El Dorado Lake Tri - TriathlonSprint


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El Dorado, Kansas
United States
Oz Endurace
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 23m 6s
Overall Rank = 18/62
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 2/4
Pre-race routine:

Nothing different than normal. Race was about 20 mins from the house, so no worries about getting there early. Went up Saturday to race packet pick-up. Was going to ride the course, but had to buy a one day permit for $4 to get in. Didn't want to spend that money just to see it...
Event warmup:

Rode the bike about 500 yds to get the gearing correct and that's it.
Swim
  • 14m 36s
  • 547 yards
  • 02m 40s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim was good. Everyone at the race seems to think the swim was long (about 200 m longer). This was evident in my time. The RD even stated at the end of the course (in a joking manner) about a "very accurately measured swim". All in all good swim. In a small lake that was maybe 200yds wide by 400 yds long. Started to the right as this seemed to be a good line for me. I wasn't disappointed. I swam my swim and had a good one. Sighted great, drafted a bit, and all in all had a better than expected swim. Goggles leaked again, and when I got to T1, I threw them somewhere...didn't make it back home with me.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing...
Transition 1
  • 01m
Comments:

Everything right where I wanted it. Goggles and cap went down. Grabbed my helmet and sunglasses and off I went. Shoes clipped into pedals. Good tranition, but could have been way faster. 13th overall, so pleased with that.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing...except get faster. Not sure where I "lost" time, but could make it up in a couple weeks at the next one.
Bike
  • 38m 21s
  • 12.4 miles
  • 19.40 mile/hr
Comments:

Had shoes clipped into pedals. Jumped on bike and left shoe came uclipped. Lost about 1:30 on that issue. Other than that ok. Monkeyed around with fit early in the week, and it really hindered me on the bike. Had the best bike so far this season, but it really was not an optimal position for me.
What would you do differently?:

Not monkey around with fit on bike.
Transition 2
  • 00m 48s
Comments:

Good T2. Again, could probably make up some time here, but will have to analyze and see.
What would you do differently?:

Not much.
Run
  • 28m 24s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

Good run, shady. Mokeying around with the fit on the bike caused some good cramping for about the first half-mile. I knew I would be close to finishing 1st in my AG, so I ran through them. Walked the one aid station, just to ensure I got some water in me.
What would you do differently?:

Not much
Post race
Warm down:

Nothing...waited on the wife to finish.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing

Event comments:

All in all a good run race for a first year. Not enough volunteers. Swim course was long. Road was kind of crappy for a bit of the ride. Run was good.




Last updated: 2010-06-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:36 | 547 yards | 02m 40s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/4
Overall: 21/62
Performance: Good
Suit: None
Course: Counter-Clockwise circle.
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:00
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: Average
Biking
00:38:21 | 12.4 miles | 19.40 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/4
Overall: 13/62
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 1 loop out and back. Few rolling hills, fast course. Some lake wind, but not much. Had to cross 4 speed bumps and that was a bit distracting, but overall good course. I put smooth on the road surface, but it was actuall a mix of smooth, rough, and potholes.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:48
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
00:28:24 | 03.11 miles | 09m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/4
Overall: 25/62
Performance: Good
Course: 1 loop out and back.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3