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Ft. Collins, Colorado
United States
80'sF / 0C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 25m 34s
Overall Rank = 187/245
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 10/18
Pre-race routine:

I got to the race site super early - they were still setting up. I had to go to the porta potty 3 times before we finally started! Laid out all of my race gear - my tri back is way to big for this area - I won't take it next time.
Event warmup:

Jumped in the pool and did several laps to warm-up. I really didn't stretch or anything.
Swim
  • 11m 14s
  • 450 yards
  • 02m 30s / 100 yards
Transition 1
  • 01m 56s
Comments:

The best thing about my transition was removing my cap and goggles. It went downhill from there. I thought I did it fast but I was unorganized. I took too long to get my socks on and I did not run w/my bike or jump on. I got up to speed okay.

What would you do differently?:

Pay more attention to transition. Practice sequence of things to do. Maybe not wear socks on bike?
Bike
  • 40m 34s
  • 13 miles
  • 19.23 mile/hr
Comments:

I went the wrong way on the bike course after the first loop which cost me about a minute or two.

I felt pretty good on ride. I was over 22 mph on a majority of 3rd loop. I wish I had another loop to improve my average!
What would you do differently?:

Pay more attention to course!
Transition 2
  • 01m 47s
Comments:

Again, I was not organized. I did not have a specific plan during transition. I felt very rushed and was out of breath and felt stressed.
What would you do differently?:

Have a plan! Calm down as I am going through transition and get mentally ready to run.
Run
  • 30m
  • 3.1 kms
  • 09m 41s  min/km
Comments:

My Calves were on fire for the first mile. I kept running through it. I wanted to push to stay at 10 minute miles. I walked through aid station. Pushed it at the end.
What would you do differently?:

RELAX!!!! I felt stressed most of the run. I think it started in transition.
Post race
Warm down:

I drank a cup of Gatorade then water. I did no stretching.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I used too much caution throughout the race. During the run my legs were very tight. I did not relax during the run.

Event comments:

This was a fun race. It provided a good alternative to my training schedule.




Last updated: 2005-06-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:14 | 450 yards | 02m 30s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/18
Overall: 0/245
Performance:
Suit: one piece/and tri shorts
Course: This was a fun easy course that gave me a chance to practice my transition and get my first tri in for the year. The swim was easy - but the snake swim was a little frustrating for me. I was not able to push off the wall like I wanted to. There were three other people around me and it took me awhile to get around them. The bike course was fun. It was mostly flat w/a couple of very short hills. The run was very easy and flat to slightly downhill
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Shot
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Bad Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:56
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: Below average
Biking
00:40:34 | 13 miles | 19.23 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/18
Overall: 145/245
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: 3 loop course. Mostly flat w/two minor hills.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:47
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:30:00 | 03.1 kms | 09m 41s  min/km
Age Group: 0/18
Overall: 199/245
Performance: Average
Course: Very easy flat course.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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2005-07-14 10:19 AM

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Subject: Ft. Collins Triathlon

2005-07-14 10:42 AM
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Subject: RE: Ft. Collins Triathlon
Hey Janine, nice race! We'll have to try and meet up if you're planning on doing the one in September. I agree with you on not being able to push off the walls. I had the same problem, though I didn't really have a lot of people around me. You kicked your 10 min/mile goal's butt with 9:41. Good job! 
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