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Gilford, New Hampshire
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
75F / 24C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 28m 35s
Overall Rank = 123/786
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 8/30
Pre-race routine:

Arrived early, ate breakfast, granola and a banana, yogurt Drank bottle of water
Event warmup:

light jog for 5 min, swim for 5 min
Swim
  • 09m 47s
  • 528 yards
  • 01m 51s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started off to the left to avoid the crowd. I had to swim a little further but avoided the usual kicking and clawing for position.
What would you do differently?:

Start more toward the front of the pack. I think I am ready to go with the faster group.
Transition 1
  • 02m 46s
Comments:

I got out of the water feeling very good but was a little slow getting up to speed on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing...just move faster
Bike
  • 50m 8s
  • 15 miles
  • 17.95 mile/hr
Comments:

My first race with my new tri bike. I need more time to learn how to ride it fast, especially climbing.
What would you do differently?:

More time on the tri bike
Transition 2
  • 01m 58s
Comments:

no issues
Run
  • 23m 58s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

This was my best run yet. Had some gas in the tank for the last mile.
What would you do differently?:

I still need to get faster but big improvement over last yr
Post race
Warm down:

stretch and walk to cool down

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I need to get faster on the bike.

Event comments:

This one is a yearly event for me!




Last updated: 2013-09-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:47 | 528 yards | 01m 51s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/30
Overall: 0/786
Performance: Below average
Suit: sleeveless Xterra
Course: Clockwise swim, clear water
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:46
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:50:08 | 15 miles | 17.95 mile/hr
Age Group: 7/30
Overall: 0/786
Performance: Below average
Wind: None
Course: Hilly going out but fast on the way back
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:58
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:58 | 03.1 miles | 07m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/30
Overall: 0/786
Performance: Good
Course: out and back, slightly up hill out and downhill coming back
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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