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Ortonville, Michigan
United States
3Disciplines
76F / 24C
Sunny

Total Time = 1h 54m 36s
Overall Rank = 41/72
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 3/4

Pre-race routine:

I checked in the day before and drove both the run course as well as the bike course. I also looked at the transition area to get an idea as to what that was all about. On Saturday I woke at the crack of dawn at 5am. I was just too excited about my first race. My wife was out of town that weekend so my father was my support that day.

Event warmup:

trying to relax

Run

29m 17s
3.11 miles
09m 25s min/mile

Comments:

The time was what I expected and I felt great coming into the transition.

Transition 1

02m 43s

Comments:

Transition was pretty slow but i didn't mind. The woman that was right in front of me entering ther transition was in and out in seconds.

What would you do differently?:

Speed up the transition time.

Bike

45m 9s
12.6 miles
16.74 mile/hr

Comments:

I felt great on the bike today. The first big hill I got going 40+ mph and only thought about what it was going to be like coming back up the hill at the 18k mark. Needless to say that hill was brutal. A nice ride overall.

Transition 2

02m 39s

Comments:

My legs were shaking after the bike segment.

What would you do differently?:

quicker times

Run

34m 49s
3.11 miles
11m 12s min/mile

Comments:

I walked 3-4 times for about 30 seconds to give the legs a rest. They were toast at this point. I loved the support that other racers gave me throughout the run portion.

What would you do differently?:

Not stop running

Post race

Warm down:

15 minutes of stretching. Lots of water and fruit.

Event comments:

I will be back but will be doing the tri next year.

THE MOST IMPORTANT PART IS THAT I PLACED 3rd IN MY AG!!! Yeah!!!

Last updated: 2007-05-28 12:00 AM

Running
00:29:17 \| 03.11 miles \| 09m 25s min/mile
Age Group:	0/4
Overall:	43/72
Performance:	Good
Course:	A flat out and back run.
Keeping cool	Average	Drinking	Just right

T1
Time:	02:43
Overall:	Average
Run with bike?		Average
Jump on bike?		Good
Getting up to speed and into shoes:			Good

Biking
00:45:09 \| 12.6 miles \| 16.74 mile/hr
Age Group:	0/4
Overall:	32/72
Performance:	Average
Wind:	Headwind
Course:	Rolling hills
Road:	Smooth Dry	Cadence:
Turns:	Good	Cornering:	Good
Gear changes:	Average	Hills:	Average
Race pace:	Comfortable	Drinks:	Just right

T2
Time:	02:39
Overall:	Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike		Good
Running with bike		Good
Racking bike		Good
Shoe and helmet removal		Average

Running
00:34:49 \| 03.11 miles \| 11m 12s min/mile
Age Group:	0/4
Overall:	46/72
Performance:	Below average
Course:	Same as before
Keeping cool	Average	Drinking	Just right

Post race
Weight change:	%
Overall:	Good
Mental exertion [1-5]	4
Physical exertion [1-5]	4
Good race?	Yes

Evaluation
Course challenge	Just right
Organized?	Yes
Events on-time?	No
Lots of volunteers?	Yes
Plenty of drinks?	Yes
Post race activities:	Good
Race evaluation [1-5]	4