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Deer Creek Fall Challenge Sprint Triathlon - Triathlon


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Mt. Sterling, Ohio
United States
HFP Racing
75F / 24C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 10m 3s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 2/
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 4:00 am, I stayed at home since it was a 1.5 hr drive to the race. Had a good Breakfast. 2Turkey Bacon, 2 Whole eggs and 2 halves of a Whole Wheat Sandwich Thin
Event warmup:

Talked and got Trans set up. Swam around some.
Swim
  • 06m 18s
  • 250 meters
  • 02m 31s / 100 meters
Comments:

Nice swim, had a problem with getting clear of a few folks. Should have started farther up front. The first time I've ever said that.
What would you do differently?:

Start farther up front
Transition 1
  • 03m 5s
Comments:

Was a bit dizzy in Trans so it was harder than usual to stand on one foot and get my wetsuit off. but I got it.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 29m 12s
  • 7 miles
  • 14.38 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 02m 34s
Run
  • 27m 3s
  • 2 miles
  • 13m 32s  min/mile
Post race



Last updated: 2014-08-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:18 | 250 meters | 02m 31s / 100meters
Age Group: 2/
Overall: 4/
Performance: Good
That is watch time as the Race time included a long walk back to Trans that added about a minute and a half to my time
Suit: Sleeveless Ironman
Course: One Lap
Start type: Wade Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:05
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:29:12 | 07 miles | 14.38 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/
Overall: 6/
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Flat and nice, little climb over dam to get back but not too terrible.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:34
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:27:03 | 02 miles | 13m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/
Overall: 8/
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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