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Geelong, Victoria
Australia
USM Events
20C / 68F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 46m 57s
Overall Rank = 492/821
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 70/98
Pre-race routine:

Was hoping for a bit of a sleep in as this was to be held in Geelong, however the SUPER STRONG winds the day before meant that Registration and Bike racking had to be done early on Race day.

Event warmup:

Quick swim to get wet and feel the water temperature.
Swim
  • 27m 48s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 51s / 100 meters
Comments:

Unsure of overall rank or official time as my timing band didn't work on this leg?

Ran into a few yacht moring markers on way out but all-in-all I felt good in the water and didn't have to stop at all!!
What would you do differently?:

Next race (Sprint distance) I will hopefully be able to push harder in the swim and make up some time on the guys who fly by on the bike.
Transition 1
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

Tough start of bike leg heading straight up hill after a 200m from start.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe really focus on getting the suit off my ankles cleanly
Bike
  • 1h 23m 39s
  • 40 kms
  • 28.69 km/hr
Comments:

I just can't keep up with ANYONE... I would like to use my bike as an excuse, but realistically I am still too big for the bike and don't have the legs.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure how to go better? Maybe Aerobars would help, but can't afford them yet.
Transition 2
  • 01m 43s
Comments:

Had a few issues getting my socks on... I think this was mainly due to the sandy transition and feet that were a bit too wet / sweaty from the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Elastic laces would be something to consider?
Run
  • 52m 5s
  • 10 kms
  • 05m 13s  min/km
Comments:

First 5km SUCKED.... The hills in the park killed me and I really didn't feel like I had anything left. However, as I past half way at the Finish line, I started to feel ok and managed to push through to the end.
What would you do differently?:

I've said it before and I'll say it again... PUSH HARD out of T2 and keep the momentum to the end.
Post race
Warm down:

Little bit of stretching after I caught my breath!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My size, fitness and lack of experience.

Event comments:

Unlucky for the organisers to have such crappy weather the day before when Registration and Bike racking was supposed to happen as well as the other events... Good to have an event at home though!!!




Last updated: 2010-08-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:48 | 1500 meters | 01m 51s / 100meters
Age Group: 33/98
Overall: 0/821
Performance: Good
Suit: Peak - Surf wetsuit
Course: P shape course (out 600m - across 500m - in 400)
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 19C / 66F Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:37
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:23:39 | 40 kms | 28.69 km/hr
Age Group: 76/98
Overall: 547/821
Performance: Below average
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Through Eastern Park out to Point Henry then turn around at Curlewis. Really strong headwind on the way back into town and the few decent hills Hurt a lot!
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:43
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:52:05 | 10 kms | 05m 13s  min/km
Age Group: 75/98
Overall: 516/821
Performance: Below average
0 - 4k - 22:59 (avg 5:45/km) 4 - 5km - 28:06 (5:07/km) 5 - 10km - 22:59 (avg 4:47/km)
Course: Up into Eastern Park (with a couple of nasty / steep climbs) then back past the finish line out to Drumcondra Park and along waterfront to finish.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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