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Rolesville, North Carolina
United States
Set Up Events
80F / 27C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 04m 52s
Overall Rank = 26/81
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 6/11
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 5:30 since the race was about 15 minutes away. Had a bacon egg and cheese biscuit (No bagels).
Event warmup:

No really warmup. Just a little stretching.
Swim
  • 06m 53s
  • 300 yards
  • 02m 17s / 100 yards
Comments:

Well, I still need to work on my swimming but the swim was much better than I anticipated. I was fortunate that there was a 1:30 break after me so I wasn't pressured in the water at all. Was able to maintain a smooth pace the entire swim. Felt great.
What would you do differently?:

Just continue working on swimming. Learn how to flip turn or at least swim under the ropes instead of ducking under.
Transition 1
  • 01m 16s
Comments:

It was a long transition area. I actually took my time and got it done.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I think I did well in the transition. Maybe move a little faster. but all good.
Bike
  • 34m 25s
  • 10 miles
  • 17.43 mile/hr
Comments:

Pretty good on the bike. It wasn't my best effort. Nothing really wrong but I still had lots left in the tank when I was done. I do not think I attacked as much as I should have.
What would you do differently?:

I need to spend more time in the saddle. I have to improve my cycling.
Transition 2
  • 00m 47s
Comments:

Did good job just dropping my helmet and getting my running shoes on.
What would you do differently?:

T2 went smoothly.
Run
  • 21m 34s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

The run was good. Ran as quickly as I could.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing else I could have differently.
Post race
Warm down:

Nothing special. I really need to work on a better cool down.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Poor swim turns and a completely sluggish bike ride.

Event comments:

I would definitely do this race again. Love the ride.




Last updated: 2011-12-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:53 | 300 yards | 02m 17s / 100yards
Age Group: 9/11
Overall: 66/81
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Snake Pool swim.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:16
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:34:25 | 10 miles | 17.43 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/11
Overall: 40/81
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Rolling hills. Not bad.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:47
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:21:34 | 03.11 miles | 06m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/11
Overall: 9/81
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2012-04-15 7:58 PM

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2012-04-15 10:16 PM
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Subject: RE: Granite Falls Triathlon
that looks like a pretty solid race report.   Your times are not bad, it is early in the season and that is a good base.  
2012-04-16 8:13 AM
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Subject: RE: Granite Falls Triathlon
Nice race!  You started right in front of me in the pool, and I met you after the race in the cooldown area.  See you at the next one!
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