BikeSource Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Olathe, Kansas
United States
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 07m 19s
Overall Rank = 51/197
Age Group = 20-24
Age Group Rank = 5/8
Pre-race routine:

Woke at 5:45. Oatmeal for breakfast. Took in one hammer gel with 50mg caffeine 40min prior to my wave's start(7:45 AM).
Event warmup:

Quick jog and a quick dip in the lake(bad idea with the cold water and no wetsuit).
Swim
  • 11m 43s
  • 587 yards
  • 01m / 100 yards
Comments:

Rough start. My first open water swim and first group start. I spent the first fourth with my head up. 2nd forth head down but dragging legs. Last half got in rhythm and was golden all the way in.
What would you do differently?:

Start further back in pack. Draft off someone's feet. Wait to get in water(body temp plummeted waiting in water). Get a wetsuit.
Transition 1
  • 01m 40s
Comments:

Decided on the fly not to put on shirt. Just put on running shoes and left with bike. Fumbled with sunglasses.
What would you do differently?:

Bucket with water for sand removal. Sunglasses on top of helmet. Get to venue early to get best bike rack. Guide bike with one hand, put on helmet and buckle with the other. Jump on bike.
Bike
  • 33m 50s
  • 11.5 miles
  • 20.39 mile/hr
Comments:

Took in one Accel gel with 20mg caffeine and lost water bottle at the start of second lap.
What would you do differently?:

Take descents faster. Get down in to drop bars more often. I need to finally get a road bike and stop renting. Making the switch from platform pedals to clipless pedals and bike shoes wouldn't hurt either.
Transition 2
  • 00m 49s
Comments:

Just racked bike, removed helmet and left.
What would you do differently?:

Get to venue earlier to get ideal rack. Direct bike by saddle with one hand, unclip and remove helmet with the other.
Run
  • 19m 20s
  • 3 miles
  • 06m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

Took water at all aid stations. Had a bit left in tank after finishing.
What would you do differently?:

Start final surge earlier.
Post race
Warm down:

Totally forgot to do anything.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of sleep going in. Lack of open water experience. Lack of swim practice. Lack of equipment(wetsuit, road bike, clipless pedals, bike shoes).

Event comments:

My 2nd real triathlon and I had a great time. I was given a clear idea of my weakness and am looking forward to improving myself.




Last updated: 2009-04-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:43 | 587 yards | 01m / 100yards
Age Group: 7/8
Overall: 0/197
Performance: Bad
Suit: None
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 52F / 11C Current:
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:40
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:33:50 | 11.5 miles | 20.39 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/8
Overall: 0/197
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:49
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:19:20 | 03 miles | 06m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/8
Overall: 0/197
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4