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Escape to Bermuda Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic

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St. Georges,
Bermuda
Bermuda Triathlon Assc
78F / 26C
Sunny

Total Time = 2h 48m 23s
Overall Rank = 56/115
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 3/4

Pre-race routine:

Nothing much, woke up at 4am, had some oatmeal and coffee, headed to T1 at 5am to set up. Had a cliff bar 45 mins prior to race start.

Event warmup:

No warmup due to logistics

Swim

32m 12s
1750 yards
01m 50s / 100 yards

Comments:

Could have swam a little harder. I think I held back too much. I just wasnt having the best day overall. I think I should have been 4mins faster, but I wasnt... no excuses.

What would you do differently?:

Swim harder.

Transition 1

Comments:

Could NOT get wetsuit off my ankles. Could already tell my hammies wanted to cramp too.

What would you do differently?:

More bodyglide on the ankles

Bike

1h 20m 41s
25 miles
18.59 mile/hr

Comments:

Drank 24oz of water, and 24oz of cytomax, but wasnt enough to keep from cramping. I think I should have drank more prior to race start and in T1.

What would you do differently?:

Drank more before the bike, carry an extra bottle in Jersey pocket.

Transition 2

Comments:

Very tired from the hills and cramping at this point. The run seemed daunting.

What would you do differently?:

Nada.

Run

55m 31s
7 miles
07m 56s min/mile

Comments:

I was running so slowly up some hills I thought I might go backward, but to my surprise, I was passing many people. I have never passed someone runnign so slow before. The run was much more difficult than I expected.

What would you do differently?:

Train a little harder for the hills, but overall my run wasnt bad. I think had I done better on the bike, I would have been happy with this run.

Post race

What limited your ability to perform faster:

CRAMPS... WTF!?

Event comments:

Awesome race... I reccommend it to anyone who can afford to get out there.

Last updated: 2007-10-23 12:00 AM

Swimming
00:32:12 \| 1750 yards \| 01m 50s / 100yards
Age Group:	0/4
Overall:	79/115
Performance:	Below average
Suit:	Yes
Course:	Wind was with us, but waves were really high. Difficult sighting the buoys, but everyone had this problem.
Start type:	Deep Water	Plus:	Waves
Water temp:	78F / 26C	Current:	Medium
200M Perf.	Average	Remainder:	Below average
Breathing:	Average	Drafting:	Average
Waves:		Navigation:	Average
Rounding:

T1
Time:	00:00
Performance:	Below average
Cap removal:	Below average	Helmet on/ Suit off:	No
Wetsuit stuck?	Yes	Run with bike:	Yes
Jump on bike:	Yes
Getting up to speed:	Good

Biking
01:20:41 \| 25 miles \| 18.59 mile/hr
Age Group:	0/4
Overall:	62/115
Performance:	Average
Wind:	Strong with gusts
Course:	VERY hilly. Much more so than I ever expected. I had a really bad leg cramp at about mile 17 that forced me off the bike for a few minutes. NOT MY DAY. Otherwise I felt ok, but had to hold back to keep the legs from cramping. Very frustrating.
Road:	Smooth Dry	Cadence:
Turns:	Good	Cornering:	Good
Gear changes:	Good	Hills:	Below average
Race pace:	Comfortable	Drinks:	Not enough

T2
Time:	00:00
Overall:	Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes		Good
Jumping off bike		Good
Running with bike		Good
Racking bike		Good
Shoe and helmet removal		Good

Running
00:55:31 \| 07 miles \| 07m 56s min/mile
Age Group:	0/4
Overall:	45/115
Performance:	Average
Course:	VERY FRIGGEN HILLY. Was described by the prosd as "the most difficult run they have ever done".. that about sums it up.
Keeping cool	Good	Drinking	Just right

Post race
Weight change:	%
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]	2
Physical exertion [1-5]	4
Good race?	Ok

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