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Cleveland, Ohio
United States
Pacific Sports Event Management
72F / 22C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 30m 31s
Overall Rank = 64/243
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 6/16
Pre-race routine:

stayed the night at a friends house. Not much sleep. Had some Wheaties and fig newtons on the wat to the race
Event warmup:

Couldn't get int the water so I ran for a bit and stretched too.
Swim
  • 09m 1s
  • 704 yards
  • 01m 17s / 100 yards
Comments:

I started in the back of the pack, unsure of my swimming skills. I came out of the water about half way throught the group. I should have started at the front. I found myself having to navigate around a lot of people. Maybe my skills aren't so bad?
What would you do differently?:

I will start at the front next time.
Transition 1
  • 01m 28s
Comments:

Forgot to turn computer on bike when I started.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe some body glide on the claves.
Bike
  • 54m 4s
  • 16 miles
  • 17.76 mile/hr
Comments:

I killed on the bike. All the hills around here paid off. I think I had one person pass me the whole time. I passed about 25-thrity people, mostly on the hills. I just kept stomping the pedals and never looked backed. On the way to the transition, I pulled my feet out of the shoes, hopped off and one shoe caught the pavement and came off the clip. I had to run back and get it. Only a few seconds though.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m 12s
Comments:

one shoe came off the bike as I ran, had to go back, but only cost me a few seconds. I even rand 2 racks past my rack. oops.
What would you do differently?:

Pay attention to the bike to make sure my shoe don't hit the ground and come off.
Run
  • 24m 46s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

The run was my weak spot. I had a side cramp about half way through the run. I saw the 1 and 2 mile mark and so I turned it up a bit, then later I saw the 2 mile mark for the sprint. I guess the other markers were for a different race length. There were a few people in front of me I wanted to catch but couldn't.
What would you do differently?:

I would like to improve my running all around. Also a watch would help to give me a better idea of timing and distance so I don't get confused and I know when to go hard and when not to.
Post race
Warm down:

Just walked a round and stretched a bit. Got some snacks and fluids afterwards.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Only my second tri,and my first was smaller and less formal. All around, I am very pleased with my performance. If anything I just need more time training and more focus on the run.

Event comments:

Great event. Very organized, lots of volunteers and "treats" like drinks, snacks, massages, goody bags, small expo, lots of porta potties, live video, pictures and video available 2 days after on line, etc... I would love to do it again next year.
I will post times later when I get them.




Last updated: 2007-03-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:01 | 704 yards | 01m 17s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 0/243
Performance: Average
Suit: yes
Course: It was in a enclosed port like area. An out and back course. So I think my distance that I have been using at the beach is off a bit.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 71F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:28
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
00:54:04 | 16 miles | 17.76 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 0/243
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: On a blocked off, highway. Lots of long hills. Not very steep, just long, up over bridges.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:12
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:24:46 | 03.1 miles | 07m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 0/243
Performance: Average
Course: some flat and some more long grade hills. Some on the highway and some through town.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2007-08-06 9:38 AM

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2007-08-06 12:42 PM
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Subject: RE: Cleveland Triathlon - Sprint Distance
Awesome! I will check back later to see your times.  Did you feel this one was more organized and more like  "real" tri
2007-08-06 2:39 PM
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totally!  It was much more fun too.
2007-08-06 7:46 PM
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Awesome job Mike!  You finished in the top half of a VERY competitive age group!!!  That is totally fantastic for only your second tri.  Loved your wife's slide show!  Hey, did you notice on one of the shots of you on the bike, does the guy behind you not have his helmet strapped?  Or maybe just something else showing up that way, but that's what it looks like.

Anyway, great job on the tri!

2007-08-06 7:52 PM
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Ohhhh, I think your right!  bad bad bad.  I just posted my times.

Are you doing the presque isle tri Sept. 8th?

2007-08-07 5:32 PM
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Well done Mike!

2007-08-07 5:39 PM
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Thank you!
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