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Louisville, CO
United States
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 53m 31s
Overall Rank = 111/137
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Banana, yogurt, fruit grain bar, diet pepsi for breakfast. Yeah, but it worked for me!
Event warmup:

Walking and some light stretching.
Swim
  • 12m 34s
  • 500 meters
  • 02m 31s / 100 meters
Comments:

I actually passed the leader in my lane, and was unable to draft off anyone! I was one of the first out in my heat! I could've done more freestyle, and less backstroke, but as they DQ'ed you if you were faster than your estimated time by 2 or more minutes, I decided to play it easy. Next time, I'm going with 11 minutes (or under, if I get really fast this winter!)
What would you do differently?:

I need more time in the pool. That's about it.
Transition 1
  • 01m 49s
Comments:

I need a better shirt, other than that, everything went very smooth. My T1 time seems to be in the median, so I'm happy with it.
What would you do differently?:

NADT
Bike
  • 53m 33s
  • 15 miles
  • 16.81 mile/hr
Comments:

I had a MTB. Most of the racers had road bikes. I passed a LOT of them! A handful of people passed me, maybe 8 or 9. Once I get a road bike, these guys will be on notice!
What would you do differently?:

Get a road bike! I'll be going to the LBS this week...
Transition 2
  • 01m 9s
Comments:

A little confusion at my T2 - I had passed the run exit sign and didn't see it (it faced the wrong way). Once I got going, I was good.
What would you do differently?:

NADT!
Run
  • 44m 29s
  • 4.5 miles
  • 09m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

It took about 2 miles to get my running legs - my 3rd mile was fastest and I felt really good. Starting that 4th mile, I knew I was starting to lose steam, but I wasn't going to stop or walk!
What would you do differently?:

More carb-drink on the bike may have helped. I hadn't trained enough with gels, so I was loathe to eat one at my T2, but I probably should have. I passed on the Gatorade at the stations, in lieu of water so I could dump some on me. Maybe I should grab both next time.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, ate some pizza, caught up with COgirl and Erik.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

This was my very first TRI! I don't think I COULD have done any better for my FIRST one!

Event comments:

I have heard some horror stories about previous incarnations of this race, but I thought it was well planned. I obviously have a long way to go with my training, but I think I did darn well. I'm very happy about my placement and my time.


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Last updated: 2004-07-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:34 | 500 meters | 02m 31s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/137
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri suit
Course: 25m pool - 10 laps
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:49
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:53:33 | 15 miles | 16.81 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 104/137
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: 4-lap circuit, Via Appia to McCaslin to S. Boulder Road to Via Appia and around. The hill on McCaslin was a KILLER! The turn onto Via Appia from S. Boulder was very tight, but I handled it well. Fortunately, I could 'slingshot' some good momentum around it.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:09
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:44:29 | 04.5 miles | 09m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 114/137
Performance: Good
Course: Down the hill, mainly flat until the last mile, then gently sloping back uphill. Which, by this time, looked similar to the North face of Everest.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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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2004-08-29 7:44 PM

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2004-08-29 7:48 PM
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2004-08-29 7:51 PM
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JOE YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE.

I'm so proud of you man. You rocked on the bike. I need lessons! I was waiting for this race report ALL DAY! Glad you did well. Congrats! Woo hoo! You rock baby!

2004-08-29 9:19 PM
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Woo hoo....way to go Joe!  Congrats on your first race, as you are now officially a triathlete!  There's no turning back now...you are in it for good.

2004-08-29 9:46 PM
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max - 2004-08-29 7:19 PM

Woo hoo....way to go Joe!  Congrats on your first race, as you are now officially a triathlete!  There's no turning back now...you are in it for good.



YOU JINXED ME! Now I need a new bike, and a new tri-stui, and some cycling shoes, and... ;-)
2004-08-29 9:57 PM
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Awesome Joe!

Way to go on your first race. I dig the duck!
Jason


2004-08-29 10:21 PM
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YOU DID IT!!!

YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE !!!

AND YOU POSTED A PICTURE OF THE DUCK FOR ME!!!   

I have been waiting for this RR all day too!  Congratulations

Jen

2004-08-30 2:59 AM
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Joe, the duck looks good - very relaxed for the race.....

Glad you did well. Get that wetsuit and we shall see you at the gravel pit every Sat morning and for a bike ride after!!!!


2004-08-30 8:53 AM
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Nice! Now the mystery is gone. Now you are hooked like the rest of us. If your like me, you are sad that the end of the season is closing and you will have to wait till next year . NICE JOB!!
2004-08-30 10:52 AM
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You did great Joe!  Awesome job on the mtn bike with the duck. 
2004-08-30 11:30 AM
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Great Job Joe ...LOVE the Duck


2004-08-30 3:55 PM
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I just found out that I was 144th out of 241 total people yesterday! WOO HOO! That's GOT to be a solid MOP!
2004-08-30 4:07 PM
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Good Work!!!

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!

LW

2004-08-30 7:56 PM
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Congratulations! It is such a feeling of accomplishment to finish that first one.

You're a Triathlete!!!!
2004-09-09 11:25 AM
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I just came across your race report - way to go on the first tri!!

Just wanted to say I can't believe you can ride a mountain bike that fast - you rock The guys are going to have to watch out for you at the Fall Chill when you've got a new bike...
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