Harbor Lights - TriathlonSprint


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Waukegan, Illinois
United States
Capri Events
73F / 23C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 45m 59s
Overall Rank = 463/688
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 57/69
Pre-race routine:

I drank water and gatorade and had the usual power bar.
Event warmup:

Nothing much really. I just made sure I was mentally prepaired for all transitions and made sure I had my gear set out appropriately.
Swim
  • 15m 44s
  • 800 yards
  • 01m 58s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

Train a little more. Actually I should train period. This is my 3rd sprint and I haven't really trained for any of the 3. I am going to get serious about my training as I really enjoy pushing myself to the limits.
Transition 1
  • 04m 31s
Comments:

The run from the beach was a bear. I had a lot of trouble getting my wetsuit off. I haven't had that problem in the past. I think I pushed myself on the swim too much (for me) and got pretty tired.
Bike
  • 43m 41s
  • 13.05 miles
  • 17.92 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

I need to train. I love Tri's and want to become more competitive. I just need to get in race shape.
Transition 2
  • 01m 10s
Comments:

I smoked the T2. I think I had one of the quickest times for my age group. Now granted I don't ride in cleats so I didn't have to change into my running shoes.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 40m 55s
  • 3.98 miles
  • 10m 17s  min/mile
Comments:

Ugly run course.
What would you do differently?:

Train.
Post race
Warm down:

Water, gatorade, food.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training. I need to find someone to train with wether it be an individual or a club.

Event comments:

The walk from the parking lot was way too long. All in all, it was a pretty good event. Does anyone have any suggestions on a tri club or training. I live in Arlington Heights. Thanks




Last updated: 2005-07-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:44 | 800 yards | 01m 58s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/69
Overall: 0/688
Performance:
Suit: Orca
Course: Wow, the course was very choppy. I am not a very strong swimmer and the waves really ate me up. However, it is sad to say that I smashed my PR in the swim though.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: High
200M Perf. Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation:
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:31
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:43:41 | 13.05 miles | 17.92 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/69
Overall: 0/688
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: The course was pretty rough and their was a headwind on the outlap that was not much fun. I felt pretty lucky to escape without a flat.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:10
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:40:55 | 03.98 miles | 10m 17s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/69
Overall: 0/688
Performance:
Course: Really, really HOT. Sweltering. The slowest pace I have ever committed to. I think I can blame a good portion of that on the heat.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3