USAT National Championships - TriathlonOlympic


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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
United States
72F / 22C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 28m 40s
Overall Rank = 541/1118
Age Group = M 35-39
Age Group Rank = 59/79
Pre-race routine:

Set up transition and then hung out until my wave. 1st wave was at 7:00, my wave was at 8:03.
Event warmup:

Swam about 200 meters.
Swim
  • 28m 55s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 46s / 100 yards
Comments:

Felt pretty good on this swim. Started out wide to stay out of the crap. Rounded the buoys a little further out then I wanted. Had some difficultly navigator, but only got slightly off course. It was hard to draft as the water was so dirty you could see a pair of feet in front of your face.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure.
Transition 1
  • 01m 22s
Comments:

About a 100yd run up to transition. Had shoes on bike and was good to go, just put helmet on and took off.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 1h 09m 53s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 21.34 mile/hr
Comments:

Started out and felt really good. Did the first out and back section then came back past transition and started hitting the hills. Having not been on this course wasn't sure of the gears I should be in. Course was a little crowded and on the 1 main downhill I was doing 42mph with 4 wide. Finished my 1st lap in 34 mins so was right no pace for what I wanted. Was a bit slower on the 2nd lap but made better gear choices I think. Wind picked up a bit as well.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m 18s
Comments:

My T2 is still slow because I put socks on but my feet can't handle the shoes without them. Need to practice this to get better.
What would you do differently?:

Practice
Run
  • 47m 15s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

It was starting to get hot on the run, but was feeling good. Did the 1st mile in 7:15. Then started to hit the hills. Next couple miles were slower but still felt good. Hills were hard but never felt like I was under trained for them. Had a strong finish
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. PR on a 10k
Post race
Warm down:

Found some shade and a cold water

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training over the summer and specifically a lack of hill training.

Event comments:

Great race, great course




Last updated: 2009-10-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:28:55 | 1640 yards | 01m 46s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/79
Overall: 541/1118
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Down stream, then across, then about 900m up stream, then across to the shore.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 83F / 28C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:22
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:09:53 | 24.85 miles | 21.34 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/79
Overall: 540/1118
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 2 loop out and back with hills
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:18
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:47:15 | 06.21 miles | 07m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/79
Overall: 541/1118
Performance: Good
Course: In and out on the streets and trails of Tuscaloosa
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