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August 14, 2005
Turtleman Triathlon
74th Overall
15th Age Group
Swim: 26:21 / 1:37 pace -- 2:18 faster than last year
T1: 1:30
Bike 1:03:13 / 23.1 MPH -- 1:01 slower than last year
T2: 0:56 --: 45 seconds faster than last year
Run 38:04 / 7:28 pace -- 1:38 faster than last year
Overall 2:10:01 -- 3:25 faster than last year.
I was not too happy with the race at the end of the day. I felt that I could have done better on the bike and run. However, when I look at my results, my swim was a lot better. The bike was slower and I can only attribute it to three things: First, I was coming off of bronchitus. Second, I had a new position. Third, I did not have my computer on the bike, so I was having to judge effort by perceived exhertion. I was only passed by one guy on the bike, but the guy was someone I normally am able to beat. When I hit the run, I knew I was in trouble. The amazing thing is that I still turned in a sub 7:30 pace. It certainly did not feel that fast.
While I had a PR in this race, I believe I should have been faster on the bike and run considering how much I have put into them. Granted, I pretty much took the prior week off and dealt with bronchitus, but I guess I expected more.
Posted by kermisch at 10:25 PM