Richard G Snyder YMCA Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Kittanning, Pennsylvania
United States
Richard G Snyder YMCA
28F / -2C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 52m 29s
Overall Rank = 1/14
Age Group = M40-49
Age Group Rank = 1/3
Pre-race routine:

Ran about a mile around the Y.
Swim
  • 04m 43s
  • 300 yards
  • 01m 34s / 100 yards
Comments:

Hadn't been in the pool since December intentionally focusing on running and cycling. Felt slow and sluggish. Note that swim was the second leg as run was first.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

N/A - transitions not counted
Bike
  • 26m 2s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 14.31 mile/hr
Comments:

Tried not to fall on the snowy trail. Had to keep pulling up leg warmers. When I was not bike handling to keep from falling, I stayed in aero position.
What would you do differently?:

Bring my hybrid bike? Wider tires? Can't argue with the results.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

N/A
Run
  • 21m 45s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

Went out too hard and spent the rest of the race trying not to fade. Did so by surging to landmarks on the course.
What would you do differently?:

Pace better.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Conditions. Early season fitness.

Event comments:

Trophy was nice. This is only the first year. Hopefully better weather.


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Last updated: 2013-03-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:04:43 | 300 yards | 01m 34s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/3
Overall: 1/14
Performance: Average
Suit: Speedo jammers
Course: 25 yard pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:26:02 | 06.21 miles | 14.31 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/3
Overall: 1/14
Performance: Average
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/285004642
Wind: Some
Course: Out and back on the Armstrong Trail. Paved for about a 1/4 mile at the beginning and the end. Otherwise crushed limestone / dirt. Trail was really mushy toward the turnaround point. Trail was mostly snow covered. Flat course.
Road: Rough Wet Cadence: 80
Turns: Bad Cornering:
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:21:45 | 03.11 miles | 06m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/3
Overall: 1/14
Performance: Average
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/285004636
Course: Out and back on Armstrong Trail. Paved and gravel / dirt. Snow covered.
Keeping cool Average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3