Mullet Man Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Perdido Key, Florida
United States
Flora Bama
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 26m 11s
Overall Rank = 28/318
Age Group = Male 45-49
Age Group Rank = 2/20
Pre-race routine:

The ususal. Wheat bagel, Ensure and sip on some Accelerade.
Event warmup:

Nothing really other than a quick jump in the water to splash around.
Swim
  • 11m 15s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 34s / 100 yards
Comments:

It was pretty choppy heading out into the waves. Sandbar about 50 yards from shore allowed me to stand and walk for a few seconds. Got in a pretty good rhythm after rounding the first buoy. Struggled some on the way in with the waves. Time seems slow but course looked more like 600 yards. Glad I had the wetsuit given the "red flag" conditions. Time includes about 100 yard run up beach to timing mat at T1. I was glad to get to the beach.
What would you do differently?:

Its hard to replicate these types of conditions so I just tried to stay calm and push through.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

No transition times posted. Transition was in a sand/gravel parking lot so it was a little rough on the feet. Overall probably pretty average
Bike
  • 43m 48s
  • 17 miles
  • 23.29 mile/hr
Comments:

It was like two different races. On the way out there was a stiff headwind with some gusty crosswinds coming between the high rise condos. Tried to keep an eye on power and push a steady pace. Just seems so much harder pushing 230 watts and going 19mph than pushing 230 and going 29mph. That was the situation today. After the turn we had the very nice tailwind back to transition. Bridge was not too bad and provided something different for the flat course. Looking at power numbers I still need to push harder in sprints.
What would you do differently?:

Tailwind both ways would have been nice..
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Pretty average here. No times posted
Run
  • 31m 9s
  • 4 miles
  • 07m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

Was shooting for 30min for the run and thought I did that. Averaged 7:45/mile pace into the wind to the turnaround. Picked up pace on the return. I had my last 2 miles at 7:15 and 6:37. A little curious about posted run time but guess it would be the same for everyone. Good run for me since I was able to push the pace the last 2 miles.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I felt like I had a good rhythm today on the run.
Post race
Warm down:

Drank some water, packed up stuff and watched folks finish.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

At least I was consistent with 2nd in my age group in swim, bike and run. Problem was that the guy that won the AG was 1st in swim, bike and run. Oh well...I got a nice coffe mug and had a good time!

Event comments:

Fun race. Good after race party at the Florabama. A little slow in getting to the awards but plenty of refreshments and a good band while waiting.




Last updated: 2011-04-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:15 | 440 yards | 02m 34s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/20
Overall: 0/318
Performance: Average
Suit: Xterra sleeveless
Course: Straight out about 75 yards through the waves. Left at the buoy then parallel to shore. Another left at the next buoy and head to shore.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: High
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:43:48 | 17 miles | 23.29 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/20
Overall: 0/318
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Due west out of transition. Over the bridge at the Pass then down to the State Park, turnaround and return to Florabama
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:31:09 | 04 miles | 07m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/20
Overall: 0/318
Performance: Good
Course: West out of transition. Loop under Perdido Pass Bridge and return
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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] 4