General Discussion Race Reports! » Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply

Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring - TriathlonSprint


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
United States
Gotrisports
77F / 25C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 32m 42s
Overall Rank = 176/221
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 5/5
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 3:30, packed up, had some coffee, and drove to Hilton Head. Checked in and got my packet and chip. Met up with SAG and went over to check out the surf. Surf's up. Racked the bike and laid out gear.
Event warmup:

Shooting the breeze with my buddy and put my frigggin wetsuit on backwards. Must have thought I was going diving. That was an omen. At that point I should have fled the scene.
Swim
  • 16m 22s
  • 547 yards
  • 02m 59s / 100 yards
Comments:

Putting the wetsuit on backwards was the first sign that this would be an interesting day. OK, wetsuit off, turned around, and back on. Did not warm up and paid the price at the beginning. Water and waves soon became comfortable but I got lazy and decided to follow swim caps instaed of buoys. Turned at the wrong marker and was soon brought back to reality by a friendly swim marshall in a kayak who informed me of my mistake. Cost me about 100-150 meters. Came out of the water and faced the Bataan Death March to transition.
What would you do differently?:

Warm up, not wear a wet suit, and sight carefully.
Transition 1
  • 05m 15s
Comments:

Long, long jog to transition. Wetsuit stuck for first time. Finally got it off and unbeknownst to me , my timing chip came off with it.
What would you do differently?:

Never wear a wetsuit again except for the Arctic Polar Oly....and then maybe.
Bike
  • 38m
  • 12.5 miles
  • 19.74 mile/hr
Comments:

Ahhhh on the bike. Time to rock and roll. Well not quite. 1st lap 8:40 feeling good. I'm breathing, drinking, perspiring, smiling, and generally happy with life. Then....my bike comes to a sudden, screeching halt for no apparent reason. My spare tube has fallen from it's appointed perch and wound itself around my rear tire. As I'm unclipping and struggling not to fall a lady rides past and say's "your tube is wrapped around your tire". Hey, ya reckon. It was around the rear cog, inside the rear brake, etc. Got it out and stuffed it in my pocket. So much for a good bike split. Oh by the way as i'm getting back on my bike I notice something missing from my ankle. The chip is gone. So now I'm riding as fast as I can around the track looking for my chip. Come into an intersection at about 22 mph and tires start to skid on the white paint of those turn arrows that are painted on the road. I'm skidding, a little grey Honda is getting closer, I'm skidding, the car is real close, I put my left arm out and push off from the car. He speeds up..I curse....race continues. Seen SAG and she was looking "Marvelous baby, just marvelous".
What would you do differently?:

Turned the alarm off and went back to sleep.
Transition 2
  • 01m 43s
Comments:

Wetsuit was laying on my running shoes. When I moved it my chip fell out. So...I put it on.
What would you do differently?:

Faked a seizure and took my tee shirt and went home.
Run
  • 31m 22s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 10m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

Just took it easy and enjoyed the run. Ran some with SAG. Ran with this guy who was 70 and we were behind this young shapely blond. Told him that made us look like the lecherous perverts we were so I sped up and passed them by. I was #188 and for the last half of the run this very tall lady who was #189 was right behind me step for step. Being the gentleman I am I gave way at the end and let her finish ahead of me and I didn't even look at her butt. Really. OK maybe a little.
What would you do differently?:

Traveled out of state that day.
Post race
Warm down:

Stood around and talked about bikes and bikes and bikes. Had a pic with SAG. Another Beaufort lady was there with her new Griffen. I showed her my "Crab Naked...it's harder than it looks" decal and she had put Kona flowers all over hers. She has raced Kona...twice.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Same as PI race. Too much socializing. I swear I will have my game face for St. A's. Swim warm ups and NO DAMN WETSUIT. Spare tube taped up properly, pre race preps per SOP.

Event comments:

Got lost on swim, lost chip when removing wetsuit so had to calc bike times and Tran times, spare tube fell off X-Lab and wrapped around rear tire bringing me to a surprising stop, unraveled that crap, hit a car in an intersection it didn't stop and neither did I, found chip in T-2, otherwise an uneventful race. Will write report later.
SAG was smokin' today. She was lookin' good on the new bike and she just keeps getting better. The tatts looked so cool.




