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Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority
32C / 90F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 50m 59s
Overall Rank = 271/574
Age Group = M 45 - 49
Age Group Rank = 41/57
Swim
  • 17m 16s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 07s / 100 yards
Comments:

Bad swim. Very uncomfortable. Swam on my side and breast for half the swim.
What would you do differently?:

Swim more in the open water and more group swims.
Transition 1
  • 06m 26s
Comments:

T was in tent with many others. Very confusing. Everything was left in bags.
Bike
  • 1h 51m 35s
  • 31.07 miles
  • 16.71 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Ride with new pedals a few times before race.
Transition 2
  • 04m 29s
Comments:

Had to go into tent and pull shoes and hat out of bag.
Run
  • 31m 15s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 03s  min/mile
Comments:

Got a severe cramp at mile 2. Ran for another 3/4 mile and then walked for a minute or two.
What would you do differently?:

Drink more on the bike.
Post race
Warm down:

Not much.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The swim was a complete failure.

Event comments:

My first race. What can I say other than I finished! It was awesome!




Last updated: 2012-12-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:16 | 820 yards | 02m 07s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/57
Overall: 0/574
Performance:
Suit: 2XU - T2
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 21C / 70F Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 06:26
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:51:35 | 31.07 miles | 16.71 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/57
Overall: 0/574
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Two out/back laps towards Yaz Island. Over the bridge twice.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 04:29
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:31:15 | 03.11 miles | 10m 03s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/57
Overall: 0/574
Performance: Average
Course: Flat course around the corniche.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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] 4

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Subject: Abu Dhabi International Triathlon - Sprint Distance

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Subject: RE: Abu Dhabi International Triathlon - Sprint Distance
Congrats on finishing your first race! You picked a cool one to do too. I would love to do that race and visit Abu Dhabi but I dont think I will ever have the $$ to do so.
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