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Luray, Virginia
United States
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Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 36m 16s
Overall Rank = 47/283
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 7/34
Pre-race routine:

No specific ritual/routine. Tried to stay dry.
Event warmup:

Some light swimming.
Swim
  • 13m 39s
  • 820 yards
  • 01m 40s / 100 yards
Comments:

This is my strongest portion. I felt good during the swim. No problems at the start, a little crowded at the buoys, overall a good swim.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 01m 52s
Comments:

I fumbled a little bit with my helmet - actually dropped it.
What would you do differently?:

I will leave my helmet unbuckled next time
Bike
  • 56m 18s
  • 17 miles
  • 18.12 mile/hr
Comments:

I am not a strong cyclist. Overall, I did ok and this is a good result for me. I felt a little fatigued on the hills.

Tried to be careful on the wet pavement.
What would you do differently?:

Train more on the bike.
Transition 2
  • 01m 21s
Comments:

I am very careful about tying my shoes and this costs me a little time.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 23m 9s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt very tired and a little heavy legged during the run. I was hoping for about 22 - a little disappointed in my run.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure - I was just a little tired. Possibly rest more prior to the event, better tapering.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, kept moving, drank water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of bike power, slight fatigue during the run.

Event comments:

Great race, beautiful venue. I will be back, probably attempt the international next year.




Last updated: 2010-08-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:39 | 820 yards | 01m 40s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/34
Overall: 23/283
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri shorts
Course: Pretty standard - 2 buoys and back in.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:52
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:56:18 | 17 miles | 18.12 mile/hr
Age Group: 11/34
Overall: 85/283
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Rolling, beautiful
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:21
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:09 | 03.11 miles | 07m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 7/34
Overall: 46/283
Performance: Average
Course: Rolling, very nice
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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