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Blue Lake Tiathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Troutdale, Oregon
United States
68F / 20C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 42m 3s
Overall Rank = 346/415
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 3/7
Pre-race routine:

Arrived at the event early, about 7:45. Had plenty of time for everything.
Event warmup:

Light jog and stretch
Swim
  • 19m 33s
  • 800 yards
  • 02m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

Didn't feel that I had the endurance for the swim. I was on my back and doing side stroke at least half of the time. Overall very poor performance in the swimming event.
What would you do differently?:

Work on open water swims and endurance. Need to work of putting out less effort in my swimming.
Transition 1
  • 04m 10s
Comments:

Had a very hard time clicking in to my cleats. Need to either replace cleats or figure out why I have such a hard time. Did not jump on bike need to do that.
What would you do differently?:

Practice removing wetsuit, use glide or pam.
Bike
  • 42m 45s
  • 12 miles
  • 16.84 mile/hr
Comments:

Had trouble with my brake it was on all the way out. Need to check brakes before biking.
Transition 2
  • 03m
Comments:

Din't jump off bike. Should have hurried more with the run with the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster
Run
  • 32m 34s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 10m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

Had little energy. Was not able to pick up pace. Had a side ach and some cramkping 500 yards from the finish, even walked at one point
What would you do differently?:

Need to build up endurance for run. Need to learn to run at a faster pace.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked enough to cool down.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of endurance, some cramping at the finish.




Last updated: 2005-05-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:33 | 800 yards | 02m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/7
Overall: 332/415
Performance: Below average
Suit: New Iron Man Wet Suit/Full
Course: Buoys were set up parallel to the shore line. Out then around both buoys then back to the shore.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 65F / 18C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:10
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Bad
Biking
00:42:45 | 12 miles | 16.84 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/7
Overall: 331/415
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Straight and flat along marine drive.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:32:34 | 03.1 miles | 10m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/7
Overall: 365/415
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat and one gradual hill.
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? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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