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Cologne 226 Half - Triathlon


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Cologne, NRW
Germany
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 40m 53s
Overall Rank = 69/72
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 17/
Swim
  • 42m 42s
  • 1900 meters
  • 02m 15s / 100 meters
Transition 1
  • 00m
Bike
  • 3h 14m 13s
  • 90 kms
  • 27.80 km/hr
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 2h 43m 57s
  • 21.1 kms
  • 07m 46s  min/km
Comments:

Very bad performance. I hoped to run at most 02:30. I did a lot of walking breaks as my knee hurt badly.
What would you do differently?:

Do not underestimate the 1/2 IM distance! The 90km bike stage can really pump you out and you're left with nothing to keep good running pace. In 2014 I'll be doing only OL distances (family reasons and to provide better base for next 1/2 IM race)
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

To little base training. This 1/2 IM race was done in my second triathlo year. Too early!

Event comments:

I wanted to accomplish the race - this was the main goal.
Second goal was to finish in 6 hours - did not managed it. Oh well... Next time will be better because I know what to expect and that I must train better/differently.
Half IM is not simply 2x Olympic!


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Last updated: 2014-04-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:42:42 | 1900 meters | 02m 15s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 62/72
Performance: Good
Suit: Orca TRN
Course: Cologne Regatta Couse
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Shot
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
03:14:13 | 90 kms | 27.80 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 65/72
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong
Course: Partially in open fields with very strong front wind. 2,5 laps
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:43:57 | 21.1 kms | 07m 46s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 71/72
Performance: Bad
Course: Nice rung along Rhein river and across bridges.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
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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