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Effingham, Illinois
United States
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67F / 19C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 22m 6s
Overall Rank = 47/78
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 1/2
Pre-race routine:

It was pouring down rain and cold. Didnt' seem to have a lot of time to set up transition area and warm up for some reason. Probably because of the rain.
Event warmup:

NONE! (ugh!)
Swim
  • 9h 28m 90s
  • 400 meters
  • 2h 22m 23s / 100 meters
Comments:

Was terrified of the open water swim. Did some practicing in the lake on Saturday and that helped tons! Was not scared at all prior to race.
What would you do differently?:

I need to work on finding my spot and going with it sooner in the race.
Transition 1
  • 01m 35s
Comments:

had to run up a hill after swim. Total mud pit by now. Very disoriented after swim.
What would you do differently?:

I don't know.
Bike
  • 41h 02m 35s
  • 13 miles
  • 0.32 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt like I could have went faster. Had trouble with my aero water bottle.
What would you do differently?:

???
Transition 2
  • 01m 41s
Comments:

Very muddy transition area. Missed bike in. Still disoriented somewhat.
What would you do differently?:

Don't know if I could do anything differently. Mostly conditions were just bad.
Run
  • 28h 18m 85s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 9h 06m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

Legs felt like lumpy jello at first. Felt much slower than my time represents.
What would you do differently?:

Train more on running. It's my weak link.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Weather




Last updated: 2010-05-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
09:28:90 | 400 meters | 2h 22m 23s / 100meters
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 38/78
Performance: Average
Suit: Sleeveless wetsuit
Course: Triangle
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 67F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:35
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
41:02:35 | 13 miles | 0.32 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 41/78
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Relatively flat. Some rolling hills. Rain/downpour through most of the race. Had a strong tailwind going out and headwind coming back.
Road: Rough Wet Cadence:
Turns: Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:41
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
28:18:85 | 03.11 miles | 9h 06m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 59/78
Performance: Average
Course: Out and back. Mostly flat, only one rolling hill.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
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? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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