SheROX Naperville Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Naperville, Illinois
United States
SheROX Triathlon Series
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 15m 3s
Overall Rank = 1364/1494
Age Group = F25-29
Age Group Rank = 111/115
Pre-race routine:

I had pasta the night before, woke up at 4:30 and had a bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and some OJ. Drank a bottle of water mixed with gatorade as I waited for a looooooong time to start the swim. Ate some Gatorade chews as well. I didn't start until 8:40 and my transition area was set up by 6AM. Long.Morning.
Event warmup:

I didn't warm up at all. Just did some arm stretches while I sat in the grass!
Swim
  • 17m 22s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 07s / 100 yards
Comments:

There were 75 people in my wave so I had a really hard time getting into a good groove for the first 200 yards. People switching directions, stopping in front of me. Very frustrating. I switched between freestyle and breast stroke. There was a time where I was even on my side and I just kicked. I was doing whatever I could to get to the finish.
What would you do differently?:

Be stronger at the swim. I was so exhausted by the end. This is what happens when you haven't been in the pool for months...oops!
Transition 1
  • 04m 16s
Comments:

I thought I had a pretty good routine in this transition. A lot of girls were fumbling with getting their shoes and socks on. I had rolled my socks already and put baby powder in them so I just grabbed them and unrolle dthem onto my feet! I have speed laces so I just pulled those tight, threw on my sunglasses and helmet and I was off.
What would you do differently?:

Run the entire way to the transition area.
Bike
  • 1h 03m 58s
  • 14.17 miles
  • 13.29 mile/hr
Comments:

I liked how they had bike techs every 2 miles to help with flats. Helped reassure all the first timers ;)
What would you do differently?:

I need tires that can have a higher PSI. My back tire looked flat the entire time.
Transition 2
  • 02m 26s
Comments:

I was pretty tired by the end of the bike but I tried to run with my bike a little, and then realized I needed to catch my breath before I started on the run so I ended up walking with my bike.
Run
  • 47m 3s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 15m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

This was my huge downfall. I was dead by the time the run started and I had no energy. I really need to train more on the bike and go straight to running. The course was in the sun the entire time and by then it was about 85 degrees.
Post race

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Last updated: 2012-06-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:22 | 820 yards | 02m 07s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/115
Overall: 0/1494
Performance: Average
Suit: None
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:16
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:03:58 | 14.17 miles | 13.29 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/115
Overall: 0/1494
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Stretches of flat road, but a good amount of pushing uphill.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:26
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:47:03 | 03.11 miles | 15m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/115
Overall: 0/1494
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5]