Mason Tri-umphiant Triathlon - Triathlon


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Mason, Ohio
United States
HFP Racing
70F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 04m
Overall Rank = 2/101
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Hubby and I stayed overnight in Cincinnati Saturday night, so we stayed up fairly late checking out the area. Woke up in time to grab a banana and sipped on gatorade on way to race.
Event warmup:

Did not warm up, other than an unscheduled 400 yard run to the car and a 30 second dip in pool.
Swim
  • 09m 7s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 17s / 100 meters
Comments:

Less than stellar swim. The first half was just a little congested, so I couldn't find any rhythm. Second half someone passed me and I was able to draft. Time includes run to transition.
What would you do differently?:

I need more pool time!
Transition 1
  • 00m 49s
Comments:

Quick transition. Didn't help that my hubby (the guys raced later) was heckling me and yelling things like, "What are you doing- making a sandwich?"
What would you do differently?:

2nd fastest transition, good for me
Bike
  • 32m 7s
  • 20 kms
  • 36.89 km/hr
Comments:

Felt great on the bike and did a ton of passing, which is always nice. Splits were near my time trial pace. The more I ride the Ridley the more I love it on race days. Happy with the 2nd fastest bike of day, considering the girl that beat me beat all the guys, too
What would you do differently?:

Waited a little long to come out of shoes- get prepared a bit earlier!
Transition 2
  • 01m 1s
Comments:

A little slower here since I grabbed a quick drink
Run
  • 21m 24s
  • 5 kms
  • 04m 16s  min/km
Comments:

Felt fantastic during the run. All my speedwork is starting to pay off. Really felt I could have maintained that pace for a 10K. Hoping to concentrate on running this fall.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

I forget that my watch is waterproof so I could save 10 seconds or so putting it on beforehand. May start banding sunglasses to bike so I can put them on while riding.

Event comments:

Volunteers and organization and finish area were top notch, as well as transition area. Course was a bit tricky and my hubby and a few other guys missed a turn on bike that added on 1.5 extra miles. Run course was wonderful and marked with arrows. The only thing that could improve is having an award ceremony.




Last updated: 2013-07-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:07 | 400 meters | 02m 17s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 23/101
Performance: Below average
Suit:
Course: Pool swim, serpentine, starting about every 6-8 seconds or so.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:49
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:32:07 | 20 kms | 36.89 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 2/101
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Fast and gently rolling on smooth roads
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:01
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:21:24 | 05 kms | 04m 16s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 1/101
Performance: Good
Course: My Garmin came up a bit long- 3.19 miles. Nice, fast course with some rollers including one or two good climbs. Last half mile was a flat loop around the park.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3