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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
United States
75F / 24C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 181/244
Age Group = 40
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

leg stretch and warm up of arms..didnt get into the water..was a little overwellemed since i didnt practice at all for this part.
Event warmup:

set up transision area..talked to a few of the ladies about past or current races..
Swim
  • 12m 41s
  • 383 yards
  • 03m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

sucked i was back stroking the whole time..i was so out of it..wished id had time to practice or better yet..a pool to do the practice..
What would you do differently?:

practice more..get into a pool improve my time. But it was better than last year. I was faster thanks to upper body strengh training
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

smooth transision time..struggled with my glooves a bit..but made it to the line..headed out strong.
What would you do differently?:

well its not best with the mtn bike and slicks on hoping the new road bike i get helps with the next race on speed.
Bike
  • 46m 41s
  • 12 miles
  • 15.42 mile/hr
Comments:

smooth moving..cant complain to much picked up speed on the back 6 miles..was happy with my tranisioning back.
What would you do differently?:

get a road bike..lol
Transition 2
  • 01m 2s
Comments:

felt like forever getting to the rack for my bike..but i made it.
Run
  • 23m 35s
  • 2 miles
  • 11m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

smooth moving on the beginning took me half a mile to get my breathing back in order after the bike ride. But was able to move at a smooth pace non stop till the end. Got my second wind.
What would you do differently?:

not change a thing
Post race
Warm down:

just poured cold water all over me..hehe..was hot out.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

my bike for starters..need a road bike..and practice my swimming more.




Last updated: 2009-05-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:41 | 383 yards | 03m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/244
Performance: Below average
Suit: sports bra and tri shorts
Course: indoor pool..seven lane laps
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 65F / 18C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:46:41 | 12 miles | 15.42 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/244
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: rough on spots..but to be expected
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 17
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:02
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:35 | 02 miles | 11m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/244
Performance: Good
Course: moderately hilly..
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %5%
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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