Last updated: 2006-03-31 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:22 | 547 yards | 02m 59s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/221
Performance: Bad
Suit:
Course: Parallel to beach and down current. Waves 2-4 with hard chop. Wind 10-15. Water temp was 71-72F.
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 71F / 22C Current: High
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Bad
T1
Time: 05:15
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Bad Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:38:00 | 12.5 miles | 19.74 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/221
Performance:
Wind:
Course: 5K course, ridden 4 laps.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:43
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:31:22 | 03.1 miles | 10m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/221
Performance: Average
Course: Ran the same 5K that was the bike course.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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

{postbutton}
2006-04-22 4:53 PM

User image

Elite
2777
2000500100100252525
In my bunk with new shoes and purple sweats.
Subject: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring


2006-04-22 10:25 PM
in reply to: #403743

User image

Master
1932
100050010010010010025
Savannah,
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring
You are kind and generous.  Sorry about your calamities.....that's what you get for hydrating with vodka tonics at 5:30am.  Glad you didn't drown.......I just was not in the mood to resucitate your *** today. Fun!
2006-04-23 7:33 AM
in reply to: #403743

User image

Resident Matriarch
N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring

wow, definately one of those should-stayed-in-bed days, huh?  Pretty funny to read tho, so thanks 

 

 

2006-04-23 9:47 PM
in reply to: #403743

User image

Elite
2777
2000500100100252525
In my bunk with new shoes and purple sweats.
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring
Report completed. Shameful bump.
2006-04-24 8:35 AM
in reply to: #403743

User image

Master
2052
20002525
Colorado
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring
Better than a root canal though, right?
2006-04-24 9:11 AM
in reply to: #403743

User image

Elite
4344
2000200010010010025
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring

Hey Cracker,

I'm a middle-aged guy.  I swim a little, bike a little, run a little.  I never race.  You're making me look like a genius. 


Of course the downside is that I'll never get my picture made with a goddess.

TW



2006-04-24 9:13 AM
in reply to: #403743

Champion
8903
500020001000500100100100100
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring
I heard you came out of the water BEHIND SAG!!!  Next time you gotta untie the cement block from your ankle.  Don't knock us old perverts running behind shapely blondes (brunettes, redheads, whatever)...it's an art form!!  I bet that tube is in good shape after being wrapped around the cogs!  LOL 
2006-04-24 8:39 PM
in reply to: #403743

User image

Member
25
25
Anderson, South Carolina
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring
Awesome report on "What Not To Do At A Triathlon"!
2006-04-25 7:56 AM
in reply to: #403743

User image

Giver
18426
5000500050002000100010010010010025
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring
Great race, Cracker!
2006-04-25 1:30 PM
in reply to: #403743

User image

The Original
7834
5000200050010010010025
Raleigh/Durham
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring
Wow- it sounds like the only thing you got right was bringing BOTH your bike shoes   Nice race despite all your probelms and way to hang in there!  Good thing you got all those factors out of the way before St. Anthony's!  And don't worry- if you start putting your wetsuit on backwards I'll make sure to tell you
2006-04-25 2:15 PM
in reply to: #403743

User image

Elite
2515
2000500
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring

What did you do to rile the Tri Gods so badly, cracker?  Seriously, thanks for letting us laugh at your expense.  Your RR made my day!

Tom



2006-04-25 9:58 PM
in reply to: #403743

User image

Elite
2777
2000500100100252525
In my bunk with new shoes and purple sweats.
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring
Glad I could be of service. Thanks for laughing at my emotional trauma.
2006-05-04 12:46 PM
in reply to: #403743

User image

Buttercup
14334
500050002000200010010010025
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring

Finally got around to reading your (in)famous race report. Thanks for the giggles!

So, Hilton Head goes on my 2007 race calendar. We're gonna be tearing it up all over NC/SC next year, Russ.

2006-05-04 2:14 PM
in reply to: #403743

User image

Regular
94
252525
Spring Hill, FL
Subject: RE: Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring
You made me laugh so hard, I had tears in my eyes...thanks needed it. Also like Renee said definitely wanting to add this to my race schedule for 2007...Renee can I car pool? Well back to work, so these people around me think I actually do work...lol..looking forward to your next report and God's Speed!
General Discussion-> Race Reports!
{postbutton}
General Discussion Race Reports! » Go Tri Sports Triathlon at Hilton Head Island - Spring Rss Feed