24th Annual TRF MeritCare Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Thief River Falls, Minnesota
United States
35F / 2C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 22m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 2/3
Pre-race routine:

Had a 1.4 hour drive to get there in the morning. Once I got there I just tried to stay warm, think through my transitions, and relax. Had planty of water and a Gu about 30 minutes before the start.
Event warmup:

I ran a few relaxed sprints, did some jumping jacks, and stretched.
Swim
  • 08m
  • 547 yards
  • 01m 28s / 100 yards
Comments:

We had 4 people in my lane. I started out in the lead but lapped everyone by about lap 5. Maybe next time I'll get into a little fast group.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

This transition was very slow due to the weather being so cold and having to put on several layers.
What would you do differently?:

Need to find a way to dry off a little better so my shirt doesn't stick so much and I can stay a little warmer on these cold days.
Bike
  • 47m
  • 12.5 miles
  • 15.96 mile/hr
Comments:

A pretty nice out and back, but the wind was terrible. Coming back we had about a 25 knot headwind. I think I could have run faster!
What would you do differently?:

NEED TO GET ON MY BIKE MORE!!! I just don't have the strength to fight the wind.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Nice fast transition... couldn't feel my feet and trying to put my running shoes on was a challange.
Run
  • 24m
  • 3 miles
  • 08m  min/mile
Comments:

I felt really strong on the run, which makes sense sice I've been training for Fargo.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

My bike is definitely a weakness.

Event comments:

Chip timing would be great. A couple minutes before each swim wave would be much better than starting almost immediately after the previous heat finishes. And mile markers on the run would help pacing a lot. Overall well organized and fun for a small race.




Last updated: 2009-04-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:00 | 547 yards | 01m 28s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/3
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:47:00 | 12.5 miles | 15.96 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/3
Overall: 0/
Performance: Bad
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Too hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:24:00 | 03 miles | 08m  min/mile
Age Group: 0/3
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Nice and flat, through a residential neighborhood. Just wish they had mile markers!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
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] 3