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Rancho Seco, CA
TBF Racing
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 36m 27s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 20-24
Age Group Rank = 3/
Pre-race routine:

I didn't really get a good breakfast. Next time I'll work on eating more, I just didn't know how far away it was or if I'd get lost, but in the end I had plenty of time.
Event warmup:

Trainer for 10" before I left the house to wake up and loosen up the legs. Short jog around the parking lot and a little bit of swimming in the lake.
Swim
  • 25m 40s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 43s / 100 meters
Comments:

Looking at my watch coming out of the water, I was super excited I didn't grasp the seconds, but it was 25 something. Thats the fastest open water I've ever done. I was concentrating on drafting and following the group instead of adding a bunch of meters by zigzagging all over the place like I normally like to do. It felt really relaxed. Maybe a little bit too much, but I am obviously getting way more comfortable in the water.
What would you do differently?:

Start closer to the front of the pack. Draft off someone faster.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Took me awhile to get my wetsuit off. I just need to practice transitions. It went ok though.

I think T1 was included in my bike split. So I have no idea how long it took me.
Bike
  • 1h 13m 47s
  • 24.8 miles
  • 20.17 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt awesome. Definitely a confidence builder.

In the end my transition times were included in the bike so I have taken it upon myself to delete 4" from the bike and put it in the transition. Whether its accurate or not. It makes me feel better when I look at my bike split. And I remember being closer to 1:11 coming over the last speed bumps, so who knows.
What would you do differently?:

Have two water bottles, possibly my aero set up.
Transition 2
  • 04m
Comments:

Getting off the bike and too my rack was great. Only problem was getting to the start of the run where an official started yelling at me b/c I forgot my number, Whoops! I had to run all the way back to my bike and grab my race belt. I doubt I will forget it again. A girl I had passed on the bike, passed me in transition as I was running back to get it.

This is the accumulated estimate of my T times.
What would you do differently?:

Remember the race belt.


Run
  • 53m
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 33s  min/mile
Comments:

The run felt hard. At mile 3 my legs started twinging. Not full out cramps, but just enough to let me know they weren't happy with me.

So my goal today was to PR on the run and just do what I could on the swim and bike saving me for te run. So the run PR didn't happen, but I'm ok with that. I had a great race.
What would you do differently?:

Hydrate better. Take some electrolyte replacement. I just need to keep working on my bricks.
Post race
Warm down:

Got in the lake to cool off my muscles and float around a bit. Then I walked around and ate some pasta. I stayed for the awards ceremony to see who the competition was. I didn't realize I would place, but not for too much longer 25-29 here I come.

Event comments:

The RR tracks could have used a sign warning how bumpy they were, but if you were looking at the road you could tell. The volunteers were great. No aid station ever ran out of water.

People out here in CA have a lot more competitive attitude it seems like. I think I was getting too hard on myself last year and was forgetting I race because I love it. There is definitely more comraderie post race than during. Now I know I'm doing it for myself. I like the adrenaline.




Last updated: 2005-07-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:25:40 | 1500 meters | 01m 43s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Suit: QR
Course: The lake was really flat and the water was somewhat clear in areas. I was glad I didn't see any fish though. I don't like them very much except to eat.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:13:47 | 24.8 miles | 20.17 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Wind: Some
Course: Out and back with rolling hills. The only hill that really got to me was the last one and I think its because I got so excited coming in that I went up it too fast. I was trying to save what I gave that hill for my run. Bumpy road. RR tracks that were strewn with water bottles.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 04:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:53:00 | 06.2 miles | 08m 33s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Road and trail. Single track trail in areas made it hard to pass and kind of slick as it hadn't been moved, but kind of flattened out.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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]