Cohasset Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Cohasset, Massachusetts
United States
Streamline Events, LLC
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 35m 39s
Overall Rank = 635/791
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 45/56
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 5am, had cup of coffee, drove to race with friend who was also racing.
Event warmup:

walked
Swim
  • 10m 44s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

Found sighting a bit of a challenge, but felt pretty good throughout swim. Got out front early on so was not as "violent" as I thought it would be. It helped that I was in the "beginner wave"! Came out of water in top 10 of wave!
What would you do differently?:

Should have warmed up in water before race but was socializing too much. The water wasn't too too cold, but it would have helped me acclimate quicker.
Transition 1
  • 02m 5s
Comments:

T1 was ok - had to sit down in transition to pull wetsuit off feet. Put on helmet and running shoes ok...
What would you do differently?:

Want to try cycling shoes/pedals next year, that is my goal!
Bike
  • 47m 42s
  • 12 miles
  • 15.09 mile/hr
Comments:

While I was one of the first racers out of the water for swim, I was passed by MANY on the bike! I knew this would happen and it was really frustrating. I rode a hybrid for my first tri and felt like it was so heavy compared to a road bike. My goal for next year's season is to find a lighter bike to race on! Overall, the bike leg was fine.
What would you do differently?:

See above - I'd like a faster/lighter bike in the future! :) Oh, and another goal for next year is to wear cyling shoes/pedals to clip in.
Transition 2
  • 01m 59s
Comments:

T2 was relatively easy since I was already wearing my running shoes for the bike leg.
What would you do differently?:

New bike, cycling shoes and pedals! More outside rides on bike, too!
Run
  • 33m 12s
  • 3.2 miles
  • 10m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

First 2 miles were a challenge b/c my legs were tight and heavy. Just kept chugging along and eventually they loosened up at last 1 1/2 miles. The race started out overcast but clouds cleared by run portion and the run course was HOT and SUNNY. Good thing I hat a hat and grabbed water at each water station (which probably slowed me down but kept me hydrated!). I probably could have run a little faster pace but I just wanted to feel good at the end of the race so I kept my pace comfortable.
What would you do differently?:

Probably do more bike/run bricks in training to get used to running off the bike.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around

What limited your ability to perform faster:

BIKE BIKE BIKE!!

Event comments:

Well it's the best one I've ever done b/c it's the ONLY one I've done so far. I think the race went off a little bit later than planned but not too bad. Really fun! Saw a lot of people I knew from town and training. The race raises money for JDRF (juvenile diabetes research foundation) for type 1 diabetes, which I have so I think this will be a race I do annually from now on. Just a really fun tri for a good cause. Senator Scott Brown, Olympic swimmer Gary Hall, Jr (a type 1 diabetic himself), Olympic triathlete Jarrod Shoemaker and Dick and Rick Hoyt all raced which was very cool to see!




Last updated: 2010-12-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:44 | 440 yards | 02m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/56
Overall: 476/791
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: slightly choppy ocean swim at Sandy Beach.
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 67F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 02:05
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:47:42 | 12 miles | 15.09 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/56
Overall: 714/791
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course: Beautiful course around Cohasset Harbor and through charming New England town! A few short steep hills but overall pretty flat course. Had to get out of the saddle only a couple of times and not for long. Spectators along the way to cheer you on was fun! One stretch of really awful potholes on Cedar Street at about mile 9.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:59
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:33:12 | 03.2 miles | 10m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/56
Overall: 622/791
Performance: Average
Course: Hilly run from beach to town back to beach. Lots of water stations, spectators spraying runners down with hoses/sprinklers.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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