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Reston, Virginia
United States
Reston Triathlon
70F / 21C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 57m 20s
Overall Rank = 3/433
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 1/22
Pre-race routine:

2 Cliff bars, gatorade, packed the truck, drove 10 minutes, set up T2 and then biked the 2 miles to T1.

I was so excited for this race - lots of friends racing and volunteering.
Event warmup:

None.
Swim
  • 20m 57s
  • 1760 yards
  • 01m 11s / 100 yards
Comments:

Lined up right in front. Had a lot of fast swimmers in this swim - Ally, Mike Orton (Pro-ITU triathlete), Matias, Steve (ex all-american swimmer), etc, etc.

Jumped out quick to start but realized that Mike had really really surged hard right away and I needed to jump on his feet or I was going to get left. Steve, Mike and I broke free from the pack. Mike was throwing some pretty big surges so I went with him. Eventually Steve took the lead and Mike and I dropped in behind him. About 3/4 of swim in I was feeling good and surged up to second and sat there for the rest of the swim.

I had never really swam with anyone who did this before (massive surges) but it was fun and did not toast me at all and I felt good coming out of water.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Got in the lead pack is what I wanted to do.
Transition 1
  • 01m 1s
Comments:

Thought I had a quick T1 (5th OA) but Mike and Matias still put a lot of time into me here.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure what I could have done differently.
Bike
  • 55m
  • 22.3 miles
  • 24.33 mile/hr
Comments:

Tied for first OA.

Coming into this I knew that Matias, who won the Chicago tri, and Mike were going to give me all sorts of competition. I was hoping to have a 1 minute lead on Matias out of the water but as I was mounting the bike, I saw him coming up behind me. Crap.

Jumped on the bike and passed Mike within the first mile but Matias passed me 3-4 miles in. I stuck with him and by mile 6 I was feeling good and repassed him. He passed me back on the second lap and I passed him for good later that loop. At the start of the third lap I jumped on it and started hammering it. Watts were up over 300 this entire portion.

Saw lots of my teammates racing and volunteering. It was AWESOME!

Came into T2 and realized that I was in first. I was beyond shocked.

Avg Pwr: 301
L/R: 50/50
PE: 19
What would you do differently?:

Nothing - my best ride to date. Watts were way up compared to any other race.
Transition 2
  • 00m 37s
Comments:

Solid. 6th OA.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 39m 47s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 06m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

Started out feeling good. I knew going into this race that Mike and Matias were going to crush me on the run. These two are just in a different class then I run (they run 31-32 minute open 10Ks).

Matias came flying be me about a mile or two into the run - he was being his normal fun self - making faces for the cameras, etc. Great to race with someone who obviously enjoys the sport. :)

At the turn around I saw Mike, followed closely by Cascio and a minute later Brady. These guys are all a lot of faster than me and I was just trying to hold on. With about a mile out Mike came by me...and when I say came by me I mean flew by me. It is cool to see someone that fast in person.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Raced as hard as I could.
Post race
Warm down:

Talked with everyone, had some food, then it was FeXY party. A great day.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

More run training needed.

Event comments:

One of the best run, most fun races out there. This is the 26th year the race has been run and it shows - organized, great volunteers, good course.




Last updated: 2009-03-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:57 | 1760 yards | 01m 11s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/22
Overall: 2/433
Performance: Good
Suit: Full Xterra
Course: Out and back - rope down the middle of the course
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:01
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:55:00 | 22.3 miles | 24.33 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/22
Overall: 1/433
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: 2.75 loop course. T2 is uphill from T1 so overall speed for the course is a little lower than normal.
Road: Smooth  Cadence: 95
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:37
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:39:47 | 06.21 miles | 06m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/22
Overall: 9/433
Performance: Good
Course: OAB - rolling.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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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2009-09-14 8:30 PM

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2009-09-14 8:49 PM
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awesome race.  when you passed me, it was a streak of black, like you were driving the batmobile.  well done batman!

2009-09-14 8:55 PM
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Great way to finish up a successful season, Dan.  Looking forward to see what 2010 holds for you.
2009-09-14 9:00 PM
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Holy smokes you've gotten even faster..tied for first OA on the bike...9th OA on the run and folks were flying by you.

Best thing I can see in your races is how much fun you are having out there racing, doing something you love.

Congrats!
2009-09-14 9:11 PM
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Great job man! Congratulations on a great race!
2009-09-15 4:15 AM
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Great race Dan!  Sounds like you had a great time in addition to put down some great splits!!!

You have had an awesome season!



2009-09-15 7:54 AM
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Great job Dan, awesome race.
2009-09-15 7:57 AM
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sweet race! it was fun cheering for you too!
2009-09-15 8:04 AM
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Fanatastic race and result!  The shorter stuff suits you very well.  Stick with it and get even faster!!

Well done my friend!
2009-09-15 8:09 AM
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wow.  great race, fast as all hell.

awesome job.  Must have felt awesome to come ito T2 in the lead...

outstanding work.
2009-09-15 8:19 AM
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Wow! You smoked the course!

Congrats on a great race.


2009-09-15 10:49 AM
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Congrats on a fantastic race!  You've worked really hard this season and it def. shows!  Very excited to see you out there enjoying the sport you love!
2009-09-15 11:53 AM
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those are sick splits. it is so cool to see you get faster and faster.
2009-09-15 7:40 PM
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Wow- great race...and it's so nice to hear that even the guys way up front are having fun and enjoying the camraderie of the event. Congrats!
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2009-09-15 10:07 PM
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Batmobile Awesome race!

2009-09-16 12:46 PM
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smokin' race!


2009-09-16 8:27 PM
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Awesome race! Congrats on finishing in the top 3!
2009-09-18 12:09 PM
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Killer!

Nicely done.

2009-09-18 1:50 PM
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Sweet race...insanely fast!!

2010-09-13 4:05 PM
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Great job Dan...awesome race....smoking fast. You also sound so pumped on your performance, and that's the best thing of all!
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