The Triathlon at Pacific Grove - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Pacific Grove, California
United States
Tri California
Overcast
Total Time = 3h 17m 53s
Overall Rank = 589/978
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 62/73
Swim
  • 44m 15s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 57s / 100 meters
Comments:

"Kelp crawl". No kick in the swim - it was all arms. Kicking only caused the legs to get tangled in kelp. At times I was reminded of the scene in Snow White when the enchanted forest trees are clutching at her; it really seemed like the seaweed was grabbing at my time chip and wedding ring!
Transition 1
  • 06m 11s
Bike
  • 1h 28m 45s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 16.80 mile/hr
Comments:

First 5K was very slooow. I put on glasses, ate powerbar, and put on gloves...and then hit the turnaround.

Made pit stop on second loop. Saw my wife taking photos near bike finish!

Pretty course along the Pacific coast. Too bad the sun wasn't out; it would be a stunning course in the sunshine.
Transition 2
  • 03m 49s
Run
  • 54m 53s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 50s  min/mile
Comments:

My wife was practically running the course too, taking great pics - I got to kiss her on laps 1 & 2!

Post race

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Last updated: 2007-08-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:44:15 | 1500 meters | 02m 57s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/73
Overall: 742/978
Performance:
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 61F / 16C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 06:11
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:28:45 | 24.85 miles | 16.80 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/73
Overall: 596/978
Performance:
Wind:
Course: 4 10K loops along the shoreline road.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 03:49
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:54:53 | 06.21 miles | 08m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/73
Overall: 415/978
Performance:
Course: 3 trips out and back on the 1 mile coastal path between Lover's Point and Cannery Row.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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