Ludlow Boys & Girls Club Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Ludlow, Massachusetts
United States
Firm Racing
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 28m 41s
Overall Rank = 119/283
Age Group = Clydsdale
Age Group Rank = 5/20
Pre-race routine:

Fell asleep late probably because of anxiety (this was my first tri). Woke up early, had eggs, bagel with peanut butter, water and coffee.
Event warmup:

Probably not enough. Didn't really ride the bike much other than to check the gears. Ran for a few minutes and swam for a few as well.
Swim
  • 12m 3s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 22s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

Try to ignore the people around me. I know it's hard to do but once I did I got into a groove.
Transition 1
  • 02m 35s
Comments:

This was slow to me but I think I needed it.
Bike
  • 40m 52s
  • 14 miles
  • 20.55 mile/hr
Comments:

I was most disappointed with the bike. I was passed several times but for the most part they were people with really nice bikes and belonged to tri clubs. One thing I was aware of was the gears they were riding in and I tried to learn from that.
What would you do differently?:

Train harder on the bike and get a professional bike fitting.
Transition 2
  • 01m 46s
Comments:

I started to cramp a bit in T2 which made me nervous for the run.
Run
  • 31m 23s
  • 4 miles
  • 07m 51s  min/mile
Comments:

Cramped up twice right at the start, so I stopped to stretch. One guy passed me and told me "it will go away", and 5 feet later he said "tomorrow". I thought that was funny. I blew passed him though about a half mile later.
What would you do differently?:

This pace is really slow for me, but I think I was hesitant because I cramped so early. So maybe I should drink more.
Post race
Warm down:

Little walking and stretching.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nerves. I think I need a bike fitting. Figure out how not to get calf cramps.

Event comments:

I thought this was a nice race, especially because it was my first. I'd do this again for sure.




Last updated: 2009-05-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:03 | 880 yards | 01m 22s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/20
Overall: 64/283
Performance: Average
Suit: Xterra (john)
Course: Out and back half mile. Warm water but the swim was a little congested. Really didn't get into a groove till I hit the turnaround.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:35
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:40:52 | 14 miles | 20.55 mile/hr
Age Group: 7/20
Overall: 140/283
Performance:
Wind:
Course: Rolling hills. There was one tough turning hill.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:46
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:31:23 | 04 miles | 07m 51s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/20
Overall: 135/283
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat. I didn't notice mile markers but I could have missed them
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5]