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Guelph, Ontario
Canada
Trisport Canada
29C / 84F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 10m 35s
Overall Rank = 277/346
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 31/33
Pre-race routine:

Got to the race site nice and early. Was unusually calm and relaxed. Ate a little. Felt great. Until the put the bouys for the swim out. Holy cow that looked far!
Event warmup:

A very short 200m swim. Panic was beginning to set in a little about the swim. And it turns out they changed to start to a single wave, mass start. Holy cow. One guy swam the entire swim course as a warm up! What's with that.
Swim
  • 30m 16s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 51s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim was awesome. 2 years of worry and it went perfect. My navigation was off and the water was very murky but all in all I was very happy with the swim. I didn't even push it I just coasted the whole way. I came out of the water feeling great!

My first 1500m open water swim = success
What would you do differently?:

Try to sight more and swim straight.
Transition 1
  • 02m 2s
Comments:

I took my time totally. I didn't rush. I heard JKnapman yell out "BT" from the sideline. That was funny. I was totaly freaked out that most of the bikes in my age group were still on the rack. I shouldn't be this far ahead at that point.
What would you do differently?:

Actually try to get on the bike leg faster and not doddle.
Bike
  • 1h 31m 58s
  • 26.1 miles
  • 17.03 mile/hr
Comments:

Now this was more like it. People passing me like crazy. My odometer said I was averaging 30kph but I couldn't figure out why people were still smokin by me. Went out too hard trying to keep up and pushed to hard on the hills. i know I can do better than this.
What would you do differently?:

RIDE MY OLD GARDIN!!!

My 2003 Fuji Aloha is now officially for sale! It's too small.
Transition 2
  • 01m 47s
Comments:

Again, took my time. Was demoralized to see that every bike in my age group was back on the rack. My ENTIRE age group passed me on the bike. Except the guy that crashed and went out. Holy demoralizing. I've done 42 in 1:15 before.
What would you do differently?:

Try harder. I actually took a moment to drink a little and check out the sights.
Run
  • 1h 04m
  • 6.21 miles
  • 10m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

Best 10 time ever. Just kept moving and didn't walk at all. I could have pushed harder but felt demoralized by being so far behind. I really wanted to break 3 hours. I need to do more speed work.
What would you do differently?:

Push harder
Post race
Warm down:

None. Just sat and chatted. Overall felt great!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Bike = slow and Run = slow

Event comments:

For my first Olympic I'm happy. The exact same course is being run Sept. 2nd. So I'm going to try and really improve over the summer and try again then. I want to do 2:45.

Next step on my journey to 1/2 IM = complete!




Last updated: 2006-07-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:16 | 1640 yards | 01m 51s / 100yards
Age Group: 12/33
Overall: 137/346
Performance: Good
Suit: Ironman Long John Sprint
Course: Rectangular out and back.
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Good Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:02
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:31:58 | 26.1 miles | 17.03 mile/hr
Age Group: 37/33
Overall: 248/346
Performance: Bad
Wind: Little
Course: A little hilly on some rough roads. Not a tough course.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 76
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Too hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:47
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:04:00 | 06.21 miles | 10m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 32/33
Overall: 209/346
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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2006-07-01 7:14 PM

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Subject: Guelph Lake I Olympic

2006-07-04 7:09 AM
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Subject: RE: Guelph Lake I Olympic

Congratulation on finishing your first Olympic Tri.

You had an awesome swim, I am sure you will break 3 hours next time,

2:45 you will need to work for but you can do it.

Well done

2006-07-04 5:47 PM
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Ah so you did hear me. Right on.

I was finished my dismount bike duties early and I did see you finish. Complete with a big hug from the young ones. But that mass start must have been fun.

2006-07-04 9:54 PM
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Subject: RE: Guelph Lake I Olympic
Congrats on a great race! I think you're time is awesome. You finished and to me (newbie) that is what counts the most. Hopefully I'll be able to do an Olympic by the end of next year. Great job!
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