Gatorade Triathlon - Race 3 (OD) - TriathlonOlympic


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Sandringham, Victoria
Australia
Super Sprint
22C / 72F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 49m 8s
Overall Rank = 575/788
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 76/97
Pre-race routine:

Felt a little rushed for this race... still got to event with time, but had to get my bike into racks pretty quick smart and then straight off to the swim start.

We left home at around 5:30am to drive to Sandringham. Same breakfast as usual (smoothy and toast).
Event warmup:

Quick swim to get used to water conditions. I was initially a bit nervous about the swim, but kinda just went with it and was pretty relaxed just before the start.
Swim
  • 33m 43s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 15s / 100 meters
Comments:

Ended up getting through the swim a little easier than I was expecting.
What would you do differently?:

Try to keep on the feet of people and not just "give up" on people when they pass.
Transition 1
  • 02m 38s
Comments:

Tough run into transition.. 500m from the beach to the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Push harder, run faster!
Bike
  • 1h 16m 45s
  • 40 kms
  • 31.27 km/hr
Comments:

My legs started to feel weak the last 10km of the bike. Not great coming into the run.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure. I just don't have the technique / fitness / bike to go much faster?
Transition 2
  • 02m 20s
Comments:

Not too bad... just getting tired and slowing down.
What would you do differently?:

I have to keep on remembering to keep on pushing... The race only lasts another 45mins or so at this point. Suck it up!!
Run
  • 53m 43s
  • 10 kms
  • 05m 22s  min/km
Comments:

I was pretty slow. Pretty tired and felt like I just couldn't push any more... but when I tried to push harder for the last couple of km, I was able to.. so need to suck it up and push it!
What would you do differently?:

Go out a lot harder in the start of the run and just try with all my might to hang on at a higher pace to the end.
Post race
Warm down:

I was pretty much totally spent at the end and felt a little emotional. Ended up finding a patch of grass and chatting about the race with my Mrs. Only stretched a little and should have stretched more.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Christmas followed by New Year - Training program went out the window for the three weeks leading up to the race... VERY POOR PREPARATION.


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Last updated: 2010-09-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:43 | 1500 meters | 02m 15s / 100meters
Age Group: 45/97
Overall: 375/788
Performance: Average
Official time as above, but looked at my watch as exiting the water and it said right on 30 minutes. Happy with that!!
Suit: Yes
Course: L shape course.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 18C / 64F Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:38
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:16:45 | 40 kms | 31.27 km/hr
Age Group: 76/97
Overall: 597/788
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: 2 laps - out and back along the esplinade. Not too many hills, only a few slight gradients to deal with.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:20
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:53:43 | 10 kms | 05m 22s  min/km
Age Group: 87/97
Overall: 630/788
Performance: Below average
Course: 2 laps - Out and back along the breakwater.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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] 5