Blue Lake Olympic Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Fairview, Oregon
United States
AA Sports
65F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 54m 32s
Overall Rank = 284/374
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 40/46
Pre-race routine:

This was my first olympic triathlon, and to say I was nervous is an understatement. I didn't sleep well the night before, and really didn't feel like eating my peanut butter toast that morning. I very briefly thought about switching to the duathlon, but I am so glad I didn't.




Event warmup:

About fifty yards just to get used to the water temp. I felt so much better after getting in the water.
Swim
  • 41m 1s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 30s / 100 yards
Comments:

This past winter I really worked on my swimming, I felt in control and very comfortable the entire swim. Now I need to work on my speed.
What would you do differently?:

Not worry so much about the swim, it ended up being my favorite part of the triathlon.
Transition 1
  • 04m 31s
Bike
  • 1h 16m 12s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.57 mile/hr
Comments:

I really enjoyed the bike portion, I spent alot of time smiling and thinking about how good my swim went. My goal was 19 mph, and I had no problem hitting it.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 02m 40s
Run
  • 50m 8s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 04s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt really good on the run, had to make a porta potty break but other than that I was really happy. My goal was 8 minute miles, and even with the pit stop I had no problem making it.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around a little, then called my wife to tell her that I lived through the swim.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

A race plan that I stuck to. I could have pushed the bike and run, but overall I had a great day.

Event comments:

I really enjoyed the Olympic distance, and now that I know what to expect I am ready to race the next one.




Last updated: 2012-06-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:41:01 | 1640 yards | 02m 30s / 100yards
Age Group: 44/46
Overall: 363/374
Performance: Good
Suit: full wetsuit
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 64F / 18C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:31
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:16:12 | 24.85 miles | 19.57 mile/hr
Age Group: 40/46
Overall: 267/374
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:40
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:50:08 | 06.21 miles | 08m 04s  min/mile
Age Group: 26/46
Overall: 207/374
Performance: Good
Course: flat
Keeping cool Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5