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Freeport, Maine
United States
Tri-Maine
65F / 18C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 52m 24s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 39 and under
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

I had a rough night with some knee and ankle pain...didn't sleep well at all, but woke up and felt fine. Showered and shaved. Got there about 90 min early.
Ate part of a power bar, banana, and gu before swim, gu before bike, gu on bike, gu before run
Event warmup:

No real warm up. A little stretch and a brief swim.
Swim
  • 27m 41s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 41s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was the first really crowded swim that I have been involved in. I did pretty good with the bumping and pushing, but it was new and I spent some mental energy dealing with it.
What would you do differently?:

I'm not sure I would do anything differently. Maybe wear bootys or one of those caps. Might consider getting ear plugs.
Transition 1
  • 03m 50s
Comments:

I didn't rush.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster - I was 46 out of 50
Bike
  • 1h 23m 6s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 17.94 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike route started with a 1 mile climb. The road was occasionally bumpy, but was nice. I spent the entire time getting passed.
What would you do differently?:

My tires weren't pumped up enough. Fortunately I asked the bike guys to pump it up before the race. Ride harder / faster.
Transition 2
  • 02m 45s
Comments:

Didn't rush
What would you do differently?:

Go faster. I was 42 out of 50.
Run
  • 55m 24s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 55s  min/mile
Post race
Event comments:

Good race. Everything was on time and organized. Some of the roads for the bike were a little choppy, but maybe that can't be helped.




Last updated: 2010-09-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:41 | 1640 yards | 01m 41s / 100yards
Age Group: 22/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit: Full Wet Suit
Course: Diamond shaped with bouys always on the left.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 60F / 16C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:50
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:23:06 | 24.85 miles | 17.94 mile/hr
Age Group: 39/
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:45
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:55:24 | 06.21 miles | 08m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 42/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: The first mile was a hill (last mile was down hill). There were some mild hills in between. Overall, the run was good.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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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2010-09-19 9:00 AM

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Subject: The Lobsterman Triathlon


2010-09-19 1:52 PM
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Subject: RE: The Lobsterman Triathlon
Congrats. That was some cold water. I know earplugs help. I'm a transplanted New Englander. I was thinking about doing this race next year.
2010-09-19 5:34 PM
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Subject: RE: The Lobsterman Triathlon
Congrats on a good race!

As for the bumping and pushing in the swimming, I find the best way to deal with that is to expect it, don't take it personally unless you're getting a deliberate beat down (that has happened to me!) and just be prepared to go around people who are in your way, or let faster swimmers pass. Eventually everyone spaces out nicely anyway. Sometimes it's best to go wide and avoid the traffic.

Also, this is the 2nd year that I've had a neoprene cap at Lobsterman. I highly recommend it. I got this one from TriSports.com: http://www.trisports.com/blseirskcap.html
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