Pocomoke Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Pocomoke, Maryland
United States
Lower Shore Family YMCA
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 21m 16s
Overall Rank = 65/301
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 12/36
Pre-race routine:

I was sick for most of the week and did nothing from Mon.-Thurs. Friday I swam a 1000 and ran 4. On race day, I woke up at 6 and a claorie shake and left at 7. Hit the Dunkin Donuts for a muffin and I was at the site by 8.
Event warmup:

Waited in the packet pick up line for a half hour. Pickup was very slow. It would be a bad omen.
Swim
  • 11m 33s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

I am not sure this was a half mile since my time was almost 3 minutes faster than Nanticoke. Swim was ok. i never really was comfortable and I was extra winded when I was done. I was still congested so I am sure that was a reason.
What would you do differently?:

None.
Transition 1
  • 02m 18s
Comments:

Did my usual routine. I just need to pick up the pace.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster.
Bike
  • 43m 14s
  • 14.5 miles
  • 20.12 mile/hr
Comments:

The course started in a gravel parking lot....not a good idea. I heard there was some glass on the course and people were getting alot of flats. I had an issues with my aero bottle and I had to stop and fix it or it would have flown off the bike. That cost me at least a minute. Speed was ok but again I never felt comfortable the entire time.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing...except not be sick.
Transition 2
  • 01m 6s
Comments:

No problems here.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster and get under 1:00.
Run
  • 23m 7s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 28s  min/mile
Comments:

I blew up here. The run is where I catch everyone but I had nothing. I ran 20:02 for 3 miles at Nanticoke so this was a big disappointment. Being sick took it's toll on me and I was not prepared for its effects.
What would you do differently?:

Not be sick.
Post race
Warm down:

Hung out in shade for a bit, packed my gear and split.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Being sick.

Event comments:

I was not impressed with the organizers. One person checking people in, no swimcaps, no body marking, allowing people to wear ipods during the race, etc. I understand wanting to be laid back for 1st timers but this was the worst I have seen. I may do it again but improvement is needed. On to Eagleman!!




Last updated: 2009-05-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:33 | 880 yards | 01m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/36
Overall: 73/301
Performance: Average
Suit: Ironman full
Course: Rectangle course in a pond.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:18
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:43:14 | 14.5 miles | 20.12 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/36
Overall: 89/301
Performance: Below average
Wind: Some
Course: Looped course out in the hinterland. Lots of curves.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:06
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:23:07 | 03.1 miles | 07m 28s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/36
Overall: 51/301
Performance: Bad
Course: Listed as 3.5 but Garmin had at 3.1 Out and back.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 2