Island Lake of Novi Triathlon and Open Water Swim

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Island Lake of Novi Triathlon and Open Water Swim - Triathlon


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Novi, Michigan
United States
FAST (Ford Athletic Swim and Triathlon)
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 38m 41s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 14/21
Pre-race routine:

Ate my bagel and PB. Drank water. Parked the car about 1 mile from the venue. My wife and I rode the bikes ther as opposed to taking the bus. Got transition set up and was ready.
I was really not prepared for this one. I started a new job mid July and had done zero training since. Really felt "off" that morning.
Event warmup:

Jumping jacks and stretch out. Water was warm so no problem.
Swim
  • 19m 54s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 16s / 100 yards
Comments:

Never train for the swim. I'm amazed at how many do that still have trouble with the swim. I guess I'm fortunate that the water doesn't scare me ( I do respect it) and I've never been close to a paninc attack. Did my typical outside start and made decent time. I do 13 to 15 freestyle, then roll on my back and kick a little with my feet (little kicks) and do an under water paddle with my arms. It works for now based on my extensive traing.....ha!
What would you do differently?:

Train
Transition 1
  • 02m 46s
Comments:

Same deal. Need to rubber band the shoes and get a tri suit. My shirt sticks to my wet body all the time, even when I dry off.
What would you do differently?:

Just what I said.
Bike
  • 37m 44s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.08 mile/hr
Comments:

I really started to feel bad here. Very disappointed in my performance. With no hockey in the Summer and no training for at least a month I was toast. All work and no play really got me here. I wanted to quit after the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Train
Transition 2
  • 01m 50s
Comments:

Wasn't looking forward to finishing but then I don't like to quit.
Run
  • 36m 30s
  • 3 miles
  • 12m 10s  min/mile
Comments:

Really hit the wall. Walked for most but did manage to shuffle in. Worst 5k ever.
What would you do differently?:

Really need to get myself going again. Extremely disappointd.
Post race
Warm down:

Kept from throwing up. Drank gatorade and waited for the wife to come through the chute.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training......as in zippo.




Last updated: 2011-02-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:54 | 880 yards | 02m 16s / 100yards
Age Group: 11/21
Overall: 21/
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:46
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:37:44 | 12 miles | 19.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 11/21
Overall: 21/
Performance: Bad
Wind:
Course: Flat, easy
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:50
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:36:30 | 03 miles | 12m 10s  min/mile
Age Group: 18/21
Overall: 21/
Performance: Bad
Course: Easy flat, some trails.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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