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Tri the Parks - TriathlonOlympic


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Atlanta, GA
United States
Blue Sky Sports
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 25m 43s
Overall Rank = 13/22
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

I had to drive 1.5 hours -- not good for warmup.
I had 3 transition bags ready to go, but no way to get them to the transition area -- need a backpack.
Event warmup:

Not really much at all -- used the first half of the swim to warmup :)
Swim
  • 19m 35s
  • 1000 meters
  • 01m 58s / 100 meters
Comments:

No way to know ranking ... I probably went out too fast
What would you do differently?:

Get a better warmup.
Go to the bathroom LONG before the event
Transition 1
  • 02m 41s
Comments:

Used running shoes and my straps (I don't have clips yet).
What would you do differently?:

Maybe try not wearing socks.
Bike
  • 1h 11m 18s
  • 35 kms
  • 29.45 km/hr
Comments:

Felt good. Early on, seemed like everyone was passing me.
What would you do differently?:

I would take it easier on the hills, I was too eager going up...
Transition 2
  • 01m 52s
Comments:

Because I used straps, no need to change shoes.
Run
  • 50m 15s
  • 10 kms
  • 05m 02s  min/km
Comments:

I went out pretty slowly (or it felt slow), then in the second 5k I turned it up and kept a faster pace to the end.
What would you do differently?:

Probably go a little harder in klicks 3-5, and then again 9 and 10.
I think 7 minute miles should be my goal.
Post race
Warm down:

Not much warmdown.
The 1.5 hour ride home was tough (not moving).
I stopped midway and used the can, stretched some.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Probably just overall specific training.
Also, I took the transitions slowly.
The pre-race was kind of tight.

Event comments:

My first tri! I made my goal (2:30) time, had a good positive overall experience.




Last updated: 2004-06-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:35 | 1000 meters | 01m 58s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/22
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: triangular course two legs (entry and exit from different points) 600 out and 400 back.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 79F / 26C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:41
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:11:18 | 35 kms | 29.45 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/22
Performance:
that's about 18.5 mph, or 29.45 kph.
Wind: None
Course: Somewhat hilly, out 8 miles or so, a circle, and back the last 6 miles along the same route. First hill (out and back) was a bear!
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:52
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:50:15 | 10 kms | 05m 02s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/22
Performance: Good
Overall: 5.025 min/k, or 7.852 min/mile First 5k: 5.136 min/k, or 8.025 min/mile Second 5k: 4.913 min/k, or 7.677 min/mile
Course: It was a 5k * 2 course, first 200m trail through the woods, rest was blacktop road mostly shaded with trees.
Keeping cool Good 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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2004-08-02 1:00 PM

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Austin, TX
Subject: Tri the Parks

2004-08-02 1:08 PM
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Wow, you sure are fast--especially for such a long event. Congrats!
2004-08-02 1:09 PM
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Subject: RE: Tri the Parks
Great race! What are Klicks?
Tom
2004-08-03 3:33 PM
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Sugar Hill, GA
Subject: RE: Tri the Parks
I'll answer Madcow, klicks are kilometers.

Qneill I was there and also filed a race report. The race was too hot and humid for me but you had a great race, congrats. My goal was to break 2:50 but I ended up walking half the 10K.
2005-06-14 10:11 AM
in reply to: #42631

Member
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Austin, TX
Subject: RE: Tri the Parks
Thanks for the props.

Sorry it took so long to post a reply ... I JUST NOW FOUND THE REPLIES list to my post!!

As Madcow replied, klicks are kilometers...
2005-06-14 10:16 AM
in reply to: #43177

Member
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Austin, TX
Subject: RE: Tri the Parks
JT,

Thanks for the congrats.
As I said to Madcow, I JUST NOW FOUND the replies to my race report.
I'm still slowly finding this site's bells and whistles. You filed a race report, but I couldn't find it ... can you post a link (or just message me).
--
Quentin


2007-08-06 11:22 AM
in reply to: #42631

Member
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Austin, TX
Subject: RE: Tri the Parks
Hi madcow.
I started to post a reply, and then saw that I replied already.
P.S. I moved to Austin TX in 2006; the Tri scene here is awesome.
--
quentin


Edited by qneill 2007-08-06 11:23 AM
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