
  • 16.85 mile/hr
Comments:

Pace was better than last year at this event. It's still hard to get my big body up those hills... According to BT routes, there was about 2650 feet of climbing. Why oh why can't I find a flat race course where my mass won't play as big of a role?

My IM training has made me feel a lot better on the bike. I felt really strong after the bike portion and ready for the run.

The course is a little boring though (5 loop course, and short).
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

Again, I try to be fast but deliberate. Maybe even take a drink if I feel I can afford it...
What would you do differently?:

Make the decision to be blazing fast, not be so deliberate and carefull.
Run
  • 50m 40s
  • 6.78 miles
  • 07m 28s  min/mile
Comments:

GREAT run!!! That pace was faster than my open 10k pace PR!!! WOOT!!! I'm getting faster. This is the first time I didn't feel like I was just surviving the run and trying to defend my position. I chased down at least 6-8 people and only had only one person pass me AND opened the small lead I had on a couple of men that got into T2 just behind me.
Post race
Warm down:

DRINK and EAT!!! They had some yummy breakfast tacos we were able to build ourselves.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Maybe my cold, but just my weight and overall ability keeps me off the podium.

Event comments:

I was really sad/disapointed after the race. I truely believed I had a chance to get an award and podium spot in my AG. I am fast out of the water (typically), and I held my own on the bike and run this time. I didn't see any of my AG pass me, so I thought I was good based on the limited field. But I missed it by one spot (4th)....

I realized I will probably never be really good at this sport. My size is too much of a liability. I can try to get strong enough to limit the damage due to my size and weight, but I will never completely get away from it.

It sucks that I'm starting to get into a really competetive AG too. I was top 30% overall, but only about 50% in my AG (4th out of 8). I wouldn't have even placed in the NEXT AG higher than mine either! However, if I was in the age group of my real age, not the age I'm turning this year, I would have taken 3rd and and award.

Thank god there is a Clydesdale division. I might have a chance there.

All in all, I'm please with my performance. I can see the gains and improvements. I ran a perfect race despite the head cold. But I also see the limitations I have, and may need to start to recognize them. But for now, I'm going to keep on working to improve, and see how far I can take it.

I can also see that I'm clearly getting better. I'm starting to beat people that I WANT to beat. People that look like they take tri seriously, have good bikes and bodies... I'm giving them a run for their money.




Last updated: 2008-04-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:22:08 | 1478 yards | 01m 29s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/8
Overall: 15/71
Performance: Good
Average HR = 161 bpm
Suit: None Allowed
Course: 0.84 mile out and back per the race website. LONG uphill run to T1.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:05
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:02:18 | 17.5 miles | 16.85 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/8
Overall: 30/71
Performance: Good
Average HR = 166bpm (Mid Z4)
Wind: None
Course: 3.5 mile loop (HILLY) repeated 5 times.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:50:40 | 06.78 miles | 07m 28s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/8
Overall: 25/71
Performance: Good
Average HR = 174 (Low Z4)
Course: Out and back into the desert along a hilly dirt road, then about 2.5 miles of flat pavement to the finish.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2008-08-31 7:59 PM

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Sensei
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2008-08-31 8:07 PM
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Expert
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I believe I was the one drafting you in the swim Laughing  Thanks for that.  Sorry about hitting your feet as it was the first time I have ever found soemone I could draft.  I am kind of a spaz in the water still.  I was really excited about the weather though.  The clouds were great!  Glad you had a good race.

2008-09-01 8:47 AM
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WOW on the run!  Great job!!
2008-09-01 3:10 PM
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Great run!! You will be in the top 3 before you know it, no worries!
2008-09-02 1:48 AM
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I wish I had your problems...sub 8 minute miles for the run?  NICE!

Great job out there, I am wondering now why I didnt see you before, or after the race.

 The cloud cover was nice for the run wasn't it?  And I agree, a boring course...even for the sprint (3 laps).

See you at the next race, and keep up the excellent work!

2008-09-02 7:51 AM
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Nice race.  Nice indeed.  You are definitely getting faster on the run.  Heaven help you if you ever do find a flat race.  You will tear that bad boy up. 


2008-09-02 10:30 AM
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Sensei
Sin City
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Thanks all!
2008-09-02 10:31 AM
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Sensei
Sin City
Subject: RE: Lake Las Vegas Triathlon
ryanlc - 2008-09-01 11:48 PM

I wish I had your problems...sub 8 minute miles for the run?  NICE!

Great job out there, I am wondering now why I didnt see you before, or after the race.

 The cloud cover was nice for the run wasn't it?  And I agree, a boring course...even for the sprint (3 laps).

See you at the next race, and keep up the excellent work!

Yep, the cloud cover and a little sprinkle of rain really made it nice.  Probably the best weather I have ever had in Las Vegas for a race.  Still in the 90's, but with no direct sun, it made a world of difference...

2008-09-02 12:35 PM
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WOW!!  Fantastic race and congrats on the10K time!!
2008-09-02 2:19 PM
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Holy cow!  That's a fast 10K!  Congrats on a great race!  You are really close to getting on that podium.  Just keep working hard!
2008-09-02 2:39 PM
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Awesome work Aikidoman -

I was in Vegas @ the Lake Las Vegas Resort the week of the 20th and swam in the lake and did a little running - MAN IS IT HOT OUT THERE!!  I don't know how you guys do it - I guess I'll find the extreme opposite this winter because I started Tri training this past June. 

I'm toying with the idea of the Iron Girl Oly in May!

Keep up the good work - you'll get 'em next time for sure!!

2008-09-02 2:47 PM
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way to fly on that run dude   great race overall actually... and yes.. big people and hilly bike courses don't  mix
2008-09-02 6:13 PM
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Dude, go run an open 10k and get a new PB time

Awesome race.
2008-09-03 8:22 AM
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Really fast race Jim.  Super good 10K time.  That is close to my open 10K at the beginning of the season, and I know I can't do a 10K that fast at the end of the other events.

Too bad about 4th.  Race Clyde when you can.  At your size you certainly don't have any reason to feel like somebodies gonna think your taking advantage of the division.

Also, I think you could get decently good at this sport.  I am an ex-cyclist so I am having very good success on the bike.  However, just as it might take me a good 5 years to get my run times good (having not run for 14 years prior to picking up this sport), you might have to cycle for 5 years.  Your body size could eventually help you on a flat course.  You should have 20-24 mph speed in your body, if you train long enough to pull it out.

Again, nice race.  You must have had your wife and all her honey friends watching you! 

 

2008-09-03 11:29 AM
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Terrific job Jim!  What a fantastic run....holy smokes
2008-09-03 12:37 PM
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Sensei
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Thanks again eveyone...

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