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Corpus Christi, Texas
United States
High Five Events
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 53m 6s
Overall Rank = 36/213
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 2/14
Pre-race routine:

Nothing really. Drank some pickle juice just in case the swim wasn't cancelled. Had a gel with caffeine.
Event warmup:

light jogging
Swim
  • 00m
  • 328 yards
  • / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim cancelled due to dangerous chop and 30+ mph winds.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Bike
  • 35m 6s
  • 11 miles
  • 18.80 mile/hr
Comments:

Super windy on the way out, nice tail wind for the return
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m 2s
Comments:

Was really cool to see only 1 bike in the rack ahead of me. Racks were pre-assigned by age group. I like that.
What would you do differently?:

wouldn't waste time grabbing garmin off of bike. don't forget sunglasses. Bring socks in case they cancel the swim.
Run
  • 16m 57s
  • 2 miles
  • 08m 29s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

Train more. I'm still a slow runner. More brick work.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Wind!!!!

Event comments:

Wasn't the organizer's fault that the swim was cancelled. It was the safe and smart decision. Was disappointed on not getting to swim but understand the decision.




Last updated: 2012-04-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:00:00 | 328 yards | / 100yards
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 0/213
Performance:
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:35:06 | 11 miles | 18.80 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 0/213
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 102
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Too hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:02
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:16:57 | 02 miles | 08m 29s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 0/213
Performance: Average
Course: flat, fast. out and back. I could really feel the headwind on the way out.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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