Patanella's DOC AND SOK TRIATHLON - TriathlonSprint


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Watchung, New Jersey
United States
GREEN BROOK RACING LLC
58F / 14C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 221/271
Age Group = 45 to 49
Age Group Rank = 31/35
Pre-race routine:

How do you do pre race routine on your first Tri ever? I guss that included not sleeping, getting to the race 2 hours early, and praying.
Event warmup:

THree bathroom trips, and lots of support from my wife!
Swim
  • 13m 11s
  • 580 yards
  • 02m 16s / 100 yards
Comments:

Totally overwhelmed and never quite got my groove on. 1/3 crawl, but couldn't get it going. 2/3 back stroke. Yes I had to do it once the field left. a 2:17 was bettre than I exepected really, but I have to work on the crawl!
What would you do differently?:

More training in open water. My ranking was low, but for my first ever? Pretty respectable.
Transition 1
  • 03m 52s
Comments:

The pins in the shirt cost me at least a minute!! Helmet was clamped, stupid.
What would you do differently?:

RACE BELT!!!
Bike
  • 39m 28s
  • 10 miles
  • 15.20 mile/hr
Comments:

Starting getting my confidence back and after the hill I would say I averaged about 17-19 mph. Clearly a better event than I expected and was very happy.
What would you do differently?:

Not that much, maybe a handlebar adjustment. Oh yeah and taking that drink that I choked on probably was not a good idea!
Transition 2
  • 01m 27s
Comments:

The best do it in under a minute. I think for my first time it was very good. LOCKLACES ARE AWESOME!
What would you do differently?:

Not a lot
Run
  • 30m 39s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 52s  min/mile
Comments:

I can be awesome at this, but I was really trucking the last mile, probably at a 8:30 pace.
What would you do differently?:

Better prep on the ealier legs, better rest.
Post race
Event comments:

You always remember your first one!




Last updated: 2009-05-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:11 | 580 yards | 02m 16s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/35
Overall: 0/271
Performance: Below average
Suit: Neosport
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:52
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:39:28 | 10 miles | 15.20 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/35
Overall: 206/271
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Big Hill at Mile 2, did well.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:27
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:30:39 | 03.11 miles | 09m 52s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/35
Overall: 0/271
Performance: Average
Course: Awkward, but nice.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4