Tri the Parks--MIstletoe State Park - TriathlonSprint


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Appling, Georgia
United States
Tri teh Parks
76F / 24C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 10m 59s
Overall Rank = 31/?
Age Group = M Clydesdales
Age Group Rank = 1/9
Pre-race routine:

Up at 345, Atkins shake, energy drink, drive 1:45 minutes, Relieve oneself, Set up
Event warmup:

Jog a mile or so up the hill and around to see the start and swim 50 m
Swim
  • 14m 24s
  • 600 meters
  • 02m 24s / 100 meters
Comments:

Still learning how to swim. Broke into breast 50m in before the first buoy to get oriented, than back to freestyle most of the rest of the way. still keeping head above water way too much. improving bit by bit
What would you do differently?:

keep form. dont get intimidated by other swimmers
Transition 1
  • 01m 7s
Comments:

Fumbling around too much with socks. Worrying about sand stuck to feet.
What would you do differently?:

Need to try going without socks. that gives me 20 seconds. perhaps down the road try the shoes ON THE Bike method
Bike
  • 33m 36s
  • 11.8 miles
  • 21.07 mile/hr
Comments:

This is turning out to be a strong suit for me. Love the hard pedaling!
What would you do differently?:

Can even pick it up more.
Transition 2
  • 00m 56s
Comments:

Drtopped the bike at TA entry due to going too dang fast with my bike shoes still on. Take a drink somewhere, boy!
What would you do differently?:

Need to correct that mishap.
Run
  • 20m 54s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

Dude, 2054 is piss poor for an 18 minute runner.
What would you do differently?:

stop shuffling so dang much!
Post race
Warm down:

wait around for Jeff, a few bites and some drinks. wait two and a half freaking hours for awards

What limited your ability to perform faster:

inexperience

Event comments:

I enjoyed it but who wouldn't? THe wait after killed the enjoyment though.


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Last updated: 2008-07-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:24 | 600 meters | 02m 24s / 100meters
Age Group: 4/9
Overall: 0/?
Performance: Average
Suit: 2xu navy tri suit
Course: out and long around
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 82F / 28C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:07
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:33:36 | 11.8 miles | 21.07 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/9
Overall: 0/?
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Gentle and Undulating with a few tight turns
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:56
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Bad
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:20:54 | 03.11 miles | 06m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/9
Overall: 0/?
Performance: Below average
Course: hilly ascent on trails than pretty flat roads except for a 1000m portion or so in back half of course. finish creeps up quickly
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Bad
Race evaluation [1-5] 3