Osprey Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Public Landing, Maryland
United States
Maryland Coastal Bays Program
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 36m 30s
Overall Rank = 188/358
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 6/19
Pre-race routine:

Stayed in OC, got up at 6:15, grabbed a bagel and coffee and headed off to Public Landing.
Event warmup:

Racked bike, set up transition, spot a pots, then got wetsuit on and walked to race start.
Swim
  • 15m 9s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 42s / 100 yards
Comments:

Had not swam much in the month before the race and my arms became tired near the end, causing me to go off course and breathe heavy, it was harder than it should have been due to my lack of conditioning.
What would you do differently?:

Have kept my swimming up after the Annapolis Tri, I would have had a much easier end of the swim.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Felt good about this T1 - saw Jen, which was motivating and got a weird muscle cramp in my abdomen, but it went away - thank goodness.
What would you do differently?:

not much, this went well.
Bike
  • 53m 34s
  • 15.2 miles
  • 17.02 mile/hr
Comments:

The Bike is my weakest leg of the Triathlon, overall I was happy with my time. I need to drink more fluid on the bike, it really causes me problems on the run.
What would you do differently?:

go faster if I could!
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Felt good about the Transitions, seems to be the one thing I am pretty good at.
Run
  • 27m 47s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 58s  min/mile
Comments:

Mile 2 seemed extra long to me and it took me about a minute longer than then the other miles, because of that I ended up pushing myself absolutely as hard as I could on the last mile to turn out a finish under 28mins (9 min pace) and it worked out ok. Running is definitely my strongest of the three legs.
What would you do differently?:

Pushed harder on mile 2, the sun was really beating down and I was hot. I was really wanting some gatorade but they didn't have it on the course. I mentally broke down a bit during that second mile.
Post race
Warm down:

Hung out till very end. enjoyed the sandwiches, sodas, and water and talked to a bunch of crabs. Watched the medals be handed out then headed home to Annapolis with my friends. Was happy with my 6th in age group place since it is only my third triathlon.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The Annapolis Tri was my A race and it took place Sept. 9th, after this I was not really in training mode any longer and it showed during the race.

Event comments:

Would give the race a 5 but I wish they used timing chips. This race is so much fun, small, local, great atmosphere and surroundings. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it was the perfect end to my first triathlon season.


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Last updated: 2007-12-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:09 | 880 yards | 01m 42s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/19
Overall: 198/358
Performance: Average
Suit: Xterra sleeveless
Course: In water start, lots of sharp rocks, cut foot but it was ok. pretty much a straight shot, one turn a the start i believe.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:53:34 | 15.2 miles | 17.02 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/19
Overall: 215/358
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Flat and open
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:27:47 | 03.1 miles | 08m 58s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/19
Overall: 149/358
Performance: Average
Course: Flat, but sunny and hot - I think it may have been slightly more than 3.1 miles, maybe 3.2. This based on my time and a guy who had a GPS on who agreed. Mile 2 seemed extra long to me and it took me about a minute longer than then the other miles.
Keeping cool Drinking
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4