QuakerMan Half Iron Triathlon

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Quakertown, Pennsylvania
United States
Genesis Adventures
80F / 27C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 6h 05m 39s
Overall Rank = 33/77
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 0/
Event warmup:

Not much, short jog. light swim about 10 minutes before race.
Swim
  • 36m 6s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 43s / 100 yards
Comments:

No wetsuits allowed which was a bit of a surprise. Made it a little more difficult.
What would you do differently?:

Not much. Just need to train for better pacing as I still find myself breast stroking.
Transition 1
  • 01m 40s
Comments:

I got a great position for this transition, on the main aisle a very short distance from the bike out. Went rather well. I do have to get a tri suit because I spent 20 or 30 seconds just getting the damned shirt over my head.
What would you do differently?:

Tri suit.
Bike
  • 3h 20m 21s
  • 58 miles
  • 17.37 mile/hr
Comments:

Got a flat on the third lap. Cost me around 8 or 9 minutes. Saw alot of flats on the course. Apparently someone told me there was alot of glass on the course.
What would you do differently?:

Just need to work harder at my biking.
Transition 2
  • 01m 15s
Comments:

Again, great position in the transition area.
What would you do differently?:

not much.

Run
  • 2h 06m 16s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

This was a tough run. Very humid and hot as well as hilly. Kicked my ass.
What would you do differently?:

Need to train harder in heat and hills.
Post race



Last updated: 2012-09-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:36:06 | 2112 yards | 01m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/77
Performance: Good
Suit: none
Course: Two laps around a triangular course going clockwise in Lake Nockamixon
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:40
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:20:21 | 58 miles | 17.37 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/77
Performance: Below average
Wind: Some
Course: 3 laps around the park, 18.5 each plus the .6 miles out to the main road.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:15
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:06:16 | 13.1 miles | 09m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/77
Performance: Below average
Course: Two out and back runs.
Keeping cool Below average 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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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Subject: QuakerMan Half Iron Triathlon

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Subject: RE: QuakerMan Half Iron Triathlon
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