Tri Fall Creek Falls Triathlon - Aquabike


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Pikeville, Tennessee
United States
Endurance Sports Management
74F / 23C
Precipitation
Total Time = 1h 46m 1s
Overall Rank = 1/2
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 1/2
Event warmup:

Maybe a mile of jogging.
Swim
  • 29m 14s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 57s / 100 meters
Comments:

The swim was a little warm for a wetsuit, but I managed. I really dislike wave starts that are not spread out properly. I ran into a number of swimmers from earlier waves. It takes a lot of additional effort getting around slower swimmers.
What would you do differently?:

I need more experience in the open water. My first 200 yards were a little rough. After I got settled in I was ok.
Transition 1
  • 04m 47s
Comments:

This is a long transition. We had a long run up hill from the lake. It was no fun running that long with a wetsuit.
What would you do differently?:

Wear shoes to run up the hill from the lake. The next day I discovered a bruise on the bottom of my foot from running so long barefoot.
Bike
  • 1h 12m
  • 40 kms
  • 33.33 km/hr
Comments:

I had a little hard time shifting to the large chainring. I discovered later that my left shifter was about to go out. Also my bar tape was like a sponge and soaked up every ounce of water. I changed it out after the race.
What would you do differently?:

Get a tri bike.
Post race
Warm down:

A little jogging and stretching.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I need a tri bike and more experience in the open water.

Event comments:

I did the Aquabike in this event which I was 1st overall. It's nice to get on the podium, however I want to get back to running. I've been recovering from a torn calf muscle and it's taking for ever. This is a smaller event, however Endurance Sports Management does a fantastic job putting this together. I will definitely be doing this race in the future. It was also a great race since the Chattanooga Triathlon club showed up in force.


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Last updated: 2013-10-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:29:14 | 1500 meters | 01m 57s / 100meters
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 1/2
Performance: Average
Suit: yes
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 04:47.2
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
01:12:00 | 40 kms | 33.33 km/hr
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 1/2
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: This course has a number of rollers. It was a fun course if you have put in the miles.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 86
Turns: Average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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