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Tri del Sol Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Middleville, Michigan
United States
Tri del Sol
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 18m 10s
Overall Rank = 317/197
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 36/38
Pre-race routine:

Got there at the crack of dawn. Transition opened at5:30am. Found a spot for my bike and set up my transition area. Wandered a little bit, went and got marked, walked the swim out into transition, then from my rack to the run out.
Event warmup:

10 minute run, then went and did a short swim.
Swim
  • 17m 45s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 01s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim was good. Started in the back and outside. Took me a few minutes to get into a groove but once I did, caught up to the pack a felt good.
Transition 1
  • 04m 14s
Comments:

Took my time in transition. Wanted to make sure I got everything I needed. Fumbled with my watch a little.
What would you do differently?:

Transition like I am trying to win something.
Bike
  • 1h 04m 8s
  • 18 miles
  • 16.84 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike was hilly. Kept a good pace on the downhills and flatter areas but had some trouble on the hills because I didn't want to blow my legs out for the run.
What would you do differently?:

Hammer the hills.
Transition 2
  • 03m
Comments:

T2 was ok. Got my bike shoes and helmet off quickly.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster
Run
  • 49m 1s
  • 4.5 miles
  • 10m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

The run was hilly. I had a decent time taking it a little slow and trying to enjoy the race chatting with other racers. Between mile 2 and 3, I was at the "never do this again" stage but snapped out of it after a good cold drink and soaking at the aid station.
What would you do differently?:

not much. train to be faster
Post race
Warm down:

ate 2 big cookies.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

overall fitness and tolerance for pain.




Last updated: 2011-07-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:45 | 880 yards | 02m 01s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/38
Overall: 221/197
Performance: Good
Suit: TRi Suit
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 82F / 28C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:14
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:04:08 | 18 miles | 16.84 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/38
Overall: 293/197
Performance:
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:49:01 | 04.5 miles | 10m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/38
Overall: 327/197
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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