RainMan Indoor Triathlon Series - Seattle - Triathlon


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Seattle, Washington
United States
TriFREAKS, Inc.
50F / 10C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 57m 12s
Overall Rank = 109/153
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 31/41
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 6:30 for my 10a.m. wave to be able to get there early and watch other waves start and transition to get a feel for the event. Had a bit of coffee, yogurt with banana, toast w/ peanut butter.
Event warmup:

A bit of stretching, nothing else.
Swim
  • 15m
  • 700 yards
  • 02m 08s / 100 yards
Comments:

Tie for 13th as several swimmers swam at a time of 17:35, only whole laps counted
What would you do differently?:

Not much. I feel my endurance is pretty solid at my current pace, but I would like to build more speed in the future.
Transition 1
  • 02m 30s
Comments:

Since I swam in only a swimsuit, I had to put on my tri shorts and opted to do it before the bike. This was a bit challenging as I was still wet from the pool and this slowed my time.
What would you do differently?:

Practice swimming in my swimsuit and tri shorts to see if this changes my swim pace.
Bike
  • 1h 12m 7s
  • 5.2 miles
  • 4.33 mile/hr
Comments:

Disappointed in the bike time, though I knew I was not biking as fast as I am sure I could have.
What would you do differently?:

Push myself harder on the bike and not worry about saving it for the run. Definitely increase the amount of biking I do overall.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Unsure of actual T2 time as it is added into the run, but felt quick as all I had to do was throw on a shirt, grab my race belt with my number and run out the door. Was towards the front of my wave in fastest out the door.
What would you do differently?:

Set up shirt so I could just putt it over my head,
Run
  • 27m 30s
  • 2.97 miles
  • 09m 16s  min/mile
Comments:

Tie for 13th (one other person with same run time). Felt good on the run, went much faster than I thought I could do as I thought I was more of a 10-10:30 mi./mile pace runner. I think the competition brings it out. Very proud of myself for this run.
What would you do differently?:

Train for the run more, train at a faster pace.
Post race
Warm down:

Did a lap of walking around Green Lake with my husband.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not training enough, especially on the bike, and a combination of bike/run bricks.

Event comments:

Really enjoyable triathlon, great warmup and setup. Would certainly do this again.


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Last updated: 2014-01-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:00 | 700 yards | 02m 08s / 100yards
Age Group: 13/41
Overall: 0/153
Performance: Average
Swim of 15 minutes, total time based on swim of 800 yards. I swam 700 yards (14 laps), 17:35 time for 800 yards.
Suit: Traditional one piece swimsuit
Course: Pool swim
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:30
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:12:07 | 05.2 miles | 4.33 mile/hr
Age Group: 35/41
Overall: 0/153
Performance: Below average
Biked 5.2 miles, bike time based on 13 miles.
Wind: None
Course: Bike set up in bike trainer on pool deck
Road:   Cadence: 95
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:27:30 | 02.97 miles | 09m 16s  min/mile
Age Group: 13/41
Overall: 0/153
Performance: Good
Pace for results says 9:16 but I can't seem to come to the same calculation.
Course: Almost totally flat paved loop around Green Lake (north central Seattle)
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4