Maine State Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Bethel, ME
United States
Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce
72F / 22C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 40m 33s
Overall Rank = 99/237
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 8/13
Pre-race routine:

Up earily, bit nervious. Drove to start/finish and setup transition area. Place was a bit crowded. Racks were not numbered individually so placement was a pain.
Event warmup:

Swam about ~100yrds. Could have done a bit of something with regards to a run or bike.
Swim
  • 23m 14s
  • 1093 yards
  • 02m 08s / 100 yards
Comments:

For my first open water swim, I am not too disapointed. Need to practice this more and work on sighting/drafting. The whole getting bumped, grabed, kicked thing was a bit overblown, but then again I wasnt in front so,,,,,,
What would you do differently?:

Push it a bit harder at the start, and try to maintain a higher pace.
Transition 1
  • 01m 51s
Comments:

Had a problem with getting into my shoes. Had shoes on the bike via the rubberband trick. When I push my front pedel down I didnt have my foot on the other shoe and when that band broke the shoe flipped around and drug the ground, so I missed my pedel stroke.
What would you do differently?:

Practice getting out of the suit faster. Plant both feet before peddeling.
Bike
  • 43m 36s
  • 15.53 miles
  • 21.37 mile/hr
Comments:

Seemed like every incline/hill I got passed, would catch up on downhills and flats but I just couldnt push the hills well. Gearing? Watts? I dunno, but I gotta work on it.
What would you do differently?:

Drink less, push more. More effort on the hills, at least a bit.
Transition 2
  • 01m 8s
Comments:

Time includes run around transition area.
What would you do differently?:

Run transition area faster. Speed laces.
Run
  • 30m 48s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 54s  min/mile
Comments:

Came off the bike with a wicked stitch in my side, had to walk and do the breath thing to break it. Never did go away. Felt slight cramp in right quad at about the 2 mile mark. Tried to push harder but didnt want it to seize up on me.
What would you do differently?:

Drink less on the bike, try a different method of nutrition on the bike, less fluid, try gels, etc, and pre-race. The stitch thing is becoming common for me.
Post race
Warm down:

None,

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nerves on the swim, should focus on pace more. Need experience with the open water, and mass starts. Find a solution to my side cramps!!!


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Last updated: 2009-05-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:23:14 | 1093 yards | 02m 08s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/13
Overall: 74/237
Performance: Average
Suit: ProMotion Afterburner Full suit
Course: Open water swim clockwise around bouys.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:51
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:43:36 | 15.53 miles | 21.37 mile/hr
Age Group: 7/13
Overall: 68/237
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Good course, road was in pretty good condition compared to what I practice on.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 01:08
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:30:48 | 03.11 miles | 09m 54s  min/mile
Age Group: 9/13
Overall: 99/237
Performance: Below average
Course: Rolling hills, half paved, half dirt road.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %?
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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] 4