Tri for Real Olympic Distance #2 - TriathlonOlympic


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Rancho Seco, California
United States
Total Body Fitness
78F / 26C
 		Total Time = 2h 26m 41s
Overall Rank = 56/238
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 9/29
Pre-race routine:

Show up late, don't pack anything till that morning, arrive in time to set up and get down to water. BLEW IT
Event warmup:

Short swim, no stretching, no prayer and meditation.
Swim
  • 22m 21s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 22s / 100 yards
Comments:

Great swim. FAST. I got out with first group and didn't look back. Relied on group to show me way to bouys.
What would you do differently?:

Crank up a little more on the middle 1/3rd of race. Still had some left in the tank.
Transition 1
  • 02m 30s
Comments:

Took long time in transition. Put helmet on last, sat down to put on socks and shoes, while to get up to speed
What would you do differently?:

Had to get feet wet and make sure socks went on right. different socks
Bike
  • 1h 11m 36s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 20.82 mile/hr
Comments:

good ride, glutes were killing me when I went to ride, Need to stretch them
What would you do differently?:

Get there early and prepare everything the night before, concerns about bike performance for not getting any work done on it.
Transition 2
  • 00m 35s
Comments:

Great transition, easy to get shoes on and everything off
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 52m 44s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 29s  min/mile
Comments:

Horrible, slow, glutes tightened up, in my head, side ache at mile 2 but didn't stay in the moment
What would you do differently?:

Be prepared for day the night before, train two events a day, unfit for that speed, more speed focus workouts
Post race
Warm down:

masssage,

What limited your ability to perform faster:

fitness, preparing for multiple events, focus on now, preparing for event sooner than day of,

Event comments:

Great event. Need chip timing, prepare for trail running.




Last updated: 2009-05-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:22:21 | 1640 yards | 01m 22s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/29
Overall: 17/238
Performance: Good
FAST. I was impressed. 1
Suit: sleeveless full
Course: triangle, started out away from pack, quick group with me, stayed focus
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:30
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: Average
Biking
01:11:36 | 24.85 miles | 20.82 mile/hr
Age Group: 10/29
Overall: 46/238
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: rolling small hills, out and back. no big deal
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:35
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:52:44 | 06.21 miles | 08m 29s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/29
Overall: 104/238
Performance: Bad
Course: off road, hot, tricky little corners, like single track
Keeping cool Below average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4