Black Fly Short Course Tri - TriathlonSprint


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Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
United States
Endorfunsports
 		Total Time = 1h 27m 19s
Overall Rank = 86/313
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 14/40
Pre-race routine:

Woke up way too early because of nerves. I come the bike cycilng world where you show up early for races. I went down from the hotel about 1.5 hours early and was the first person into the transition area...for a good 20 minutes. I walked the area to know the entry and exit points for the layout.
Event warmup:

Did not really warm up since I was just taking it all in, will change this at the next race. Talked with Bill Parry for a bit (another BT'er) and saw some other people I used to work with.
Swim
  • 09m 13s
  • 400 yards
  • 02m 18s / 100 yards
Comments:

The water warmed up to a balmy 58 for race morning. I had a real hard time keeping my face in the water. Did not panic, but did have a hard time breathing. Someone told me there is a nerve in the tip of your nose that causes issues when it hits cold water. Good for my first OWS with other people around in my opinion. Swim a little far at times away from the markers, don't know if this slowed me down or not.
What would you do differently?:

Get a full length wet suit. Stay tighter on the corners.
Transition 1
  • 01m 59s
Comments:

perfect for my first tri. Kept it simple anf fast. Ran with cycling shoes on.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 48m 50s
  • 15 miles
  • 18.43 mile/hr
Comments:

I believe I could have gone faster, but I was scared of blowing up for the run. I passed a lot of people and was almost taken out by one guy, but overall not bad. I was blown away though when I saw the dead moose on the side of the course going back up to the Valley. I wonder what the car looked like that hit it.
What would you do differently?:

Push a little harder.
Transition 2
  • 00m 54s
Comments:

Again, kept it simple and fast. Ran with cycling shoes on feet.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 26m 25s
  • 3.4 miles
  • 07m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

Went as hard as I could, survival at this point.
What would you do differently?:

try and kill myself more.
Post race
Event comments:

Will go back next year.




Last updated: 2009-05-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:13 | 400 yards | 02m 18s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/40
Overall: 150/313
Performance: Average
Suit: Bibjohn
Course: Small pond fed my mountain water.
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 58F / 14C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:59
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:48:50 | 15 miles | 18.43 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/40
Overall: 76/313
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: Straight down Rt 49 and right back up. Slow gradual false flat the whole way back with a good pitch with about 3 miles to go.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:54
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:26:25 | 03.4 miles | 07m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/40
Overall: 0/313
Performance: Average
Course: Relatively flat with a few short ups.
Keeping cool Drinking
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? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4