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Lake Michigan Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Kenosha, Wisconsin
United States
Lake Geneva Extreme Sports
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 57m 44s
Overall Rank = 35/79
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Swim
  • 33m 52s
  • 1584 yards
  • 02m 08s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was my first swim in the open water this year and my first tri ever. Navigating the waters was difficult. Additionally, getting into a rhythm was extremely difficult which added significantly to my time.
What would you do differently?:

Get more practice in open water. Work harder to get out front and keep pace with the leaders in the swim which is my strongest part.
Transition 1
  • 06m
Comments:

Getting my shirt on was near impossible and took an extremely long time.
What would you do differently?:

Have a race belt so I do not have to deal with numbers.
Bike
  • 1h 17m 40s
  • 25 miles
  • 19.31 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Go faster. I had enough energy I could have pushed myself a littler harder in the bike.
Transition 2
  • 01m 8s
Comments:

Decent transition. I am sure it could be quicker next time around.
Run
  • 1h 01m
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

Could have pushed myself harder. Difficult to gage run
What would you do differently?:

I would have run harder, and pushed myself to keep a pace of 9min mile or under.
Post race
Warm down:

Didn't do anything. Next time need to do something to stretch out, etc.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Mental challenges of being the first race.

Event comments:

It was a good race. I think it is a great tune-up race for better triathletes and a good race for beginners.




Last updated: 2006-07-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:52 | 1584 yards | 02m 08s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/79
Performance:
Suit: Speedo
Course:
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 67F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 06:00
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:17:40 | 25 miles | 19.31 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/79
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 5 mile loop, pretty flat.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:08
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:01:00 | 06.21 miles | 09m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/79
Performance:
Course: Same as bike, just not as long
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2006-07-17 9:32 AM

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Subject: Lake Michigan Triathlon - Olympic Distance

2006-07-17 10:14 AM
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Subject: RE: Lake Michigan Triathlon - Olympic Distance
Congrats on finishing your first Tri! Don't worry about the times, the improvements will come with experience. Glad that you had a good time though. If you liked that event, I would recommend Pleasant Prarie in August or Lake Geneva in Sept.
2007-06-04 3:40 PM
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Subject: RE: Lake Michigan Triathlon - Olympic Distance
Wow, I didn't even know about the forum until today. I know that I am responding approximately a year later, but thanks for the vote of confidence. As you see I did another one. No time improvement, but felt better about my ability to perform better. I am excited and will be probably doing the race in Pleasant Prairie in September.

Thanks.
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