Pequannock Sprint Triathlon / Duathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Pequannock, New Jersey
United States
Precipitation
Total Time = 1h 14m 50s
Overall Rank = 106/322
Age Group = M30-39
Age Group Rank = 23/44
Pre-race routine:

5am wake up
5:10am breakfast; 1 homemade multigrain waffle + small eggwhite omlette with cheese.
5:30 quick shower
5:45 departure

Event warmup:

6am arrive on site got market and established transition area
6:15 10 min warm-up jog
6:25 10 min warm up bike
6:35 set up transition area
6:45 10 min warm up swim
7:00 athetes meeting
7:20 race start
Swim
  • 08m 40s
  • 437 yards
  • 01m 59s / 100 yards
Comments:

strong swim overall, happy with my performance.
What would you do differently?:

Underestimated the depth at the exit that probably cost me some time, will swim through next time.
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

A bit awkward for my first ever T1. Coming off a sandy beach I wanted to make sure my feet were clear of sand before putting on socks and sneakers. Forgot to tighten my laces, had to stop, put bike down to tighten laces, definitly cost me a few seconds. Hopped on bike prior to the MOUNT area and was reminded by voulenteer to walk the bike. oops.
What would you do differently?:

tighten laces before I depart T1
Bike
  • 34m 56s
  • 11 miles
  • 18.89 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike felt great. I hauled ass and really pushed. I was most nervous obout the bike. I biked really strong and it felt great passing road bikes on my mountain bike.
What would you do differently?:

Not wear sunglasses in a downpour. Clean the sand, gunk, dirt out of my chain and sprockets before trying to be competitive on a mtb.
Transition 2
  • 00m 57s
Comments:

quick T2 as I already had running shoes on. Let bandana on. Forgot to put race belt on, had to run back. probably cost me a few seconds. Socks and sneakers were soaked. Extra pair of socks I left out in transition were also soaked, so I just ran with what I had on.
What would you do differently?:

Put race belt on during T1
Run
  • 28m 17s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 05s  min/mile
Comments:

Combination of no mile markers and unfamiliarity with the run course had me constantly wondering where I was at any given time on the course. Made me reserve more energy than I needed to. Run felt really good. 1st 1/4 mile felt like my calves were about to cramp, but subsided once I hit my stride.
What would you do differently?:

Push harder after I hit the turn around on the run. 9+ min mile in embarrasing, I can do better. However, for my 1st tri I was very pleased with my energy level and endurance through the run.
Post race
Warm down:

No warm down

What limited your ability to perform faster:

rain, mud, unfamilliar run course.

Event comments:

I am very pleased with my overall results. I thought I put in a good effort. Executed my race plan to the T from wake up and breakfast, to transitions, effort level and mental decisions. I've realized i put together a solid training plan for my 1st race and hope to execute all races as I did this one. Could have prepared better for the weather. Next time I will check the forecast the evening before, rather than 3 days out. Overall, I feel great about the race, it was a tremendous experience!


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Last updated: 2009-06-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:40 | 437 yards | 01m 59s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 106/322
Performance: Good
Suit: tri shorts only
Course: Big U
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:34:56 | 11 miles | 18.89 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 132/322
Performance: Good
NA
Wind: Little
Course: Flat, straight and Wet, Wet, Wet. Biking in a downpour was fun though.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:57
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:28:17 | 03.11 miles | 09m 05s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 0/322
Performance: Good
Course: Combination of road and trails. Trails were muddy due to the rain. No mile markers.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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