T-Gator Series Triathlon #2 - TriathlonSprint


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Lake Charles, Louisiana
United States
Lake Charles Triathletes
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 14m 21s
Overall Rank = 89/113
Age Group = 34-39
Age Group Rank = 21/24
Pre-race routine:

Up at 4:30 AM, Cliff bar and water, back to sleep
Up at 5:30 AM, Cliff bar and water, load up car
1h to 30m before, 16oz gatorade
Event warmup:

Run 1 mi and stretch
Swim
  • 12m 10s
  • 547 yards
  • 02m 14s / 100 yards
Comments:

Much better than last time. Actually passed some people and kept face in the water. My form broke down several times and I let my HR and breathing climb more than I should have.
What would you do differently?:

Still need to work on calming down and stroking correctly.
Transition 1
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

No problem transition. I did run from the water to the bike and out this time.
What would you do differently?:

Work on getting it faster.
Bike
  • 40m 28s
  • 20.92 kms
  • 31.02 km/hr
Comments:

Good ride on my bike for the first time. I did ok I think. I've been ill so I had some issues with breathing.
What would you do differently?:

Work on endurance and base
Transition 2
  • 01m 6s
Comments:

Into shoes without socks and moving.
Run
  • 18m 57s
  • 3.22 kms
  • 05m 53s  min/km
Comments:

The bronchitis kicked in when trying to run. On the bike, I could deal. On the run, my right side started cramping up and not in the normal running cramp type of way. Earlier in the week I pulled a muscle from coughing on that side and it acted up. Thought i'd puke or stop, but kept hammering.
What would you do differently?:

Other than get well...
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Illness...


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Last updated: 2006-12-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:10 | 547 yards | 02m 14s / 100yards
Age Group: 18/24
Overall: 84/113
Performance: Below average
Suit: Tri Suit
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 01:37
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:40:28 | 20.92 kms | 31.02 km/hr
Age Group: 19/24
Overall: 79/113
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Out & Back
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:06
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:18:57 | 03.22 kms | 05m 53s  min/km
Age Group: 22/24
Overall: 101/113
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3