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Roxboro, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
80F / 27C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 42m 7s
Overall Rank = 89/131
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 6/9
Pre-race routine:

Wake up call at 3:45 am. Fixed some bagels with peanut butter, grabbed a water and out the door to pick up a friend for 4:30 am to head to the race site.
Event warmup:

No warmup, just stretching.
Swim
  • 14m 47s
  • 820 yards
  • 01m 48s / 100 yards
Comments:

I was not expecting the slimy feeling when entering the water. The first stretch to the turn buoy was interesting. Worked on trying to find a ryhthm. Once I made the turn I had no one around me for 15 feet on either side. Allowed me to get into a nice ryhthm.
What would you do differently?:

Continue to work on sighting.
Transition 1
  • 02m 5s
Comments:

Long run uphill from swim exit to transition.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 53m 12s
  • 16 miles
  • 18.05 mile/hr
Comments:

Once the bike portion started the rain began to fall. It was heavy for most of the remainder of the race. At mile 4 on the steepest downhill section the bike began to shake violently at 38 mph. I assume I was hydroplaning at that point. I thought I was going down but fortunately I was able to hang on. After that, I was hesitant from pushing it on the rest of the route. Still pleased with the average considering the conditions.
What would you do differently?:

Hard to say with the heavy rain that I would change anything.
Transition 2
  • 00m 54s
Comments:

Good T2 for me. I got a good laugh when looking down at my running shoes and seeing puddles of water in them. They probably weighed 3 pounds each.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 31m 12s
  • 3 miles
  • 10m 24s  min/mile
Comments:

The trail run turned into a mud run with the rain. Made for some slippery traction. Most of the route was a single lane on the trail. ABout halfway through the run we passed some campsites and someone was cooking bacon. That sure did smell pretty good at that point.
What would you do differently?:

Try to continue to push the pace.
Post race
Warm down:

A little stretching.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Weather

Event comments:

This was a great race given the conditions. It actually made it fun dealing with the heavy rain.




Last updated: 2011-07-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:47 | 820 yards | 01m 48s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/9
Overall: 59/131
Performance: Good
Suit: 2XU Tri Top and Bottom
Course: Point to Point Lake Swim
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:05
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:53:12 | 16 miles | 18.05 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/9
Overall: 93/131
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Rolling Hills
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:54
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:31:12 | 03 miles | 10m 24s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/9
Overall: 100/131
Performance: Average
Course: Trail Run
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2011-08-14 10:25 PM

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2011-08-15 7:14 AM
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Great race! Weather made it fun, I think! Way to keep at it

2011-08-15 8:15 AM
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Congrats on a great race!
2011-08-16 1:31 PM
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I remember the bacon! Actually saw a camper waving to the runners - was hoping he had some of that bacon for me! Nice job on your race - and great website you have too!
2011-08-17 7:52 AM
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Thanks for all the kind words everyone.  The smell of that bacon just hit the spot on the run after dealing with the weather conditions.

Thanks Joe for the comment on the website.  It is great to see how things have evolved.

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