Terramuggus Sprint Triathlon Series - Race #2 - TriathlonSprint


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
Marlborough, Connecticut
United States
Pig Iron Sports
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 15m 12s
Overall Rank = 69/126
Age Group = Female
Age Group Rank = 13/39
Pre-race routine:

Got there with about 10 minutes to spare before race start. Was the last person to register and get a chip. Part of the race for me was getting from work to home to race site in time to actually participate.
Event warmup:

None really. Saw a bunch of people I knew and spent what time I had saying hi and socializing.
Swim
  • 10m 32s
  • 400 yards
  • 02m 38s / 100 yards
Comments:

My swim was horrendous. I started out too hard and payed for it. By the time I hit the turnaround buoy, I was sucking wind pretty bad. My husband tells me I was swimming sideways on the way out. LOL! I think I was trying to get in closer to the buoy line, but who knows. It was a mash and I was just swimming my azz off. :)
What would you do differently?:

Not swim like my pants were on fire ;). Maybe warm up a little before the race start.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

T1 time is included in swim time. Not sure how long I spent, but it was definitely too long. I was pretty winded after the swim and couldn't see killing myself to get on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really. I was consciously taking my time. NOTE: I made a conscious decision not to wear socks. This worked out well.
Bike
  • 35m 41s
  • 12 miles
  • 20.18 mile/hr
Comments:

My quads were burning on the bike right from the get-go. This was no doubt the result of my fire drill-like swim. Had to let up just a little to let some blood get into my legs so they could feel normal. Didn't want to end up with an injured quad. None the less, my bike split remains my best split.
What would you do differently?:

Again, some warm up before the race start and a less desperate swim would have left me in better shape to get on the bike.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

There was significant run off the bike to my transition area made more difficult with bike shoes still on. Got to try leaving shoes on the bike next time? I took my time with this transition as well which is added to my total run time.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really. I took my time and needed to get a gu and some water before I took off on the run. Did not put socks on and this worked out fine. No socks, no gloves for sprint distance is the way to go.
Run
  • 28m 59s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 21s  min/mile
Comments:

Total run time include T2 so not really sure how fast i did this run, but I feel like strategically, I did a good job managing it. I started out taking small steps with attention to my breathing and the fact that I needed to get it under control and manage my HR. I did not have a watch or HR monitor on so had to listen carefully to my body and just go with how I felt. I ran the first 2 miles slow and steady and picked it up a bit in the last mile. Had a pretty nice sprint at the finish and tried to pick off a gal who had passed me about a 1/4 mile out. Couldn't quite do it, but I'm sure I helped her shave a few seconds off her finish time.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I ran smart.
Post race
Warm down:

Caught my breath and then went back to finish line area to cheer on a number of folks I knew would be right behind me finishing.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The fact that this is a Thursday evening and I have to break my ass to get from work to the race site always puts me at a disadvantage.

Event comments:

I love this race series. Its a great Thursday night workout, a challenging course and you can make it whatever you want it to be for you. Great to see so many familiar faces both racing and spectating. Again, it the best 15 bucks you'll ever spend and just generally a good time! :)




Last updated: 2007-06-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:32 | 400 yards | 02m 38s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/39
Overall: 90/126
Performance: Below average
Suit: tri short and top
Course: out and back
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:35:41 | 12 miles | 20.18 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/39
Overall: 52/126
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: Two loops. Some good hills.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:28:59 | 03.1 miles | 09m 21s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/39
Overall: 0/126
Performance: Good
Course: Lots of hills, both up and down in the first 2 miles.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5