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Gateway to the Bay Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Kemah, Texas
United States
On Your Mark
68F / 20C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 37m 48s
Overall Rank = 262/644
Age Group = M 25-29
Age Group Rank = 34/37
Pre-race routine:

I woke up at 3:30 and had a cup of coffee with oatmeal. Got to Kemah shortly after five to pickup my packet. It was nice to be really early and not have to rush. I ate a banana about an hour before the start.
Event warmup:

Took a couple strokes in the water and stretched.
Swim
  • 15m 56s
  • 500 meters
  • 03m 11s / 100 meters
Comments:

This was a difficult swim for me. It was my first time swimming into waves, and it was difficult. The last half of the swim was much better with the waves pushing me in towards the finish.
Transition 1
  • 04m 26s
Comments:

Was a pretty good run from the swim to transition. I ran the entire way, so I am happy with that. My left calf started to cramp when I got to transition, luckily it lasted for just a couple of seconds. I am always surprised with how long I spend in transition.
Bike
  • 44m 34s
  • 12.5 miles
  • 16.83 mile/hr
Comments:

Slower than I was hoping for. I didn't feel like I got into a grove until the halfway point. The data supports this, about 16mph for the first 7 miles, and 18-19 on the rest.
Transition 2
  • 03m 11s
Comments:

Felt good in this transition. I took time to put socks on, and I had to make a pit-stop in the port-a-potty.
Run
  • 29m 41s
  • 3 miles
  • 09m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

Stopped briefly at mile 1 and 2. Happy to be sub 10 miles.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

I was in New Orleans the week before, and I was sick from Sunday night to Wednesday. I was afraid I would miss it, but I am glad I was able to race.




Last updated: 2010-01-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:56 | 500 meters | 03m 11s / 100meters
Age Group: 33/37
Overall: 0/644
Performance: Below average
Suit: Xterra wetsuit
Course: Out and back except for the turn around which had a short part that was parallel with the waves.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: High
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:26
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:44:34 | 12.5 miles | 16.83 mile/hr
Age Group: 30/37
Overall: 0/644
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Straight and flat except for the start where I had to go over and back a bridge.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 79
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Bad Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:11
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:29:41 | 03 miles | 09m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 35/37
Overall: 0/644
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2010-04-10 5:48 PM

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Subject: Gateway to the Bay Triathlon

2010-04-10 6:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Gateway to the Bay Triathlon
The reason you didn't feel like you were in your groove on the first half of the bike was because of the headwind.  You got your groove back when it got behind you after the turn around.  Nice job and congrats on the finish, man.
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