Lake Metroparks Lighthouse Triathlon - Triathlon


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Fairport Harbor, Ohio
United States
Lake Metroparks
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 12m 10s
Overall Rank = 18/297
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 2/8
Pre-race routine:

trampoline, foam roller. nothing to eat.
Event warmup:

ran for about a mile, swam around before the start to test out my bum knee..
Swim
  • 14m 25s
  • 500 meters
  • 02m 53s / 100 meters
Comments:

crowded swim but I managed well with sighting and finding a good position.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

had the bike near the bike and run exit leaning against the fence which work well for me.
What would you do differently?:

practice helmet on suit off at the same time. Passed people into transition.
Bike
  • 36m 29s
  • 20 kms
  • 32.79 km/hr
Comments:

used rubber bands to hold shoes in position which worked well for me. I will try using them again.
What would you do differently?:

practice getting into shoes more smoothly.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

love passing people into transition.
What would you do differently?:

Practice running shoes on/helmet off.
Run
  • 21m 17s
  • 5 kms
  • 04m 16s  min/km
Comments:

maintained steady pace due to my bum right knee.
What would you do differently?:

try to drink more rather than dumping all on top of my head.
Post race
Warm down:

walk around

What limited your ability to perform faster:

bum right knee kept me from running this summer.

Event comments:

Another good experience at this race. Although my right knee is still in pain my run was ok. It was after the run my knee started to ache. More rest is needed.




Last updated: 2013-07-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:25 | 500 meters | 02m 53s / 100meters
Age Group: 4/8
Overall: 43/297
Performance: Good
This time also includes T1.
Suit: O'Neil
Course: down and back along shore line.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:36:29 | 20 kms | 32.79 km/hr
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 23/297
Performance: Good
Time also includes T2 max speed 25.8, 12.48 miles.
Wind: Some
Course: nice big loop.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:21:17 | 05 kms | 04m 16s  min/km
Age Group: 1/8
Overall: 11/297
Performance: Good
Course: big loop
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
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