Danskin--Webster, Massachusetts - TriathlonSprint


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Webster, Massachusetts
United States
FIRM
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 31m 9s
Overall Rank = 357/1747
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 66/264
Pre-race routine:

Got there a little later than I like. Set up, Use the porta-potty, Get nervous, get wetsuit on, swim, fiddle with goggles. Go!
Swim
  • 14m 45s
  • 820 yards
  • 01m 48s / 100 yards
Comments:

Crazy! I never could get a good relaxed rhythm. I was breathing every 2nd stroke on right side only. I had to side stroke for a while to get away from frenzied kicking and splashing people. It was nreve-wracking. My goggles fogged up, too. Towards the end, someone hit in my left eye and my goggles leaked on that side.
What would you do differently?:

More practice swimming near others.
Transition 1
  • 05m 2s
Comments:

I sort of ran with bike. It wasn't as jammed as last year, but still you could only lope along until you exited the transition area.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster.
Bike
  • 42m 11s
  • 12 miles
  • 17.07 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt great on the bike, but was disappointed that I only picked up 3 minutes over last year when I did it on a mtn bike with slicks.
What would you do differently?:

I decided at the last moment not to use my camel back, and just use a water bottle. Would that make a differnce?
Transition 2
  • 03m 14s
Comments:

I did worse than last year. Last year, I put socks on in T1, and this time I waited until T2, but I don't think that alone counts for 30 seconds.
Run
  • 25m 54s
  • 2.8 miles
  • 09m 15s  min/mile
Comments:

With so many people, I have a hard time finding "my" pace. I picked up time from last year, so I am happy.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster!
Post race
Event comments:

A great day. I had a personal goal and I missed it by 10 seconds... But overall I am very happy!




Last updated: 2005-07-31 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:45 | 820 yards | 01m 48s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/264
Overall: 734/1747
Performance: Average
Suit: wetsuit
Course: triangular
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 05:02
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:42:11 | 12 miles | 17.07 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/264
Overall: 264/1747
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Hilly in the beginning, then relatively flat.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:14
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:25:54 | 02.8 miles | 09m 15s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/264
Overall: 560/1747
Performance: Average
Course: flat
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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] 4