Catfish Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
United States
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 29m 6s
Overall Rank = 73/199
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 16/21
Pre-race routine:

Pack up. Bagel and a little Gatorade
Event warmup:

Short Jog to swim start
Swim
  • 21m 42s
  • 1350 yards
  • 01m 37s / 100 yards
Comments:

Really bad swim. Got in crowd and couldnt get relaxed. ugh..
What would you do differently?:

Technique and relaxation. Stop training struggle...
Transition 1
  • 01m 41s
Comments:

Swim killed me. Regrouped in T1
What would you do differently?:

Dont swim like an idiot!
Bike
  • 40m 52s
  • 14 miles
  • 20.55 mile/hr
Comments:

Not too bad. Can take off 5-8 minutes easily
What would you do differently?:

Dont kill myself in the swim.
Transition 2
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

Missed my rack..got lost for 10 seconds etc...(idiot)

What would you do differently?:

Count the racks...
Run
  • 23m 40s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

Majorly bad feeling for the start. Cramping and tight..
Actually felt good at finish but it took me the whole run to loosen up.

What would you do differently?:

Better prep and hydration after swim.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Really happy to get it finished. I really didnt train leading up to this at all. Mostly not mentally ready. (had no expectations either though..had fun)
-Be mentally ready...pace/relax in swim

Event comments:

I really like the Harrisburg Tri's. Wont miss them!




Last updated: 2009-08-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:21:42 | 1350 yards | 01m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 18/21
Overall: 0/199
Performance: Bad
Suit: Sleeveless John
Course: River- Very little helping current like last HBG
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:41
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:40:52 | 14 miles | 20.55 mile/hr
Age Group: 13/21
Overall: 0/199
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 88
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:11
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:40 | 03.11 miles | 07m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 15/21
Overall: 0/199
Performance: Average
Course: Pretty easy and flat. Nice run along river
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Bad
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? No
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] 3