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OSIM Singapore International Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Singapore,
Singapore
OSIM
85F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 24m 30s
Overall Rank = 25/1000+
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 6/134
Pre-race routine:

The usual for nutrition and low key pre-race. I had to focus on staying off my feet and in the shade while waiting for 2 1/2 hours before my wave started.
Event warmup:

Swam 100m before my wave just to loosen up.
Swim
  • 24m
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 36s / 100 meters
Comments:

This was my best open water swim lately. My zig-zag pattern was minimized and I did a really good job with spotting, etc.
What would you do differently?:

Swim faster of course...
Transition 1
  • 02m
Bike
  • 1h 04m
  • 24.85 miles
  • 23.30 mile/hr
Comments:

I handled this bike course exactly as planned!
Good nutrition, strong pace, and I didn't get passed by anyone!

I did have a time trial line drafting off of me for a few minutes until a guy from AUS yelled at the pack. We talked for a few minutes after the U-turn and then continued on with our races.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing different to be done for this course.
Transition 2
  • 02m
Run
  • 43m
  • 6.21 miles
  • 06m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

Solid two loop run. The aid stations were evenly spaced with plenty of water!

What would you do differently?:

I may have been able to pick up the pace a little had I used my last GU. I wasn't sure if one more GU would slow me down or speed me up...
Post race
Warm down:

Not much of a warmdown...it was a long walk back to the car.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

It's always hot in singapore.

Event comments:

This was a very well run race. Despite the long wave starts, it kept the course manageable and not too crowded.
I would definitely do this race again!




Last updated: 2010-02-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:24:00 | 1500 meters | 01m 36s / 100meters
Age Group: 15/134
Overall: 0/1000+
Performance: Good
The current/tide picked up around the wave before me as well as some waves. Nothing terrible, but it was a bit of a fight to get though the first 350m of the course in each lap. I finished my first lap just when the next wave started, so just when I got into a rhythm and out of a pack, i had to swim through the next wave.
Suit: No Speed Suit Today
Course: 2 lap 750m rectangular course.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:04:00 | 24.85 miles | 23.30 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/134
Overall: 0/1000+
Performance: Good
Lap 1: Warmup Lap 2: Solid Lap 3: Still passing everyone Lap 4: Powered through to the finish
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: 4 laps of a 10k course. Smooth roads and plenty of space for overtaking.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:43:00 | 06.21 miles | 06m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/134
Overall: 0/1000+
Performance: Good
No nutrition on the run other than water.
Course: 2 laps of a 5k loop. Generally flat and a mix of sun and shade
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %0
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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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2010-04-12 8:21 AM

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Subject: OSIM Singapore International Triathlon


2010-04-12 10:06 AM
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Melon Presser
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Subject: RE: OSIM Singapore International Triathlon
Great job Matthew! You are a fastie!!! I keep forgetting to do this race ... duh.

I guess having a paceline follow you is a compliment ... but how annoying.
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