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Perris, California
United States
SAW Sports Productions
55F / 13C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 52m 11s
Overall Rank = 70/135
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 10/16
Pre-race routine:

I picked up my brother at 5:30, at the race site by 5:50. I had a small bowl of oatmeal and gatoraid for breakfast at about 5am and had an non-caffinated gel about 20 minutes before the race.
Event warmup:

I swam about 100 meters before the race. It was only about 45 degrees when the race started. The water was much warmer than the air temp.
Swim
  • 30m 48s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 53s / 100 yards
Comments:

I swam faster than my last race and I think the course was about the same length. I started out slow and built speed as I went. I slowed down a bit the last portion of the race, I was getting some chaffing on my neck.
What would you do differently?:

Body glide my neck, I've never had problems there before
Transition 1
  • 05m 41s
Comments:

I passed about 7 people in transition. I was able to run up the beach and get my wetsuit off easily. I need to get some tri shoes, my shoes with the boa system aren't very easy to get on, they are easy to get off though.
Bike
  • 1h 17m 46s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.17 mile/hr
Comments:

I think I could have pushed a little harder, my HR dropped some on the second loop, the legs felt very fresh starting the run. It was still cold, I was glad I put on a dry top to start the ride. I couldn't feel my feet during any of the ride.
What would you do differently?:

Push harder on the flats.
Transition 2
  • 01m 24s
Comments:

I forgot to take a gel with me and my shoes didn't want to go on, maybe it was because I couldn't feel my feet.
Run
  • 56m 31s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 06s  min/mile
Comments:

My run felt great. I probably could have pushed harder while on the dam and start my kick a little sooner. I had a gel at mile 2. No cramps or pain. I started to feel my feet again at by 1.5 and noticed that I had a few rocks in my left shoe, but they didn't cause any damage.
What would you do differently?:

Run harder, I tried to not look at my HR, but I would have pushed harder if I had. I wanted to run more by feel.
Post race
Warm down:

Sat with the family and waited for the rest of my family to come in.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I still need to lose about 40 pounds

Event comments:

This is the 4th time I've done this event. It seems they are getting a little cheaper every time. I really like this race because it is a great course and close to my home. The transition area was a joke, bikes everywhere, not enough racks. It didn't look like there were any sponsors. Maybe the small turnout was caused by the poor weather.


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Last updated: 2012-04-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:48 | 1640 yards | 01m 53s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 0/135
Performance: Good
Suit: Fit2Race
Course:
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 60F / 16C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:41
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
01:17:46 | 24.85 miles | 19.17 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 0/135
Performance: Average
My average HR was 160.
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Rough  Cadence: 80
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:24
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:56:31 | 06.21 miles | 09m 06s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 0/135
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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] 3

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