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Sherando, Virginia
United States
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 01m 27s
Overall Rank = 148/366
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 8/13
Pre-race routine:

Got to the race in plenty of time. Fairly long wait for packet pickup. Set up in Transition Area, took in one Clif Shot and bottle of Gatorade 1/2 hour prior to start.
Event warmup:

Nothing.
Swim
  • 17m 21s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 07s / 100 yards
Comments:

Brrrr..... Very cold water and my first time in a wet suit. Went quite well however, felt quite strong throughout. Only a few breast strokes to aid in navigation.
What would you do differently?:

Pretty satisfied.
Transition 1
  • 02m 51s
Comments:

A conservative transition. Took a few moments to gather my breath when I got to the bike. Suit a little clumsy to get off, but not too bad.
What would you do differently?:

Practice with the suit. Could have easily saved 30-45 seconds with a little practice.
Bike
  • 1h 12m 57s
  • 20 miles
  • 16.45 mile/hr
Comments:

Overall a good ride. The lack of aerobars on a mainly flat, straight course limited my potential a bit.

My riding is pretty good, but this is an area that can certainly improve with more intensive work.
What would you do differently?:

Install aerobars, emphasize cycling in my training for next season.
Transition 2
  • 01m 30s
Comments:

Better transition. Nothing fancy, pretty clean getaway.
Run
  • 26m 49s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

Pretty good run on a tough course. Started slow, but worked up speed consistently. Very strong push at end.
What would you do differently?:

Perhaps take an energy gel near the end of the bike leg, but overall a good effort.
Post race
Warm down:

Kibbitzed and ate

What limited your ability to perform faster:

More consistent training in my "weaker" disciplines. Even 2-3 minutes faster on the bike would have moved me up 2-3 positions in my age group.

Event comments:

First time event. Some hassles with parking and packet pickup, but another good job by set-upinc.




Last updated: 2005-10-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:21 | 820 yards | 02m 07s / 100yards
Age Group: 6/13
Overall: 126/366
Performance: Good
Suit: Full body, no sleeves
Course: Out and back rectangle
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:51
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:12:57 | 20 miles | 16.45 mile/hr
Age Group: 10/13
Overall: 175/366
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Modified out-and-back. Listed as 19, but easily 20 to 20.5.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:30
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:26:49 | 03.11 miles | 08m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/13
Overall: 171/366
Performance: Good
Course: trail run at beginning, mostly flat, with a BIG uphill, downhill at end.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2005-10-18 4:09 PM

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Subject: Sherando Lake Sprint

2005-10-18 5:46 PM
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Subject: RE: Sherando Lake Sprint
Nice job Ken. I questioned the bike distance as well, but forgot to reset my computer so I couldn't be sure. I just know I was averaging 21+ most of the course and my time didn't reflect that. I certainly consider this one again next year.
2005-10-18 6:46 PM
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Durham, NC
Subject: RE: Sherando Lake Sprint
Nice work. Good swim, especially for the first time in your wetsuit (I am dreading the OW/wetsuit experience). Good run too... any more races or are you off till the spring?
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