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Lavonia, Georgia
United States
Georgia Multisports
90F / 32C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 29m 11s
Overall Rank = 43/474
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 8/55
Pre-race routine:

I woke at 4:30 and showered to wake myself up. I had coffee, PB on whole wheat, and 1 Ensure. Sipped on coffee and gatorade until race start. One hammer gel 15 minutes prior to the start.
Event warmup:

2 mile run; short swim
Swim
  • 26m 26s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 37s / 100 yards
Comments:

I just put my head down and started swimming focusing on relaxtion and breathing. I started pushing harder after the first buoy and kept pushing the whole way. It was difficult sighting with the red swim caps and red buoys. Plus, it was foggy.

After the 1st turn buoy, my training buddy (Mike Tindol) came up beside me. He swims faster than I do; so, I decided to try and stay with him. I drafted just off of his feet for the next 1000 meters. I kept annoying him by hitting his feet. He had no idea it was me. At one point he gave me a nice breast stroke kick to try and shake me. I stopped navigating and just hung onto his feet. He led us a little off course, but nothing major.
What would you do differently?:

Sight a little more.
Transition 1
  • 02m 30s
Comments:

My HR was a little elevated after pushing the swim, so I took it a little easier in T1 than I should have.
What would you do differently?:

I really should start practicing these some day....
Bike
  • 1h 11m 32s
  • 26.1 miles
  • 21.89 mile/hr
Comments:

My quads were burning from all of the Ironman training leading into this race. I had a hard time pushing at first. My HR was good, but my muscles hurt. It got better and better as I went.
What would you do differently?:

I lost my GU pack somewhere along the way. If this were an A race, I would have rested and tapered. Pre-race massage to work out sore quads.
Transition 2
  • 01m 18s
Comments:

Not horrible, not great.
What would you do differently?:

I should practice this when I'm practicing my T1!
Run
  • 47m 27s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

I just gutted it out. My run was a little slower than previous years. I think my legs were sore. Also, losing my gel on the bike hurt me energy-wise on the run.
What would you do differently?:

Ensure that I get some more nutrition toward the end of the bike.
Post race
Warm down:

As usual, stand there gasping while someone yanks a chip off of my ankle. I don't know why that annoys me so much.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of rest.




Last updated: 2008-09-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:26:26 | 1640 yards | 01m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 6/55
Overall: 81/474
Performance: Good
AHR: 146
Suit: 2XU plus Blue Seventy
Course: Triangluar.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 83F / 28C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:30
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
01:11:32 | 26.1 miles | 21.89 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/55
Overall: 34/474
Performance: Good
AHR: 150
Wind: Little
Course: Hilly.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:18
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:47:27 | 06.21 miles | 07m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/55
Overall: 68/474
Performance: Good
Mile 1: 8:05 AHR: 147 Mile 2: 7:36 AHR: 150 Mile 3: 7:32 AHR: 151 Mile 4: 7:42 AHR: 153 Mile 5: 8:19 AHR: 156 Mile 6+: 8:13 AHR: 160
Course: Hilly and hot. It looped through the campgrounds.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
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: Tugaloo Olympic Triathlon

2008-09-15 11:03 AM
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Subject: RE: Tugaloo Olympic Triathlon
Very nice race. Strong all the way around. I saw a Strawberry Banana Gu on the ground and was going to pick it up and take it.. but decided not to waste the time it would take. Might have been yours. Heh. Great Job.
2008-09-16 8:22 PM
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Subject: RE: Tugaloo Olympic Triathlon
Great numbers. I, too, was annoyed at the chip 'strippers' at the end. It's like a waiter that won't leave you alone to actually eat your meal!

The kid followed me like I owed him for the weekly paper.


Really solid times on a tough course. Good job.


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