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Cutting Edge Half Classic - Triathlon


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Effingham, Illinois
United States
Cutting Edge Triathlon
 		Total Time = 5h 36m 31s
Overall Rank = 55/133
Age Group = M 45 - 49
Age Group Rank = 10/17
Pre-race routine:

Set up transition.
Swim
  • 31m 16s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 29s / 100 yards
Comments:

Didn't wear wetsuit - glad for it. Lots of tall "grass" in shallow water made it difficult at times.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 03m 19s
Comments:

Took my time (as usual).
Bike
  • 3h 04m 12s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.25 mile/hr
Comments:

As usual I didn't train much for the bike. Only two long training bike rides. By the end I was ready to get off that thing.
What would you do differently?:

Train more.
Transition 2
  • 02m 42s
Run
  • 1h 55m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 51s  min/mile
Comments:

No walking (save aid stations). Legs were really tight the last quarter of the run.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Event comments:

I really like this race - laid back but still very organized with lots of volunteers.




Last updated: 2013-01-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:31:16 | 2112 yards | 01m 29s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/17
Overall: 23/133
Performance: Average
Suit: No
Course: 2 loop
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:19
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
03:04:12 | 56 miles | 18.25 mile/hr
Age Group: 11/17
Overall: 39/133
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:42
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:55:00 | 13.1 miles | 08m 51s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 0/133
Performance: Good
Course: 2X out and back. Some hills but mostly flat. No shade. Some paved and some crushed gravel road.
Keeping cool Drinking
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] 5

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