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Jackson, Georgia
United States
Blue Sky Sports
85F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 17m 44s
Overall Rank = 106/512
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 14/48
Pre-race routine:

Jogged for about 10 min.
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 12m 44s
  • 656 yards
  • 01m 56s / 100 yards
Comments:

Nice easy swim leg. First time I didn't feel like I was having to fight too much.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure. Maybe swim a little harder, but I think the pacing was good.
Transition 1
  • 01m 30s
Comments:

I'm not sure what the T1 time was, but whatever it is I suck at it. I need to practice this.
What would you do differently?:

Work on starting with my shoes in the bike already. Practice this a lot.
Bike
  • 39m 50s
  • 13.7 miles
  • 20.64 mile/hr
Comments:

I don't know my overall rank, etc., in the bike. It was a definite improvement over previous rides though.
What would you do differently?:

Work more on getting and keeping in the aero position -- I spent most time in the drops. Maybe get a new bike.
Transition 2
  • 01m 6s
Comments:

Lousy transition. Not good at keeping shoes in bike. No snaps in my shoes so I had to lace them. bad, bad, bad.
What would you do differently?:

Work on transitioning with my shoes in the bike. Put the snap laces in my shoes.
Run
  • 24m 3s
  • 3.1 kms
  • 07m 46s  min/km
Comments:

I really need to work on my bricks and transitioning to the run.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Mainly transitioning and bike work.

Event comments:

Tri the Parks are always good races and well organized.




Last updated: 2006-08-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:44 | 656 yards | 01m 56s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/48
Overall: 0/512
Performance: Good
That includes the T1 transition time, plus the run from the lake. I'd estimate that all took about 2 - 2.5 mins.
Suit: None
Course: Simple triangular course.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 85F / 29C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:30
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:39:50 | 13.7 miles | 20.64 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/48
Overall: 0/512
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: Great course. A few hills, but overall not too technical and long stretches.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:06
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:24:03 | 03.1 kms | 07m 46s  min/km
Age Group: 0/48
Overall: 0/512
Performance: Average
None.
Course: A little hilly, but nice and pretty shady.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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] 4

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2006-08-20 7:42 PM

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Subject: Tri the Parks - High Falls State Park


2006-08-20 9:04 PM
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Douglasville GA
Subject: RE: Tri the Parks - High Falls State Park
Congrats on your race -- excellent time!
2006-08-20 9:14 PM
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Great job!
2006-08-20 11:16 PM
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Subject: RE: Tri the Parks - High Falls State Park
Oh no! Another AG competitor! I wouldn't say that if I had your times. Great job. Hopefully I can pull some times like that at PTC.
2006-08-21 9:37 AM
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Lilburn, GA
Subject: RE: Tri the Parks - High Falls State Park
Thanks for the encouragement! I wouldn't say another AG competitor though, more like another AG participant! Keep up the great work.
2006-08-21 9:40 AM
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Congrats on the race!


2006-08-21 8:28 PM
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Looks like you had a great race.  Congrats!

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