Danskin Webster Lake - TriathlonSprint


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Webster, Massachusetts
United States
FIRM
70?F / 0C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 50m 23s
Overall Rank = 1428/2129
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 293/384
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 3:30 a.m. to make the hike from southern NH. Ate oatmeal and a banana on my way. Listened to some music to get me pumped, while battling the fog on the road.
Event warmup:

I actually just watched the girls going out, I was wave 13 and it was good to watch them so I could calm my nerves and figure out my strategy.
Swim
  • 18m 27s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 15s / 100 yards
Comments:

I was just so happy to make it through and I swam faster than I expected. I had some trouble with getting stuck behind some other swimmers and figuring out how to get around them. I kicked a few people and stopped to apologize - next time I will remind myself that I am in a freaking race & people expect that...but I did feel bad. I did have to swim breast stroke the entire way but that is ok - for now I am just as fast at breast as I am with freestyle.
What would you do differently?:

More open water swims and practice more in general. Possibly get a swim coach.
Transition 1
  • 05m 59s
Comments:

I couldn't believe my T1 time. I was suprised it was that long - I thought I was quicker but as I described to someone, felt like a kid again forgetting to dry off after bath and getting my pjs on.
What would you do differently?:

Practice, practice, practice
Bike
  • 48m 36s
  • 12 miles
  • 14.81 mile/hr
Comments:

Biking is my strength so I was ok with my performance but again I think I let the "excuse me" attitude go. There were MANY people out there that did not stay to the right, which made it difficult to pass. There were several girls riding the yellow line - this was not a closed course. I enjoyed it, felt strong but that was a little frustrating and know at times held me back from passing.
What would you do differently?:

Be more aggressive and just pass people as long as I can do so safetly. Train more on hills - made the hill but felt slow.
Transition 2
  • 02m 17s
Comments:

I had to go to the bathroom so bad - I couldn't wait anymore. I got my stuff and went to the bathroom & headed out. Got my legs back quickly after getting off my bike - and was happy about that.
What would you do differently?:

Go to the bathroom before I start the race
Run
  • 35m 2s
  • 2.8 miles
  • 12m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

I am a slow runner. I was tired but I did my best to stay running. First problem - hmm - never grabbed a water cup, drank and ran - so had to stop for some water - never thought to practice that. Had to stop 2 other times but only walked 10 paces and then did my best to just get to the end.
What would you do differently?:

Run more and longer.
Post race
Warm down:

Found my family, water, banana and held back tears. I should have stretched...note to self for next time.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I am happy in general with how I did.

Event comments:

This was my first tri. I learned a lot from this experience, this to do differently next time, what I did right. All in all very good experience, great group of girls, volunteers and YAHOOO - I DID IT!


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Last updated: 2007-07-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:27 | 820 yards | 02m 15s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/384
Overall: 1519/2129
Performance:
Suit: Bathing
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:59
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:48:36 | 12 miles | 14.81 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/384
Overall: 954/2129
Performance:
Wind:
Course: Rolling hills, a big hill about 5 miles out
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:17
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:35:02 | 02.8 miles | 12m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/384
Overall: 1705/2129
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4