Pinchot Olympic

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Race Reports! » Pinchot Olympic Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply

Pinchot Olympic - TriathlonOlympic


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
Lewisberry, Pennsylvania
United States
TriCatSports
65F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 46m 30s
Overall Rank = 20/80
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 3/10
Pre-race routine:

Up very early to make the 2hr drive that turned out to be 1.5hrs. Pitch black when I arrived and a few folks milling around. Signed in and eventually racked the bike when I could see. Gorgeous morning.
Event warmup:

Light stretching. Bob and I setup and talked to a few of the other folks. Should have had more to drink though.
Swim
  • 24m 50s
  • 1500 yards
  • 01m 40s / 100 yards
Comments:

good start but terrible sighting. I bet I could have knocked off ~30 seconds if I would have done better. Also, last leg of triangle coming to shore was very difficult to sight the exit. had to sight 2-3 times more often.
What would you do differently?:

sight better, swim a bit harder
Transition 1
  • 01m 23s
Comments:

ok. took time to grab a quick drink knowing the ride would be tough.
What would you do differently?:

work on wetsuit removal more
Bike
  • 1h 32m 57s
  • 27 miles
  • 17.43 mile/hr
Comments:

tough first hill up East Campground Rd. Another longer hill at bridge took some effort but the back end was nice and fast. Hills got easier on second and third laps but still very tough. got passed a few times but couldn't tell if they were duathlon guys or not.
What would you do differently?:

work on hills more although I knew they would be hard.
Transition 2
  • 00m 37s
Comments:

pretty good overall. probably should have taken an extra drink in hindsight.
What would you do differently?:

not much.
Run
  • 46m 43s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

cramped up in spots but ran through them. Nice run course and enjoyed the trail running. achieved the pace I wanted, maybe could have pushed it some more. passed a few folks on the one semi-major hill on both laps. I think I passed the guy who placed 4th in my AG on the run. I guess it took that long to catch up.
What would you do differently?:

hydrate more
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

hydration and sighting

Event comments:

nice event. will probably do it again. would like to see better race results. The duathlon and team results were mixed with tri results.




Last updated: 2009-02-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:24:50 | 1500 yards | 01m 40s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/80
Performance: Below average
Suit: full
Course: inverted triangle in lake. had a short 50y sprint to the timing mat.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:23
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:32:57 | 27 miles | 17.43 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/80
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: 3, 9mile loops around lake. good hills and fast back stretch
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:37
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:46:43 | 06.21 miles | 07m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/80
Performance: Good
Course: 2 loops around trails of campground.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

{postbutton}
2009-09-26 10:02 PM

Member
19

Sykesville, MD
Subject: Pinchot Olympic

2009-09-27 6:46 AM
in reply to: #2428044

User image

Master
2621
2000500100
Mechanicsburg, PA
Subject: RE: Pinchot Olympic

Glad you had a good time and race.

I was there as a volunteer.  Jay the RD puts on a decent race and it’s a great cause.   I love that course, but have yet to do the Oly.  I have done a few of the Pinchot sprints.  The past has been about 4 races out there per year.  I have heard that 1 race is going to be cut next year.

James

2009-09-28 8:45 AM
in reply to: #2428044

User image

Regular
117
100
Gettysburg, PA
Subject: RE: Pinchot Olympic

Nice racing with you Matt.  I agree, that first time up Campgroud rd is a . 

Pinchot is such a great place for a triathlon.  Great bike course....and you won't find a nice run in the area.  I do hope they keep having the Oly in Sept.

2009-09-28 9:55 AM
in reply to: #2428176

User image

Champion
5376
5000100100100252525
PA
Subject: RE: Pinchot Olympic
tasr - 2009-09-27 7:46 AM

Glad you had a good time and race.

I was there as a volunteer.  Jay the RD puts on a decent race and it’s a great cause.   I love that course, but have yet to do the Oly.  I have done a few of the Pinchot sprints.  The past has been about 4 races out there per year.  I have heard that 1 race is going to be cut next year.

James



Matt,
Great time!  This was my first tri and it was a lot of fun.  Luckily, I live in the area so I was used to the hills.  I wasn't fast but I was able to at least do the route despite being the heaviest guy there. 

James,
Where were you hanging out as a volunteer?  I think I said something either joking around or thanking every volunteer I saw.  I also really hope they continue to have this OLY at Pinchot.  I want to shave about half an hour off my time for next year.

2009-09-28 7:31 PM
in reply to: #2429517

User image

Master
2621
2000500100
Mechanicsburg, PA
Subject: RE: Pinchot Olympic

Pector55 - 2009-09-28 10:55 AM

James,
Where were you hanging out as a volunteer?  I think I said something either joking around or thanking every volunteer I saw.  I also really hope they continue to have this OLY at Pinchot.  I want to shave about half an hour off my time for next year.



I was one of the Lifeguards.  Then I worked on directing the bikes into the transition area, at the 90 degree turn with all the cones. 

General Discussion-> Race Reports!
{postbutton}
General Discussion Race Reports! » Pinchot Olympic Rss Feed