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Cleveland, Ohio
United States
Pacific Sports Event Management
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 53m 39s
Overall Rank = 181/286
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 15/23
Pre-race routine:

Ate 2 bagels and drang plenty of water. Arrived very early to set up (5:30AM). Set up early and went over trans routine. Stretched. Checked bike out. Walked around nervous.
Event warmup:

No water warm up allowed.
Swim
  • 13m 14s
  • 700 yards
  • 01m 53s / 100 yards
Comments:

Felt a little nervous but the mood of all the other contestants was so upbeat I calmed quickly.
What would you do differently?:

Keep practicing and take a shot at sarting in the middle of the group versus the back which is where I have been starting.
Transition 1
  • 03m 37s
Comments:

Actually I felt pretty relaxed in the transition. Being that I had not felt very good I took my time. I also took time to clean out my sinuses with saline so I would not get sick. "IT WORKED" HURRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What would you do differently?:

Speed up. Could have moved up 4 spots just based on transition times.
Bike
  • 1h 00m 17s
  • 16 miles
  • 15.92 mile/hr
Comments:

I felt I did good on this segment. Coming in at 114 of 286. Cannot complain. I wanted to stay in big ring but was not able to. With more training and weight loss I will next time.
What would you do differently?:

Still need to reduce weight and practice (including hills) more.
Transition 2
  • 02m 34s
Comments:

Good Transition
Run
  • 33m 59s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

I am happy with sub 11 minute run.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretch and had plenty of fluid and watermellon.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I had been sick for the previous 2 weeks and had only one workout. Had I been healthy and about 20 pouinds lighter I would have done very well.

Event comments:

This event was the best! The volunteers were the best I have ever encountered at an event. KUDOS to the organizers of this one. I will be back for sure.




Last updated: 2010-08-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:14 | 700 yards | 01m 53s / 100yards
Age Group: 18/23
Overall: 219/286
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra Sleeveless
Course: Cleveland Inner Harbor
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:37
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: Good
Biking
01:00:17 | 16 miles | 15.92 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/23
Overall: 114/286
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Nice course on the Cleveland shoreway. The first hill after about 2 miles was long and gradual. It was good that I had some warm up time before I got to it. I felt fair going up the hill. I took a few minutes at the top of the hill just to take in the sight of the City Skyline. It was really cool!
Road: Smooth  Cadence: 88
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:34
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:33:59 | 03.11 miles | 10m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 19/23
Overall: 229/286
Performance: Good
Course: Cleveland Shoreway. The last 1 mile was through town.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2010-08-09 7:28 AM

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Subject: Cleveland Triathlon - Sprint Distance

2010-08-09 10:14 AM
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Great Race Tom!   Tremendous example of perseverance toughing out illness, missed training days and mental strain to come through the otherside with a great race! 

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2010-08-09 11:35 AM
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Way to go Tom!  Most would have scratched the race altogether with illness you have faced.  Way to push through and have a great race!
2010-08-09 5:48 PM
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Great Job!  Excellent swim time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  You had many obstacles leading up to this one and you overcame every one!  Great Job!  I think I heard you on the run.  Were you on my left???  Sorry I didn't meet up with you.  Next time, for sure!!!!!  Again, Great Job!!!!!!!!!
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