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Parker, Arizona
United States
Mountain Man Events
68F / 20C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 46m 35s
Overall Rank = 57/116
Age Group = 55-59
Age Group Rank = 5/9
Pre-race routine:

Set up transition, checked water temp (Chilly), set bike in proper gear.
Event warmup:

walked over to start beach, and went in the water to just get acclimated to the temp.
Swim
  • 20m 25s
  • 1094 yards
  • 01m 52s / 100 yards
Comments:

Although cold, the swim was great. I had a decent start, and got behind a woman who was going my pace for the first 400 yds or so, then I passed her. The current was right to left, and really pulled us on the 2nd leg. A little tricky sighting into the sun on the final leg, but a good swim overall. The visibility was great!!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Too slow a transition, I neglected to "Mark" my rack, wasted time!!
What would you do differently?:

Study the entrance and exits better during pre-race.
Bike
  • 1h 43m 49s
  • 32.93 miles
  • 19.03 mile/hr
Comments:

A great course with no marshalls! Consequently it was full of drafting. Also, it was not marked at the final turn into T2--missid it and went another 1/3 mile or so, before I turned around. Cost me big time. All it would have taken is one volunteer, or a sign--because the course is so long there was NOBODY in front of me to follow.
What would you do differently?:

Follow the course?
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 42m 19s
  • 4.97 miles
  • 08m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

I was devastated after blowing the bike ride, and not well enough trained to handle a race longer than 5k. It was tough.
What would you do differently?:

Train for the distance.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of course markings and insufficient training for the run.

Event comments:

Great Course--lousy bike course markings/marshalling
Still--I'd do it again!!




Last updated: 2010-01-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:25 | 1094 yards | 01m 52s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/9
Overall: 0/116
Performance: Good
(Time included transition time)
Suit: full wetsuit
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 64F / 18C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:43:49 | 32.93 miles | 19.03 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/9
Overall: 0/116
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course: One big loop, crossing into CA, heading north along the river, crossing Parker Dam, and then heading back so along the river to T2.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 90+
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:42:19 | 04.97 miles | 08m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/9
Overall: 0/116
Performance: Below average
Course: Mostly dirt with some pavement.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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