The Dam Tri - TriathlonOther


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Lexington, South Carolina
United States
Set Up Events
70F / 21C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 00m 31s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Got to the race at 6:30, parking was excellent, so I got set up in no time. Got marked up, ate a banana and a granola bar, with a little water. Just before the race I took a Gu.
Event warmup:

I ran for about 10 minutes or so with Nate, then swam for about 5 minutes.
Swim
  • 19m 39s
  • 1000 meters
  • 01m 58s / 100 meters
Comments:

My best swim ever, by far! This is the first time I've ever averaged under 2. The suit helped a lot, but my conditioning was great. I got tired, but never exhausted, and my heart rate stayed normal. I wandered a little, but not too badly. This swim was a 10/10.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really, this was really my best case scenario.
Transition 1
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

Not too bad, it was a quick start on the bike, so not much running. The start line was the timing mat, then immediately up a steep hill. I forgot to take my earplugs out for about 3-4 minutes, but it didn't make a difference.
What would you do differently?:

I just need to focus on going quickly, I think if I just practiced my transitions, I'll be ok. This was also my first wetsuit transition, so no real complaints.
Bike
  • 1h 06m 51s
  • 21 miles
  • 18.85 mile/hr
Comments:

A good ride, not necessarily great. I would really loved to have averaged 19, but those hills were something. I just need to keep riding hard.
What would you do differently?:

Train more, that's about it.
Transition 2
  • 01m 8s
Comments:

Again, a good transition. I could shave more time if I can get a pair of shoes I can run in without socks.
What would you do differently?:

Not much
Run
  • 31m 34s
  • 4.35 miles
  • 07m 16s  min/mile
Comments:

The course has to be short, there's no way I ran it in 7.25/mile. I was watching my watch and making sure to maintain under 8.30. I guess I'll take it though. I also don't see how it can be short, since it's a straight shot with no real turns...I'm happy overall.
What would you do differently?:

I feel like I can go harder, I just don't know how hard I can maintain really pushing it.
Post race
Warm down:

Drank half a Coke, ate a banana, walked around.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing really

Event comments:

A great course, excellent parking, good food after (except for limited veggie options for those so inclined). I really loved the dam, both riding and running. And the swim was great; the water was clear and the perfect temperature. I'll definitely do this again next year!




Last updated: 2012-08-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:39 | 1000 meters | 01m 58s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 74/
Performance: Good
Suit: XTerra
Course: A triangle course, staying to the right of the buoys and turning left.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:11
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:06:51 | 21 miles | 18.85 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 126/
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: A few hills, not terribly steep, but they were there. It was really nice riding on the dam. I liked the 2-lap course; it gave me a chance to know where to push on the second lap.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:08
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:31:34 | 04.35 miles | 07m 16s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 108/
Performance: Average
Course: Out and back course, with one steep hill at very beginning/end.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4