Cazenovia Triathlon 2008 - 8th Annual - TriathlonSprint


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Cazenovia, New York
United States
CNY Triathlon Club
60F / 16C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 38m 18s
Overall Rank = 103/234
Age Group = F30-34
Age Group Rank = 7/19
Pre-race routine:

Didn't sleep well, but what's new. Up at 5:45 and on the road by 6:25. Got there nice and early. Got set up basically in the middle of a large transition area. Had a banana around 7:45. PB&honey on ww for breakfast at 6:45 and coffee.
Event warmup:

The transition area was different than in past years, so I took a few momments to walk myself through my transitions. Watched the oly distance start and through one lap. Got into the water and swam a relaxed 5 minutes or so. Got out and waited (and froze!!).
Swim
  • 18m 8s
  • 875 yards
  • 02m 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

I started with the 2nd wave and got caught up in a group until the 2nd buoy. I tried to draft a bit, but stop after I kept inhaling water. I need to work on that. After I rounded the 2nd buoy I felt great. I was finally alone, then I looked up and realized why. I was in the middle of the course!! So I corrected and finished up well. Came out of water nicely and ran up to transition (further than last year.)
What would you do differently?:

Wait to hydrate myself until the bike!! Work on my sighting.
Transition 1
  • 01m 52s
Comments:

Bike started on a hill and they had volunteers helping people. Someone basically had to run up the hill with me b/c I couldn't get my second shoe clicked in and I panicked (new shoes that feel much different). Once in I felt fine.
What would you do differently?:

Work on getting clicked in better.
Bike
  • 48m 21s
  • 13.98 miles
  • 17.35 mile/hr
Comments:

I feel great about this bike leg. It was just over 4 minutes faster than last year on this same course. I knew the hills would be tough, so I focused on maximizing speed elsewhere. The hills were still very hard, but this has been my fastest avg. mph to date, so I'm excited!
What would you do differently?:

I need more hill work.
Transition 2
  • 01m 46s
Comments:

Had a hard time racking my bike, b/c I did not decide beforehand which way I was going to do it. I lost several seconds there and at the end of the race my bike was on the ground!
What would you do differently?:

Decide before how I was going to rack my bike on the return.
Run
  • 28m 11s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 04s  min/mile
Comments:

I had a little bit of cramping in my left calf during the first 1/2 mile or so, but it worked itself out. The first half I focused on keeping a fairly high cadence and just pushing through. The second 1/2 I kicked it into gear (the downhill helped) and really tried to push myself hard. Nice strong finish. One minute faster than last year, but it felt much better.
Post race
Warm down:

Cheered my friends through the finish. Had 8 oz. choc. milk. Grabbed a fleece and stretched my calves (I was freezing-my friend told me my lips were blue.)

Event comments:

Great race!! My best so far.




Last updated: 2008-07-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:08 | 875 yards | 02m 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/19
Overall: 105/234
Performance: Below average
Suit: Neosport john
Course: Triangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:52
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Bad
Biking
00:48:21 | 13.98 miles | 17.35 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/19
Overall: 99/234
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Very hilly. 1st half one steep hill climb and some rollers. Second 1/2, nonstop hills. Last 2 miles rolling.
Road: Rough Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:46
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Bad
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:28:11 | 03.11 miles | 09m 04s  min/mile
Age Group: 7/19
Overall: 132/234
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back. First 1/2 mostly uphill with one steep hill around mile 1.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Too much
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4