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Tri the Parks - Richard B. Russell State Park - TriathlonOlympic


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Elberton, Georgia
United States
Blue Sky Sports
81F / 27C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 44m 53s
Overall Rank = 152/310
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 17/30
Pre-race routine:

woke up at 4, coffee, eng muffin with pb, oatmeal
Event warmup:

walking all around to find out the logistics!
Swim
  • 35m 31s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 10s / 100 yards
Comments:

of course I didn't get the garmin to work in multisport mode ugh..more practice with that damn thing but my partner said the second loop was slower than the first
What would you do differently?:

increase swim volume which has been lagging since IMSG
Transition 1
  • 00m 44s
Comments:

didn't use sunglasses or socks for this one, much easier getting into the bike shoes, good quick mount, didn't get shoes tight enough first time around
Bike
  • 1h 11m 40s
  • 22 miles
  • 18.42 mile/hr
Comments:

chain popped off twice on the big ring, 1st time reached down and put it on while riding, the second time some gal told to gear to the small ring and keep pedalling which worked like a charm
What would you do differently?:

didn't even use hr or cadence with garmin, not good
Transition 2
  • 00m 37s
Comments:

happy with the dismount avoiding nailing the guy who stopped in front of me, went smoothly
Run
  • 56m 20s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 09m 05s  min/mile
Comments:

kept pushing and didn't stop, mentally i knew the trail run was uphill so didn't freak out about how bad i felt going up it
What would you do differently?:

get the 8# off i gained since imsg
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

level of fitness and extra weight




Last updated: 2010-05-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:35:31 | 1640 yards | 02m 10s / 100yards
Age Group: 16/30
Overall: 0/310
Performance: Average
Suit: trisuit
Course: triangle two loops with short beach run and reentry
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 88F / 31C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:44
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:11:40 | 22 miles | 18.42 mile/hr
Age Group: 18/30
Overall: 0/310
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: a few rough patches of road, one hill but otherwise nice and undulating
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:37
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:56:20 | 06.2 miles | 09m 05s  min/mile
Age Group: 14/30
Overall: 0/310
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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Subject: Tri the Parks - Richard B. Russell State Park

2010-08-15 9:14 AM
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Subject: RE: Tri the Parks - Richard B. Russell State Park
haha lots of weight since IMSG....

well raced BB

this part sounded like my race

Comments:

of course I didn't get the garmin to work in multisport mode ugh..more practice with that damn thing but my partner said the second loop was slower than the first

What would you do differently?:

increase swim volume which has been lagging since IMSG (just sub in IMAZ)
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