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Washington, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 57m 14s
Overall Rank = 79/129
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 13/21
Pre-race routine:

Awoke at 4:30. Ate a bagel and a sausage biscuit with a diet Pepsi. Drove to the site and was setting up before sunrise at a little before 6 AM
Swim
  • 31m 1s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 53s / 100 yards
Comments:

The water was shallow so I waded until I reached my armpits. I was able to keep up with the people swimming already. Between the first and second buoys I caught some of the wave in front that left 4 minutes earlier. By the second buoy the fast women from the wave behind caught me.

The final leg was hard because we swam into the rising sun and sighting was hard. I used the bright pink caps of the fast women as a guide. I did not kill myself on the swim as this is only my 2nd olympic and I did not know how to pace myself. I concentrated on good form, but could have gone faster.
What would you do differently?:

Push it a bit harder
Transition 1
  • 01m 30s
Comments:

Went fairly well not much to say.
Bike
  • 1h 20m 33s
  • 28 miles
  • 20.86 mile/hr
Comments:

Had a good ride foe the most part. Felt twinges in my lower back at about mile 12. Had to come out of aero every so often after that to release the tension.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure. Strengthen core muscles more and work on my back.
Transition 2
  • 01m 53s
Comments:

Had trouble getting the socks and running shoes on.
What would you do differently?:

Skip the socks.
Run
  • 1h 02m 14s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 10m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

I ran the first 2 miles but then had to slow down which became a walk/run due to back issues. Not being able to run continuously probably cost me 5 or 6 places in my age group. I kept saying "What would Jens do?" and then would run for bit, but then had to stop and walk.
What would you do differently?:

See above
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Back issues

Event comments:

Love the course and I will be back! Although Pinehurst is another course completely (i.e. hilly) it ws my only other olympic and I was 36 minutes faster. (This course was 2 miles shorter on the bike). They have a HIM here in late October and depending on how Augusta goes I may return for that!




Last updated: 2009-12-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:31:01 | 1640 yards | 01m 53s / 100yards
Age Group: 9/21
Overall: 62/129
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Trapizoid
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 84F / 29C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:30
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:20:33 | 28 miles | 20.86 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/21
Overall: 48/129
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Out and back
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:53
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:02:14 | 06.2 miles | 10m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 18/21
Overall: 109/129
Performance: Bad
Course: @ lap out and back.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2010-08-01 8:41 PM

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2010-08-01 9:25 PM
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Great job out there!! Sounds like everything went well, with the exception of the back -- boo. Congratulations!!
2010-08-01 10:16 PM
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Great race, Doug! I hope your back will be nicer to you next time!
2010-08-02 6:46 AM
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Doug

I remember reading your Pinehurst report and this race of your blows that one out the water. Man solid start in the swim and then super solid all the way through. If your back had played along you would be way up there in AG.
Great race.
By the way, I am not sure you would want to do what Jens might do. I am not sure if bashing your head on asphalt is going to help your run so much, but you did did tough it out and finished strong just like Jens.
2010-08-02 7:42 AM
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Great job out there Doug.  Your bike was looking strong (as usual) as you whizzed by me 
Sorry about the back.  Heal it up, we got Rex coming up ... and the party

BTW - nice PR!
2010-08-02 8:26 AM
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Very nice job. Olympics are great distances in my mind and you rocked it.  Keep up the good work.


2010-08-02 8:58 AM
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Terrific job Doug!  Really nice bike split.  Yep, core will help keep that back in tip top shape.  Just added it back to my plan for the same reason....
2010-08-02 9:39 AM
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Congrats on a great race Doug.  Hope the back heals up quick!

2010-08-02 9:44 AM
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Nice work!  Hope the back gets better soon. 

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2010-08-02 10:21 AM
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Great job on your Oly, Doug!  

Hope the back is okay with a little rest.   
2010-08-02 10:27 AM
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Very nice job!



2010-08-02 10:42 AM
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Great job Doug! 

Sounds like a great race (minus the back)

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