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Dover, Massachusetts
United States
Dover-Sherborn Boosters
58F / 14C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 34m 28s
Overall Rank = 169/269
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 5/8
Event warmup:

Swam around for about 10 minutes to try and stay warm (water was warmer than the air). A lot of people wore wetsuits, but I did not.
Swim
  • 06m 17s
  • 440 yards
  • 01m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

The first 200 yards felt great. I was navigating better than the pack of people who started ahead of me and was able save time getting to the first buoy. There was a lot of traffic at the first buoy and my turn was a little awkward because I cut it too tight. The next 100 yards went OK until another racer slowly started to cut me off. I slowed down and then had to tread water to let her pass. In hindsight, I should have pushed harder to cut her off because I was navigating the straighter path - just a lack of confidence that comes with being a newbie. I ended up gulping some serious water during the last 150 yards and couldn't get back into a good rhythm.
What would you do differently?:

Take the corners around the buoys a little wider. Maybe draft behind another swimmer to avoid collisions. I may want to start at the front of the pack as well, instead of the back, to avoid some of the traffic jams.
Transition 1
  • 04m 43s
Comments:

Everything was great.... until I got 50 yards down the road and realized my helmet was not on!!! My transition would have been soooo much better. The cold and lack of oxygen to the brain really got to me.
What would you do differently?:

More mental preparation.
Bike
  • 51m 59s
  • 14.8 miles
  • 17.08 mile/hr
Comments:

Beautiful course around Dover. Between all my injuries this summer, I didn't have much time to train for the biking segment. Overall, I was really happy with my performance. If I pushed anymore, I wouldn't have been able to run the last segment.
What would you do differently?:

Train a lot more, because 15 miles is a lot for a sprint. Get lighter tinted sunglasses. There was a lot of tree shade and the ground was wet (i.e., dark), making it hard to see the road with sunglasses on. Luckily, the course was smooth and there were no problems hitting pot holes. My hands and feet were cold and very stiff/numb. A jacket and gloves may be worth the extra transition time.
Transition 2
  • 02m 31s
Comments:

My fingers and feet were numb from the ride. I had to sit down and really concentrate to tie my shoes properly because my fingers weren't working right.
Run
  • 28m 59s
  • 3.4 miles
  • 08m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

In addition to the brick effect, my feet were numb for the first mile and felt like I was running with snow boots on. My hamstrings were VERY tight from the bike ride and I had adjust my stride to take smaller steps and avoid cramping. I really wanted to take off into my natural stride, because I had the cardio and fuel, by my leg cramps impaired my pace the entire way.
What would you do differently?:

More bicycle training to save my legs for the run.
Post race
Warm down:

I walked a couple miles because my legs were so tight.

Event comments:

Great race, plan to do it again next year.


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Last updated: 2014-01-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:17 | 440 yards | 01m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 5/8
Overall: 152/269
Performance: Good
Suit: None
Course: Pulsed start (2x2 every 5 seconds) our and around two buoys
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 04:43
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:51:59 | 14.8 miles | 17.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/8
Overall: 162/269
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Rolling hills through nice countryside.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:31
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:28:59 | 03.4 miles | 08m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/8
Overall: 155/269
Performance: Average
Course: Several good hills.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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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