HITS Triathlon Series: Napa Valley - Half Iron Course

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Race Reports! » HITS Triathlon Series: Napa Valley - Half Iron Course Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply

HITS Triathlon Series: Napa Valley - Half Iron Course - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
Napa, California
United States
HITS Triathlon Series
55F / 13C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 6h 01m 11s
Overall Rank = 33/97
Age Group = 50
Age Group Rank = 1/3
Swim
  • 39m 37s
  • 1931 meters
  • 02m 03s / 100 meters
What would you do differently?:

Wear booties
Transition 1
  • 03m 35s
What would you do differently?:

Socks on, temp cold.
Bike
  • 3h 14m 55s
  • 90.12 kms
  • 27.74 km/hr
Comments:

Very hilly course. Challenging
What would you do differently?:

Not much wear socks, very cool out of the pond.
Transition 2
  • 04m 25s
Run
  • 1h 58m 37s
  • 21 kms
  • 05m 39s  min/km
Comments:

Blisters on both feet.
What would you do differently?:

Wear socks,
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Quad cramps off the bike in the first mile and for the rest of the run

Strength training required

Event comments:

Very good event but not recommended for those looking for a flat course for personal best time.

You will appreciate your effort after completing this very demanding track.

Excellent organizers. Very up beat and personal. Well Done to all at HITS!!




Last updated: 2012-03-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:39:37 | 1931 meters | 02m 03s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/3
Overall: 26/97
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Lake Barryessa, Out and back
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 53F / 12C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:35
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:14:55 | 90.12 kms | 27.74 km/hr
Age Group: 0/3
Overall: 23/97
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Very hilly
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 04:25
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:58:37 | 21 kms | 05m 39s  min/km
Age Group: 0/3
Overall: 0/97
Performance:
Course: Out and back on a Hlly course, warm after a cool bike ride.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

{postbutton}
2012-04-17 10:22 PM

New user
3

Subject: HITS Triathlon Series: Napa Valley - Half Iron Course
General Discussion-> Race Reports!
{postbutton}
General Discussion Race Reports! » HITS Triathlon Series: Napa Valley - Half Iron Course Rss Feed