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Vint Hill, Virginia
United States
Bristow Tri and Swim
52F / 11C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 26m 25s
Overall Rank = 65/139
Age Group = M 40-44
Age Group Rank = 10/12
Pre-race routine:

Regular routine of 1 bagel, a banana, and Dunkins coffee. Woke at 4:05am. Arrived at site at 5:25am.
Event warmup:

stretched and relaxed prior to event. placed items in transition area and put bike towards inner side of bike rack, 3 bikes in.
Swim
  • 07m 37s
  • 300 meters
  • 02m 32s / 100 meters
Transition 1
  • 04m 50s
Comments:

socks, and cold weather biking gear slowed up my time in transition.
What would you do differently?:

I would wear different socks.
Bike
  • 42m 1s
  • 12.4 miles
  • 17.42 mile/hr
Comments:

Mechanical noise from crank as I was riding last 6 miles. I slowed due to this and the hills.
What would you do differently?:

Should have had tune up!
Transition 2
  • 01m 34s
Comments:

switched to short sleeve shirt due to warmer weather later in the morning and open run area.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 30m 21s
  • 5 kms
  • 06m 06s  min/km
Comments:

Ran strong considering little running in the last few months. 10 min pace for a 5K is good for me especially after bike and swim.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Went to breakfast with Amy and Kelly. Great morning!!.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Bike mechanical issue.

Event comments:

Over 6 min improvement over last years race.




Last updated: 2013-05-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:37 | 300 meters | 02m 32s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/12
Overall: 82/139
Performance: Good
Suit: None
Course: First 2 laps were freezing cold, then I got into a rhythm. The cool temps kept my heart rate down and I was able to relax like I have never done.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:50
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:42:01 | 12.4 miles | 17.42 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/12
Overall: 32/139
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Very hilly ride.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 75+
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:34
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:30:21 | 05 kms | 06m 06s  min/km
Age Group: 0/12
Overall: 101/139
Performance: Good
Course: slightly hilly route then into grass area at end.
Keeping cool Average 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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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