Triangle Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Raleigh, North Carolina
United States
Set-Up, Inc.
87F / 31C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 41m 42s
Overall Rank = 268/575
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 24/54
Pre-race routine:

Laid out my gear and noticed a BIG problem! I had brought two right shoes from two different sets of running shoes! I had to run in my driving sneakers, a pair of beat up old NB's.
Swim
  • 19m 25s
  • 750 yards
  • 02m 35s / 100 yards
Comments:

The first 100-150 yards stunk. I was questioning why I was there. Then I got my rhythm and things went much better the guy drafting on me kpt hitting my feet. Our swim wave also included the Clysdales. Swim waves went off late!
What would you do differently?:

Warm up for 100-200 yaeds.
Transition 1
  • 02m 57s
Comments:

Had an issue with my glasses and computer, but otherwise ok. It was a bit of a run from the mat near the water to my bike and then to the exit.
Bike
  • 50m 12s
  • 17.5 miles
  • 20.92 mile/hr
Comments:

Great course no complaints. Definitely the most crowded I have been on. The new bike fit made my back a little sore toward the end. Hard to stay areo. Top speed of 39 mph
What would you do differently?:

Spend more time riding in the new position.
Transition 2
  • 01m 54s
Comments:

The non-running NB's were hard to tie and too big! I had to retie them once before leaving the transition area!
What would you do differently?:

Remember all my eqipment!
Run
  • 27m 15s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

Lousy. My feet kept moving around in my shoes and I had to stop to retie one when the long laces came undone. I know this cost me 3-5 minutes minimum if not more.
What would you do differently?:

Double and triple check my gear. practice more bricks. Drop more weight.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Failing to bring aall my gear. Lack of brick training and lack of warm up.

Event comments:

The drinks through out were very warm. Otherwise well done.




Last updated: 2009-04-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:25 | 750 yards | 02m 35s / 100yards
Age Group: 37/54
Overall: 403/575
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Bad
T1
Time: 02:57
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:50:12 | 17.5 miles | 20.92 mile/hr
Age Group: 11/54
Overall: 125/575
Performance: Bad
Wind:
Course:
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:54
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:27:15 | 03.11 miles | 08m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 39/54
Overall: 358/575
Performance: Bad
Course: Mostly of road gravel, dirt and grass.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4