NJ Devilman - TriathlonSprint


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Millville, New Jersey
United States
Piranha Sports
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 14m 36s
Overall Rank = 148/315
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 5/12
Swim
  • 19m 15s
  • 966 meters
  • 01m 59s / 100 meters
Comments:

First open water swim. I was caught off guard at the start, it was so frantic! Too many people around me and a few times I felt people on all sides of me. All in all, after I relaxed and got into my rhythm, it was good.
What would you do differently?:

The first minute to two minutes, I tried to swim with my head completely out of water so I could see. I realized all this did was make me dog tired. I need to keep my head in the water like a pool swim, and improve on my navigation.
Transition 1
  • 02m 40s
Comments:

First transition. I had never practiced before. I felt like I was hit with a ton of bricks right out of the water. The run was long from the lake to the transition area. By the time I hit my bike, I was panting pretty hard. I think it was more from nerves than being out of breath, though.
What would you do differently?:

Improve on getting out of my wetsuit and into my socks/shoes. I lost time probably placing my wet suit down and getting my shoes on.
Bike
  • 1h 15m 1s
  • 22 miles
  • 17.60 mile/hr
Comments:

I felt awesome on the bike. I was able to pass a lot of people and maintain my lead. At the end, though, I let two women pass me and I know I should have stayed strong and not let them pass me.
What would you do differently?:

Stay strong all the way through the end. Make sure I am drinking enough. I did not finish my bottle.
Transition 2
  • 01m 47s
Comments:

Again, this is my first shot at transitions. I have to perfect them a bit more.
What would you do differently?:

Unclip out of my pedals a little earlier. Also, I need to work on getting my bike shoes off faster.
Run
  • 35m 18s
  • 4 miles
  • 08m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

I really need to work on picking up my cadence and getting my times down. Not too happy with the 8:50 pace.
What would you do differently?:

i need to learn how to drink on the run.
Post race
Event comments:

I now have my first Tri under my belt. It can only go up from here!




Last updated: 2006-05-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:15 | 966 meters | 01m 59s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/12
Overall: 123/315
Performance: Good
Suit: Blue Sky wetsuit
Course: Cedarville Lake. It was a .6 mile swim in disgusting, muddy, shallow, smelly water.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:40
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:15:01 | 22 miles | 17.60 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/12
Overall: 152/315
Performance:
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: The course was windy in the beginning, and it was also hilly in the beginning. I got off to a slower start than I should have, but once I got going, I really cranked it into high gear and did very well. Clocked the course more like 23.5 miles than 22 miles. Tim also confirmed.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 88
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:47
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:35:18 | 04 miles | 08m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/12
Overall: 186/315
Performance: Below average
Course: Pancake flat. The sun was shining brightly and it was getting hot.
Keeping cool Average Drinking
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4