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Chandler, Arizona
United States
Tri-Famliy Racing
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 08m 59s
Overall Rank = 25/63
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 7/20
Pre-race routine:

Ate my usual power bar with coffee when I got up, then a banana and water while driving to the race.
Event warmup:

A little jogging around pool deck, but not much.
Swim
  • 07m 41s
  • 400 yards
  • 01m 55s / 100 yards
Comments:

Pool wasn't overly warm, and it was quite dirty. I felt OK, and for the most part was able to keep with my breath on every 3 strokes. Didn't hang too long on the sides before pushing off. I think the longest I stayed was for 3 breaths. Being 50 yrds wide helps reduce your ability to hang on the side. This pool had no super deep end, so that helped with my menal issues I have with deep water.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really.
Transition 1
  • 03m
Comments:

I looked at my watch and the run from the steps of the pool to my bike was 50 some seconds. Almost a full minute. Usually it doesn't matter where you rack your bike, but in this Tri it did. And as it turned out, I racked it in the farthest spot possible. Lesson learned. My set up was good, but I put a sock on upside down, and had to redo it. I was able to run with my bike and did a running/jumping mount (on the line this time) and all was good.
What would you do differently?:

The socks I used are impossible to tell which side is toe up, so if I use them again, I have to pay attention to that before I roll them down and put them in my bike shoes.
Bike
  • 39m 40s
  • 12.6 miles
  • 19.06 mile/hr
Comments:

Once I found a gear I liked, I just stayed in it the whole time. course was flat, with a few spots of bumpy, decorative cobblestone crap along one street, but a fairly smooth course.
What would you do differently?:

I did not fill my aero bottle with my whole bottle of water because last time it kept splashing me. This time I ran out on the last lap. I could have used more water due to my cold meds drying me out. So splash or not, I need more water.
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

Wish I had my speed laces in my new shoes. MUST do that before next race.
What would you do differently?:

Speed laces.
Run
  • 17m 39s
  • 2 miles
  • 08m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

Run was tough. Lungs were REALLY not happy at this point. Felt my last mile was better than the first, but I was happy with my time considering how I felt.
What would you do differently?:

Not be sick.
Post race
Warm down:

It's all about the chocolate cake donut, baby!!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Being sick.

Event comments:

Tri Family racing usually puts on a good race. I don't like how they have drawings at the end for free stuff. He just calls out numbers, and he usually calls the same numbers over and over. Grrrrrrrr
This time the timing was messed up. Not sure what went on, but seems like they had problems.




Last updated: 2007-02-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:41 | 400 yards | 01m 55s / 100yards
Age Group: 5/20
Overall: 0/63
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:00
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:39:40 | 12.6 miles | 19.06 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/20
Overall: 0/63
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: 4 laps of a 3 mile course.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:17:39 | 02 miles | 08m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 12/20
Overall: 0/63
Performance: Average
Course: Sidwalk course looping around a park.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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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2007-02-19 9:46 AM

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Subject: City of Chandler Sprint Triathlon

2007-02-19 12:08 PM
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Subject: RE: City of Chandler Sprint Triathlon
Good work... being that you were not feeling good and all. You are a fighter!

We have to get you into a good race, then you will not be so high on the Tri-Family Racing races. They are still fun though, but if they are going to set up timing mats why can't they put 2 extra mats and get your transition times. Right?

How can you dislike free drawings?
2007-02-19 12:24 PM
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Subject: RE: City of Chandler Sprint Triathlon
Very cool race

7th place AG definitely puts you at the front of the pack. (Those are some speedy splits)

That is very cool that you live in a place with an outdoor winter racing season. (Your in much better shape for the spring/summer season)

Rest and Recover well and congratulations
2007-02-19 3:34 PM
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2007-02-20 10:49 AM
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Subject: RE: City of Chandler Sprint Triathlon
Kickin' race ya had there missy!! Nice job!!  Great bike split!!
2007-02-20 11:49 AM
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Subject: RE: City of Chandler Sprint Triathlon

Great job on the race. Even better considering your condition - sicko.

2007-02-20 12:49 PM
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Phoenix, AZ
Subject: RE: City of Chandler Sprint Triathlon
Awesome race!  Very nice splits.  The run did seem a little harder than normal.  Guess I missed meeting the BT folks again.  I'll wear a big name tag next time.
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