Triceratops Tri - TriathlonSprint


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Brighton, Michigan
United States
Running Fit
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 32m 27s
Overall Rank = 255/435
Age Group = 50-55
Age Group Rank = 6/14
Pre-race routine:

This event was unusual in that it started at 6:00pm. I left work at noon and had lunch. At 2:30 I left drive to the state park where the event was held.
Swim
  • 21m 17s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 25s / 100 yards
Comments:

Since this was my first event I thought it went pretty well.
What would you do differently?:

Stay closer to the markers so I don't swim so much extra yardage. Drink less lake water!
Transition 1
  • 02m 2s
Comments:


What would you do differently?:

Had a lot of trouble getting my gloves on, will probably skip them the next time.
Bike
  • 38m 52s
  • 12.4 miles
  • 19.14 mile/hr
Comments:

Had some concerns about dealing with traffic (both bike and auto) on the course. I actually coasted down some of the hills to create more space between me and Mr blue jersey.
What would you do differently?:

Pass Mr. blue jersey at the start instead of following him for so long.
Transition 2
  • 01m 49s
What would you do differently?:

Practice
Run
  • 28m 23s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 10s  min/mile
Comments:

Frist 2 miles went well. On the 3rd mile I got a side stitch that just wouldn't quit so I ended up walking for a bit.
What would you do differently?:

Drink more and maybe have a Gu.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around to try to find my bike computer which I lost in T1. No luck there.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I probably should have tried to eat something around 4:30 to beter fuel the effort.

Event comments:

This was my first tri and I think it was awesome. I gave some average ratings just because I have nothing else to compare it to.




Last updated: 2010-06-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:21:17 | 880 yards | 02m 25s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/14
Overall: 0/435
Performance: Average
Suit: Tri-suit
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 02:02
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:38:52 | 12.4 miles | 19.14 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/14
Overall: 0/435
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Hilly
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:49
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:28:23 | 03.1 miles | 09m 10s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/14
Overall: 0/435
Performance: Average
Course: Long, gradual hills. Out and back
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3