Wildflower Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Lake San Antonio, California
United States
Tri-California
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 01m 49s
Overall Rank = 835/2603
Age Group = M 20-24
Age Group Rank = 23/54
Pre-race routine:

Drove to the lake on Saturday night, found a spot in the dark. Got everything setteled and hit the sack at 10:30. Up by 6:00, had oatmeal and coffee. Rode to reg and got TX setup in plenty of time -- over an hour to spare! Had a 5-HR energy and H2O.
Event warmup:

Ran for about 10 minutes, and then swam a few strokes before start.
Swim
  • 31m 50s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 56s / 100 yards
Comments:

Longest swim thus far! Hectic start, got into a good groove and went ~75% for most of swim. Kicked it to 90% for last 500m. Good sighting, not-so-good drafting.
What would you do differently?:

Better drafting.
Transition 1
  • 03m 47s
Comments:

Put shoes on in TX
Bike
  • 00m
  • 24.85 miles
  • 0.00 mile/hr
Comments:

Winded at start after swim. Climbing was not especially strong, but I did pass folks throughout the course. Had 1 bottle Cliff plus 2 bottles H2O from aid stations.
What would you do differently?:

Better climbing!
Transition 2
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

I have very good TX times.
Run
  • 58m 42s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 27s  min/mile
Comments:

Mostly got passed, but gained a few spots back. Lots of H2O and Gatorade, even a Powerbar! Walked a couple of the steep uphill sections.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster!
Post race
Warm down:

Cold wet towels waiting for us at the finish! Had oranges, granola, yogurt, Gatorade, water, etc. Jumped in lake to cool off for a bit. GOt a burrito and a beer at the expo, rested for a bit, then packed-up.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Running and climbing ability.


Event comments:

Definitely want to make this a hallmark of the triathlon season!




Last updated: 2008-12-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:31:50 | 1640 yards | 01m 56s / 100yards
Age Group: 34/54
Overall: 1470/2603
Performance: Good
Suit: BlueSeventy
Course: Out-and-back loop in San Antonio Lake. Longest I've ever swam!
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:47
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: Average
Biking
00:00:00 | 24.85 miles | 0.00 mile/hr
Age Group: 13/54
Overall: 530/2603
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: Uphill out of TX. Lots of hills on the course!
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:11
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:58:42 | 06.21 miles | 09m 27s  min/mile
Age Group: 34/54
Overall: 1208/2603
Performance: Average
1: -- 2: 10:20 3: -- 4: 10:37 5: 10:28 6: 8:04
Course: Hills!
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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] 5