Los Angeles Triathlon Championship Series #3 - TriathlonOlympic


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San Dimas, California
United States
Tri Events
68F / 20C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 3h 24m
Overall Rank = 253/293
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 34/35
Pre-race routine:

Got to the race early, got my race packet and T-zone all set up.
Event warmup:

Easy stretch before the start of the swim.
Swim
  • 26m 49s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 38s / 100 yards
Comments:

Considering I had not done a lot of swimming prior to this race, this is a decent time. I was pretty calm and comfortable throughout. Had a few other guys around me that I kept running into but it was not really a problem.
What would you do differently?:

Train harder.
Transition 1
  • 03m
Comments:

Took it nice and easy. I walked into transition just to relax after running out of the water and up the beach. I took my time changing and getting into my riding gear. Nasty hill out of transition so it was hard to get going.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster
Bike
  • 1h 38m 27s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 15.14 mile/hr
Comments:

This was an AWFUL ride. Right out of transition I felt sick to my stomach and there was a decent climb a mile in. I got over the hill but felt really sick, which kept me from getting up to speed. I was really considering dropping out but kept at it. I was riding really slow and my results show that. Also, feeling nausious kept me from eating and drinking so I was not at all ready for the run. After the second lap I was feeling a bit better so I decided to just plug away and finish. Really disappointing.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster!!!
Transition 2
  • 03m 10s
Comments:

Again, slow and steady here.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster
Run
  • 1h 12m 30s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 11m 40s  min/mile
Comments:

I did not have any expectations here, especially after a lousy ride. My goal was to try and get a comfortable pace and grind through the miles. I felt decent at first but it cought up with me. I had to walk several times and just could not run up the hills. I also felt tightness in my chest, thinking it was a minor effect of the smog (what little there was), but I remember having a similar problem last time. Slow time but I expected it.
What would you do differently?:

Where should I start?
Post race
Warm down:

Easy walk and drank some water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I think it was a multitude of things:
1- I don't think I was prepared as I should have been. My training has sucked for the last month and I think this performance showed that.
2- Felt sick to my stomach for most of the ride and some of the run.
3- I do not think I ate the right things leading into the race. I know I should have had more carbs and less protein.
4- See #1

Event comments:

It is not that the course was too hard, but it was challenging. Also, mile markers on the run would have been nice. Better luck next time =(




Last updated: 2009-04-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:26:49 | 1640 yards | 01m 38s / 100yards
Age Group: 13/35
Overall: 0/293
Performance: Average
Suit: Yes
Course: Modified rectangle, different end from the start
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 65F / 18C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:38:27 | 24.85 miles | 15.14 mile/hr
Age Group: 34/35
Overall: 0/293
Performance: Bad
Wind: Little
Course: 3 loops around the lake with lots of climbing, both short and long.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 03:10
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:12:30 | 06.21 miles | 11m 40s  min/mile
Age Group: 34/35
Overall: 0/293
Performance: Below average
Course: Long loop around the lake, few climbs.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 1
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 2