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Plano, Texas
United States
presented by Plano Cylcing and Fitness
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 9h 30m
Overall Rank = 383/410
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 29/31
Pre-race routine:

Not a good night sleep. got up early, had a light breakfast. Took in fluids and energy bars before race.
Event warmup:

swam a few laps to warm up
Swim
  • 08m 33s
  • 300 yards
  • 11s / 100 yards
Comments:

Should er was bothering me. entry in to water was poor. Googles leaked a bit. Otherwise, I wa able to make it to the end. I saw my wife and daughter in the stands before my start. It was a really good feeling to see them there supporting me.
What would you do differently?:

train more on longer swims
Transition 1
  • 04m 26s
Comments:

Wore running shoes. Made start easier. Saw Shari and Emma cheering me on as I ran to transition area. Kept me going strong.
What would you do differently?:

Need tri laces to get shoes on faster
Bike
  • 1h 00m
  • 13.5 miles
  • 13.50 mile/hr
Comments:

Wind was hard. Arms were sore.
What would you do differently?:

Resadjust seat to more parallel. Need a road bike with aero bars to reduce drag
Transition 2
  • 02m 23s
Comments:

Already had running shoes on. Took time to refuel. Could have gotten out faster.
Run
  • 40m 7s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 12m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

Legs were really heavy. Arm was hurting. Not able to run for more that a few minutes at a time. Able to talk to Shari as she ran along side me with Emma in the stroller. It was neat to have them there.
What would you do differently?:

Decide on a run/walk pace ahead of time. Start out with the walk.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around. Stretch a little. Took in a lot of fluids.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Poor nights sleep the night before. Did not train well the last few weeks due to pain in arm and shoulder. I was lucky to finish. But it was my first tri and I DID IT!




Last updated: 2008-09-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:33 | 300 yards | 11s / 100yards
Age Group: 28/31
Overall: 224/410
Performance: Average
Suit: tri-suit
Course: Indoor pool, 50 yards lanes
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:26
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:00:00 | 13.5 miles | 13.50 mile/hr
Age Group: 29/31
Overall: 371/410
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: mostly flat with some small inclines. Lots of small potholes.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 14m
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:23
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:40:07 | 03.1 miles | 12m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 29/31
Overall: 383/410
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat course. Road and grass.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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Subject: Blackland Triathlon

2008-10-20 1:30 PM
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Subject: RE: Blackland Triathlon
Congratulations on completing your first triathlon.  Hopefully you've got many more in ya.  Great job on pushing through the pain, triathlete!!
2008-10-20 2:00 PM
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Subject: RE: Blackland Triathlon
Congratulations on the race.  Those hills and wind were a little tough on the way out.  Good job putting your mind to it and making it through the pain.
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