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Raleigh, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 05m 34s
Overall Rank = 40/175
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 4/19
Pre-race routine:

Got there early as trabsition is 2.6 miles from my front door. I had eaten breakfast and a diet Pepsi beforehand.

This whole week leading up to this race has been a tough on. I have probably been fighting something as I felt lousy all week and had an ear infection to boot. So my expectations were not high.
Event warmup:

swam 150 yards to warm up.
Swim
  • 04m 50s
  • 250 yards
  • 01m 56s / 100 yards
Comments:

Was not breathing well. Not panic-breathing, but it was just hard to breathe deep. Turned out to swim 1.8 seconds slower than last year. 2 people passed me near the end, but I climbed out faster and got through transition faster than them. Wore my punisher suit to keep myself psyched up!

One problem with this race is the swim lanes are narrow and it makes it difficult to swim the up and back in each lane. Seeding this year was much better.
What would you do differently?:

Feel better.
Transition 1
  • 01m 17s
Comments:

Overall it was pretty good. I had to run through most of the tranistion area to get to my bike as my rack was near the bike exit.
What would you do differently?:

Not much.
Bike
  • 30m 5s
  • 10 miles
  • 19.94 mile/hr
Comments:

Did not have my usual high end and that was probably due to the rbeathing issue. Saw Wes, Linda's husband out on the course.
Transition 2
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

xtenex laces were undone on one shoe. Had to retie. Two relay runners were blocking my rack when I came in. I had to make them move to get to my spot!
What would you do differently?:

Check equipment better.
Run
  • 27m 57s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

Ran the WHOLE thing. Tough course but made it! Run IS coming along after all this rehab. A lot of it is mental! Was 48 second faster than last year!

Had another runner yell "I love the suit" which pumped me up!
Post race
Warm down:

Hung out with friends and then rushed home to prepare for the BBQ. Pictures are curtesy of Linda. (thanks).

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not feeling 100%

Event comments:

Like this race. A new sponsor The Meat House had some AWESOME sirloin afterward! Would have been faster if I knew I was coming in for this food!


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Last updated: 2011-05-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:04:50 | 250 yards | 01m 56s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/19
Overall: 47/175
Performance: Below average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:17
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:30:05 | 10 miles | 19.94 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/19
Overall: 19/175
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: Hilly out and back with a turn around down into in a cul de sac.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:26
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:27:57 | 03.11 miles | 08m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/19
Overall: 78/175
Performance: Good
Course: Out-and-back with a trough-shaped elevation profile.
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2011-08-21 10:08 PM

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2011-08-22 12:23 AM
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Looks like you put a solid race together!! Even the run this time!  Nicely done!  Hope you feel better soon.
2011-08-22 6:39 AM
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Thanks for showing me the way through the course! Great run too- you inspired me out there to not stop on the hills too!
2011-08-22 8:09 AM
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Nice job out there.  Your swim and run looked strong (didn't see the bike).

The training is really paying off.  Can't wait to see what you do in Washington!

Really enjoyed the BBQ - obviously, as we were "those" guests that wouldn't leave Tongue out

 

2011-08-22 8:46 AM
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Nice job Doug!  Fighting through your breathing issue and almost on the podium!  Keep it up.
2011-08-22 8:52 AM
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Havin'Fun - 2011-08-22 9:09 AM

Really enjoyed the BBQ - obviously, as we were "those" guests that wouldn't leave Tongue out

 

No problem. With Robin and the kids having to leave I enjoyed the extra company. The house is very empty alone. Of course when she called I had a lot of questions regarding wher everything goes! Tell Spencer I am sorry we did not play Geography.



2011-08-22 3:39 PM
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Nice work.....  

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^& WOW, even a post from long lost Andy  ^^^^^^^^^^^^



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2011-08-22 5:37 PM
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Doug, great job cutting the 48sec. off your time! I wish I had a suit like yours!! Very cool. Nice race!!
2011-08-22 5:50 PM
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Great job Doug!!!! Love the PR on the run.   Where are some BBQ photos????
2011-08-22 6:45 PM
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SSMinnow - 2011-08-22 6:50 PM Great job Doug!!!! Love the PR on the run.   Where are some BBQ photos????

I was cooking most of the time. Better ask Linda or her daughter Ashley. Wink

2011-08-23 9:35 AM
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Great job battling through some breathing issues and fabulous run!  You have had an awesome year and should be so proud!


2011-08-23 1:28 PM
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awesome job man!!!  but where's the pics of havin' fun in a bikini!?!
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