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Mt. Gretna, Pennsylvania
United States
Got The Nerve? Triathlon
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 33m 57s
Overall Rank = 215/527
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 30/48
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 5:50. Dressed and ate some oatmeal. Left for the race at about 6:30. 20 minute ride to the race left us with plenty of time to check in and set up.
Event warmup:

No real warm up. Just set up transition area and ate a Clif Bar
Swim
  • 11m 8s
  • 500 yards
  • 02m 12s / 100 yards
Comments:

Never got into a good rhythm. Also I had to fix my leaking goggles twice. I felt really winded while exiting the water
What would you do differently?:

Not sure. I cannot figure out why I did not feel strong
Transition 1
  • 03m 50s
Comments:

I took my time so I could try to catch my breath. Also, I did not wear my jersey under my wetsuit and I had problems getting it onto my wet body
What would you do differently?:

Get a jersey that is not so bulky so I can wear it under my wetsuit.
Bike
  • 51m 33s
  • 14.8 miles
  • 17.23 mile/hr
Comments:

First half was rough. Stomach did not feel good and I could not get my cadence up to 90. The first large hill was tough but the down hills that followed allowed me to recover a bit. I should have drank more but I struggled to get water down with my upset stomach.
What would you do differently?:

Drink more
Transition 2
  • 01m 39s
Comments:

Putting socks on slowed me down a bit.
What would you do differently?:

Not wear socks. Orthotics should be broken in so socks will not be necessary next time.
Run
  • 25m 47s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

Not terrible but never felt great.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Got some water and bananas. Found a shady spot and relaxed for a bit. Took a shower and got a burger.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not sure why my breathing was off. More hydration on the bike may have helped me feel better on the run and post race.




Last updated: 2007-05-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:08 | 500 yards | 02m 12s / 100yards
Age Group: 23/48
Overall: 182/527
Performance: Below average
Suit: Full Wetsuit
Course: Counterclockwise triangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:50
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:51:33 | 14.8 miles | 17.23 mile/hr
Age Group: 33/48
Overall: 231/527
Performance: Below average
Wind: None
Course: Rolling hills. 2 big climbs
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:39
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:25:47 | 03.1 miles | 08m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 26/48
Overall: 166/527
Performance: Average
Course: Nice run on the rail trail. Sun was a little hot on the sections of the run not on the trail.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? No
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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