Reston Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Reston, Virginia
United States
Setup Events, Inc.
75F / 24C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 19m 57s
Overall Rank = 41/326
Age Group = F 25-29
Age Group Rank = 11/34
Pre-race routine:

Didn't get enough sleep, woke up to a thunderstorm and pouring rain, had half a bagel (the other half was burned) and a piece of homemade bread for breakfast. Drove slowly and carefully to the race site with my friend, hoping the weather would clear. Got my race packet, took a bathroom break, got marked, picked up my chip, set up transition, and started stretching.
Event warmup:

Just some stretching. By the time we got through the line for packet pickup, chips, and set up, there really wasn't time to warm up. We didn't even give it a thought. It was still drizzling, too. It stopped raining just before the race started (as in maybe five minutes), and by the time I got about two or three miles into the bike, the sun was out.
Swim
  • 07m 45s
  • 437 yards
  • 01m 46s / 100 yards
Comments:

This swim went amazingly well. I dare say swimmingly. The water was cold and I was glad I was able to get in about a minute before I started, just so it could take my breath away and return it before I started. At the end of the first lane, 50 meters in, I passed two people at the wall. Passed another person at 150, 250, another person in the middle of a lap, and another one right at the end, and we were climbing out of the pool together. All in all, I passed six people very smoothly, without climbing or fighting or hitting, or any of that sometimes unfun stuff. I felt strong, smooth, and graceful. Wonderful swim.
What would you do differently?:

Not much. It was a pretty good swim. Warmer water would have been good, but there was only one way I could warm it up, and I'm too kind to do that.
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

I like not having to pull on my tri shorts, but just as I pulled on my shoes, waves of water cascaded out of my shorts and into my shoes. Not comfortable. Long run out of transition to the bike start. Long run. Realized as I ran out of transition that I didn't even do anything with my bike and hopefully it survived the trip up okay.
What would you do differently?:

Not dump water in my shoes.
Bike
  • 37m 50s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.03 mile/hr
Comments:

I took it easy on the turns, as the roads were wet. My shoes were wet, too, so they kept slipping on my pedals. First lap was at a great pace, flying. Second pace, not too bad. Third loop was a little slower, as my back started cramping up. Did not enjoy climbing that mean-mugger of a hill three times. Loved flying down a huge hill at 30+ miles an hour. It was hard to tell how I wass doing, as people were at various points on their loops.
What would you do differently?:

Not have a cramp in my back. Not much else. I biked on wet roads with no flats and no spills, so it was a good ride.
Transition 2
  • 01m 10s
Comments:

Love my T2s, though it was long run with the bike again. Hate that.
What would you do differently?:

Not much. Put in a faster swim time so I don't have to run so far with the bike.
Run
  • 31m 14s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

I don't run well on hills. Despite all the bricks and training lately (or maybe because of all the training), my legs felt pathetic on the run. I just took it slow and easy. A few hills were really tough. I figured after the first tough hill, there couldn't be anything else that bad. Wrong! I came around a turn and there was a tough one. I walked it. I walked faster than I could run. Started running again, and other than pauses for water, that was it for my walking. Not a fast run, but I felt better at the end than the beginning.
What would you do differently?:

Not much, if anything.
Post race
Warm down:

Hung around, ate pasteries, packed up, and then helped Setup close up shop. Some serious work there.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My slow runs lately. General tiredness.

Event comments:

I love this race! And I love Setup Events! They do such a good job with these things. I had a blast, and even though I didn't win anything, having fun is more important, isn't it? This was my second time with this race and I'll do it again next year. I'm very grateful for race day packet pick-up this year, and thankful someone in charge of the weather smiled upon us. I am thankful for Greg at Setup for letting me do this race. Overall... great day!




Last updated: 2009-04-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:45 | 437 yards | 01m 46s / 100yards
Age Group: 15/34
Overall: 38/326
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Outdoor pool swim in a 50-meter pool. Four laps, swimmers about 10 seconds apart. Evens on one side, odds on another.
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:37:50 | 12 miles | 19.03 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/34
Overall: 44/326
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: Three loops on hilly roads. The roads were wet from the rain, so they were very slick, some puddles. Some big hills (bit to me, anyway), which meant awesome speed going down, tough climbing up. Challenging and I love it!
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:10
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:31:14 | 03.11 miles | 10m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 22/34
Overall: 97/326
Performance: Average
Course: Running trails through residential neighborhood. Shady, full of gnats, and hilly.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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] 5