Hagg Lake Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Forest Grove, Oregon
United States
www.racecenter.com/hagglake
84F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 42m 23s
Overall Rank = 66/203
Age Group = 20 to 24 (23)
Age Group Rank = 4/7
Pre-race routine:

Set up transition.
Event warmup:

Short swim in Hagg Lake.
Swim
  • 32m 38s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 11s / 100 meters
Comments:

I was distracted by other swimmers - two loops caused us to jam up a bit.
What would you do differently?:

Stay focused. Start in front or wait for a gap.
Transition 1
  • 02m 27s
Comments:

Longer run from shore to bike increased transition time (fastest was 1:49). Took a bit getting my socks on wet feet.
Clipless pedals will help a lot for transition and bike.
What would you do differently?:

Towel dry feet while putting on helmet and shades.
Bike
  • 1h 17m 58s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.12 mile/hr
Comments:

I pushed it hard on the bike, but it was comfortable. I was passed on hills and passed others on declines and level stretches.
What would you do differently?:

An upgraded bike would be the biggest help - currently using a Kobe Steel Frame (too small for me) with friction shifters - definitely not ideal. I'd also get a saddle bag, strap the pump to my frame, and carry water bottles (no cages on current frame) instead of a hydration pack.
Transition 2
  • 00m 51s
Comments:

Currently wearing running shoes on the bike (using toe clips) so transition time doesn't require changing shoes.
What would you do differently?:

When I get clipless pedals I'll practice T2 prior to race day.
Run
  • 48m 29s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

I pushed the pace. During a couple up-hills of the first three miles my legs tightened up a bit.
What would you do differently?:

A faster cycling cadence may help. Diet? Training?
Post race
Warm down:

Short swim in Hagg Lake.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Everything above plus more training and equipment upgrades.

Event comments:

Only evergreen toilets...




Last updated: 2010-07-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:32:38 | 1500 meters | 02m 11s / 100meters
Age Group: 7/7
Overall: 153/203
Performance: Average
Suit: None
Course: Two counter-clockwise loops around four buoys. #2 was nearly impossible to spot.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 71F / 22C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:27
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:17:58 | 24.85 miles | 19.12 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/7
Overall: 80/203
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Hilly two lap course starting at Boat Ramp C counter-clockwise around Hagg Lake with an out-and-back on Scoggins Valley Road. The hill right after the out-and-back is the toughest.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90?
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:51
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
00:48:29 | 06.21 miles | 07m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/7
Overall: 49/203
Performance: Good
Course: Hilly run clockwise from Boat Ramp C and back to transition.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %?
Overall: Average
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? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4