Peachtree International Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Peachtree City, Georgia
United States
Tri4gold
72F / 22C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 27m 42s
Overall Rank = 77/312
Age Group = M 40-44
Age Group Rank = 17/57
Pre-race routine:

Got up EARLY! and drive to PTC. Typical transition set up routine then hung out waiting for the race to start
Event warmup:

Nothing to speak of
Swim
  • 26m 33s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 37s / 100 yards
Comments:

I guess my lack of swimming showed. Not my best effort by far, but not horrible. My race plan was to take it easy as I haven't been in the pool much. I felt comfortable throughout the swim and was 100% happy I didn't wear the wetsuit. The water was felt good and was never cold. It also saved me a boat load of time in transition.
What would you do differently?:

The obvious thing would be to swim more. Work has limited my pool time and I need to make more of an effort while I am on the road to get more swims in.
Transition 1
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

I actually was pretty happy with my transition. The fact that I didn't have to shuck the wetsuit was a big plus.
What would you do differently?:

Not much
Bike
  • 1h 08m 33s
  • 25 miles
  • 21.88 mile/hr
Comments:

I hit the bike pretty hard for the most part. I was pretty happy with my time.
What would you do differently?:

I still need to get out more on the bike and tri-bike in particular. My back was pretty tight towards the end of the bike. Only cure is more saddle time.
Transition 2
  • 01m 20s
Comments:

Had a good T2 (for me). Did forget my number for a brief second. Kudos to the volunteer who reminded me.
What would you do differently?:

Not much other than remember my number.
Run
  • 49m 41s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 01s  min/mile
Comments:

Well, I pushed the bike pretty hard so I wasn't sure how the run would go. Turned out okay. I was shooting for a sub 50 min 10K and came in just under the wire. I was a bit crampy at times, but as soon as I thought my legs were going to lock, the cramps faded.
What would you do differently?:

Not much. Pretty happy with it overall.
Post race
Warm down:

Grabbed some gatorade as my limited drinking on the run was starting to catch up to me. After a couple of bottles full, my legs felt much better. I went and said thanks to the guy I paced with for a mile or so. Watched a few people finish and then went and got the gear and bike from transition and headed home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training

Event comments:

I hadn't done the Peachtree City International before as it has been the same weekend as Florida 70.3. This year I decided to change things up with my race schedule and thought I would give this race a tri (pun intended) instead. Just as is the case with the PTC sprint, the international distance race is as well run and an absolute joy to do. Depending on my race plans next year, I will certainly consider doing it again.




Last updated: 2009-04-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:26:33 | 1640 yards | 01m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 22/57
Overall: 0/312
Performance: Average
Suit: Nope
Course: U shaped clockwise swim
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:37
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:08:33 | 25 miles | 21.88 mile/hr
Age Group: 14/57
Overall: 0/312
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:20
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:49:41 | 06.2 miles | 08m 01s  min/mile
Age Group: 25/57
Overall: 0/312
Performance:
Course: Out and back
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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] 5