MotorCity Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint


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Detroit, Michigan
United States
3 Disciplines Racing
67F / 19C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 41m 41s
Overall Rank = 296/361
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 19/26
Pre-race routine:

I got up at 4:30. I had oatmeal and eggs for breakfast. I drank about 6 glasses of water.
Event warmup:

Spent the whole time trying to find a bathroom.
Swim
  • 15m 33s
  • 500 meters
  • 03m 07s / 100 meters
Comments:

I was really worried about the water temp, but it turned out great. My goggles got really foggy and it was hard to see on the last leg when we turned towards the sun.
What would you do differently?:

Find goggles that don't fog up.
Transition 1
  • 04m 13s
Comments:

Took too much time, but I wasn't in a hurry. I was just so happy to be done with the swim and evreyone was taking pictures. It was great.
What would you do differently?:

Try to hurry.
Bike
  • 42m 25s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 17.58 mile/hr
Comments:

I felt really good. I could have pushed a little harder, maybe. I was happy I was able to pass a couple of people.
I was able to ride next to Dad, Patty, Jon and Uncle Bob. That was kind of funny.
What would you do differently?:

Try a little harder.
Transition 2
  • 02m 55s
Comments:

More pictures...could have gone faster...but I like to talk.
Run
  • 36m 37s
  • 3.4 miles
  • 10m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

I walked at the water stops
What would you do differently?:

Maybe keep running through the water stops..pick it up a bit. I think I need to get a watch/HR monitor/GPS something so I can keep track of that.
Post race
Warm down:

Finisher towel...nice and cold.

Event comments:

I really had a great time! It was a great race for beginners and I thought it was organized. The chips and body marking could have been faster. The worst part was not having enough bathrooms. I really enjoyed my first Tri. I can't beleive I did it! Awesome!


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Last updated: 2007-12-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:33 | 500 meters | 03m 07s / 100meters
Age Group: 11/26
Overall: 249/361
Performance: Good
Suit: Wetsuit
Course:
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:13
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:42:25 | 12.43 miles | 17.58 mile/hr
Age Group: 16/26
Overall: 249/361
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: A little windy on the one side of the island, but not as bad as I thought it would be.
Road: Potholes Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:55
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:36:37 | 03.4 miles | 10m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 17/26
Overall: 290/361
Performance: Good
Course: Ran down the middle of Belle Island and into the Nature trail. The trail was rough...lots of pot holes and you have to watch where you were going. The mostiquoes kept you movin'
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4