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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
United States
CGI Racing
 		Total Time = 5h 10m 45s
Overall Rank = 24/135
Age Group = M50-54
Age Group Rank = 4/15
Swim
  • 34m 14s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 37s / 100 yards
Comments:

Not sure what went wrong here. Felt stronger than that. I did have some issues staying on course. Need to work on more OWS.
Transition 1
  • 03m 30s
Comments:

Crap. Haven't practiced this all year. Gave away 2:30 in both transitions to the mean.
Bike
  • 2h 40m 5s
  • 48.25 miles
  • 18.08 mile/hr
Comments:

Tough course even with it shortened.
Transition 2
  • 02m 46s
Run
  • 1h 50m 9s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

Faded last 2 miles. Needed calories and none were to be found. Should have taken some in sooner on the run. First lap in 53 mins second half in 57 mins. Lost 4 mins on second half and most of it was in last 2.5 miles as pace fell off dramatically. Frist in AG for run.
Post race
Event comments:

Larry & Michelle run a fantastic race at all their events. CGI!




Last updated: 2015-02-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:34:14 | 2112 yards | 01m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/15
Overall: 29/135
Performance:
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:30
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:40:05 | 48.25 miles | 18.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/15
Overall: 35/135
Performance:
Wind:
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:46
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:50:09 | 13.1 miles | 08m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/15
Overall: 25/135
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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