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Nokia Sugar Bowl Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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new orleans, la
United States
80F / 27C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 57m 10s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 6/11
Swim
  • 32m 39s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 11s / 100 meters
What would you do differently?:

breath more effeciently
Transition 1
  • 03m 13s
Comments:

my toe clips were too tight and had trouble getting into them.
What would you do differently?:

loosen toe clips before race, remember to bring gel with me
Bike
  • 1h 20m 33s
  • 40 kms
  • 29.80 km/hr
Comments:

best ride yet.
What would you do differently?:

get more comfortable with drinking on bike. bring gel on ride
Transition 2
  • 01m 6s
Comments:

problems racking bike, dehydrated had to stop to drink water, forgot gel, had to run back to get it, running shoes to loose.
What would you do differently?:

plan gel intake better, tighten shoes
Run
  • 59m 41s
  • 10 kms
  • 05m 58s  min/km
Comments:

terrible first 2 miles, no energy. no gatorade on course.
What would you do differently?:

gel on bike, request gatorade be available on course.
Post race
Warm down:

none

What limited your ability to perform faster:

lack of energy,

Event comments:

no gatorade during run, terrible decision




Last updated: 2005-06-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:32:39 | 1500 meters | 02m 11s / 100meters
Age Group: 5/11
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
long run included to transition area
Suit: none
Course: double loop
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 83F / 28C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:13
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
01:20:33 | 40 kms | 29.80 km/hr
Age Group: 7/11
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
double loop course
Wind: Little
Course: lucky with little wind at lakefront
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Below average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:06
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:59:41 | 10 kms | 05m 58s  min/km
Age Group: 7/11
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
double lap course
Course: nice breeze one way, stagnant air the other...the course sucked
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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2005-06-06 10:48 PM

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Subject: Nokia Sugar Bowl Triathlon


2005-06-07 12:08 AM
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Subject: RE: Nokia Sugar Bowl Triathlon
Good Swim and Bike!

I believe the first 2 miles of the run are always difficult no matter who you are.

Keep up the good work,

Randy
2005-06-07 4:57 AM
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Subject: RE: Nokia Sugar Bowl Triathlon
You did an awesome job. That course was so hot and the lack of gatorade really brought down alot of run times. congrats.

Ken
2005-06-07 6:12 AM
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Subject: RE: Nokia Sugar Bowl Triathlon
Good race times, nicely done.
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