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Mt. Gretna, Pennsylvania
United States
Got The Nerve? Triathlon
Total Time = 1h 31m 15s
Overall Rank = 165/563
Age Group = M 35-39
Age Group Rank = 26/69
Swim
  • 09m 4s
  • 500 yards
  • 01m 49s / 100 yards
Comments:

Very good swim. Came out of water feeling strong. Timing mat was approx 100 yd from swim exit - Time includes run to mat.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 02m 9s
Comments:

Bike exit from transition was jammed up with people from wave before mine - had trouble getting through crowd on narrow paved driveway.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 53m 6s
  • 14.8 miles
  • 16.72 mile/hr
Comments:

Poor performance - Forgot to put computer on bike - had to race completely by feel, and did not push hard enough.
What would you do differently?:

Make sure cycle computer is on bike.
Transition 2
  • 01m 8s
Comments:

Run down paved driveway to transition was shakey - cleats felt very slippery. Ran up wrong row in transition & had to turn around.
What would you do differently?:

Focus better when running into transition to make sure I'm heading straight to my spot.
Run
  • 25m 48s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

Good run.
What would you do differently?:

Just continue to train to improve.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Mental errors.

Event comments:

This is arguably the best race in SC PA. It is well-run, organized, staffed well by volunteers at all turns, and is held at a fantastic venue.




Last updated: 2008-11-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:04 | 500 yards | 01m 49s / 100yards
Age Group: 6/69
Overall: 59/563
Performance: Good
Suit: Full
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 63F / 17C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:09
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: Below average
Biking
00:53:06 | 14.8 miles | 16.72 mile/hr
Age Group: 26/69
Overall: 221/563
Performance: Below average
Wind: None
Course:
Road:  Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:08
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:48 | 03.1 miles | 08m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 40/69
Overall: 284/563
Performance: Good
Course: Flat out and back on rail trail - slight decline out & incline back.
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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