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Highlands Ranch, Colorado
United States
Highlands Ranch Run Series
75F / 24C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 37m 57s
Overall Rank = 71/121
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 5/9
Pre-race routine:

Packed the night before. Got up plenty early. Arrived onsite an hour before race. Everything according to plan for a change.
Event warmup:

Lots of stretching- particularly glutes and hamstrings. LIttle time on the bike to try out my 12-hour old aerobars.
Swim
  • 16m 25s
  • 1100 yards
  • 01m 29s / 100 yards
Comments:

Great swim. Got paired in the 2nd fastest heat. Overall male and female winners were in my heat. 3rd person was a collegiate from Johns Hopkins in for the summer... loved this group. I got pushed and kicked some butt.
What would you do differently?:

Absolutely nothing.
Transition 1
  • 00m 59s
Comments:

Mastered the shoes-on-pedals thing. Great transition.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing at all
Bike
  • 1h 05m 32s
  • 20 miles
  • 18.31 mile/hr
Comments:

Tried aerobars for the first time- definitely different. Need to work with them a little bit. They were also a bit loose.
What would you do differently?:

Probably try riding with aerobars before a race??? Wife gave them to me for birthday and surprised me- so who am I to complain?
Transition 2
  • 02m 11s
Comments:

Did this well too. Felt some hamstring soreness off the bike, and the glutes were burning. Otherwise good- and I made sure to get some nutrition in during this Transition.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 1h 12m 51s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 11m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

WTF happened here? Totally lost it in the first mile. Got some back spasms that have never happened, and some serious cramps in the erector spinae. I actually considered quitting after the first mile. Had tears in my eyes it hurt so bad. Not sure what this was all about. Worst run (hands down) I've ever had in a Tri. Just not a good pace nor was I comfortable. I am going to see a chiropractor this week- I can't believe this run happened, especially after the 1st two legs went so well. Also going to try to see my massage therapist.... need some serious help. This really sucks too because my legs felt absolutely awesome, and my feet were agile. I'm so unhappy about this. The downhills were definitely easier coming back in, but so what.. if you can't run uphill without a freaking back spasm you can't do a downhill.
What would you do differently?:

I don't know what happened, so I don't know how to fix it. Pain was remarkable...
Post race
Warm down:

Lots of water and a light run (go figure). Bagel and some pasta. Walking around.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Back issues- lower back to be precise. What the hell????? This is the strongest part of my body. Going to get this figured out before Rattlesnake. Couple random thoughts~ 1) all the time in the car over the last week 2) new aerobars? 3) saddle position 4) new running shoes??? Too many changes to make. This was a tune-up for Rattlesnake and I learned a lot. Still, for spending $90 I'd like to perform to the training I did....

Event comments:

Had fun. Except for my back on the run.




Last updated: 2009-08-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:25 | 1100 yards | 01m 29s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/9
Overall: 5/121
Performance: Good
Suit: Zoot speedsuit
Course: Pool @ Northridge
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 81F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:59
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:05:32 | 20 miles | 18.31 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/9
Overall: 63/121
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Square around H.R.> really great course, required a little of everything.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:11
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:12:51 | 06.21 miles | 11m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/9
Overall: 108/121
Performance: Bad
Course: Hills and hot.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Ok
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] 4

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2009-08-08 11:19 PM

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Subject: Splash-Mash-Dash Sprint Triathlon


2009-08-09 10:47 AM
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Subject: RE: Splash-Mash-Dash Sprint Triathlon

Great race, looks like we're pretty similar right down to the back issues!  That 1st mile+ is a brute run, you did well to get through it.  Hope you get the back worked out before Rattlesnake...



Edited by StMaas 2009-08-09 10:48 AM
2009-08-09 10:52 AM
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Subject: RE: Splash-Mash-Dash Sprint Triathlon
Great race, too bad about the run.  Yes, probably too many new things introduced before an event where you are pushing every part of your body to the max.  Aerobars should be professionally fitted, otherwise you typically end up stretching way too far based on a standard roadbike setup.  Then your body needs to get used to this new position.  You might also try stopping and stretching your hamstrings if your back flares up. 
2009-08-09 4:18 PM
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Subject: RE: Splash-Mash-Dash Sprint Triathlon
Hey Matt!
I am glad you had fun!
Go see Rebecca - she can FIX the back thing...come talk to me at the club.
I of course have some thoughts!
Glad you are back from the midwest!
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