Fort Carson Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Colorado Springs, Colorado
United States
fort carson MWR
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 13m 35s
Overall Rank = 36/111
Age Group = M 35-39
Age Group Rank = 9/20
Pre-race routine:

Get there early, set up transition area, sign in, hang out and wait. Talk to existing friends and make more friends in the local Tri circuit.
Event warmup:

None.
Swim
  • 09m 2s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 16s / 100 meters
Comments:

Waited too long for the swim. 1st wave was around 0745, I went off around 2 hours later. Best swim yet. Last lap was possibly the fastest. 1st lap 30 strokes down, 34 back. After that stroke count was consistently 34 to 36 per length, except last length which was 31.
What would you do differently?:

Get in an earlier swim wave.
Transition 1
  • 02m 11s
Comments:

Had to put a shirt on after the swim and since I was wet the shirt got stuck the whole way. This was frustrating.
What would you do differently?:

Wear a one piece tri suit for the whole race.
Bike
  • 35m 8s
  • 11.5 miles
  • 19.64 mile/hr
Comments:

I need to hydrate better on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Perhaps a new hydration technique, like a water bottle in the aerobars. Need to look into this.
Transition 2
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

Need to look into "YANKS", instead of tying my shoes.
What would you do differently?:

YANKS, maybe.
Run
  • 25m 47s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 17s  min/mile
Comments:

I never felt light on my feet, my legs felt heavy and I died after the half way point. Not nearly enough fluids and it was hotter than any training day I've had yet this season.
What would you do differently?:

Hydrate better.
Post race
Warm down:

None.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Hydration and possibly nutrition.

Event comments:

You can't beat this race for 12 dollars. Nice T-shirt too. There wasn't enough rack space for bikes, some had to lay them on the ground. Other than that, well run and a lot of fun. I will definitely do it again next year.




Last updated: 2009-05-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:02 | 400 meters | 02m 16s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/20
Overall: 0/111
Performance: Good
Suit: Zoot tri bottoms
Course: Pool. Shared a lane, I had the right side.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:11
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:35:08 | 11.5 miles | 19.64 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/20
Overall: 0/111
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: As the day went on, the wind got stronger. This is another reason that an earlier swim start would have been an advantage. With the wind at my back, I was flying but with a headwind I felt sluggish. 19.6 MPH average is the fastest I've ever gone on the bike. Feet fell asleep, as usual.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:26
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:25:47 | 03.11 miles | 08m 17s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/20
Overall: 0/111
Performance: Below average
Course: Slight inclines, mostly paved but also some gravel.
Keeping cool Bad Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4