Fort Carson Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Colorado Springs, Colorado
United States
fort carson MWR
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 26m 18s
Overall Rank = /178
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 8/23
Pre-race routine:

Stayed up later than planned! 5:00 am wakeup. Waffles with honey and peanut butter, an apple and diluted sports drink prior to leaving. Arrived at Ft Carson around 6:45 and setup transition area and checked in.
Event warmup:

None. 1st tri so I took the time to watch and talk with others and learn the method to this madness called Triathlon. A lot of good energy prior to the event
Swim
  • 11m 40s
  • 437 yards
  • 02m 40s / 100 yards
Comments:

Adrenaline start and broke rhythm on 2nd lap.
What would you do differently?:

Stayed with planned pace
Transition 1
  • 04m 24s
Comments:

Watched a few racers while gearing up. Took home some good insight.
What would you do differently?:

Next time it's all about me
Bike
  • 36m 14s
  • 11.5 miles
  • 19.04 mile/hr
Comments:

Had to stop for traffic once. That sucked some time off the clock because the officer and driver weren't communicating effectively!!! We were warned to beware of traffic prior to the race start
What would you do differently?:

Crank a little harder, aero bottle next time.
Transition 2
  • 02m 10s
What would you do differently?:

Speed laces?
Run
  • 31m 48s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 14s  min/mile
Comments:

Legs felt heavy and stride was a little shorter than usual
What would you do differently?:

More bike/run transition runs
Post race
Warm down:

Walk and stretch followed by cheering on other USAFA racers

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Made the decision to tri 4 months ago. More to come and will improve as training and mentoring continue

Event comments:

Enjoyed my first tri! Minor annoyance tip-toeing across wet field for 300 yards but out of mind as soon as I hit the pavement. Overall good event, cheerful volunteers, plenty of snacks/fruit, and great weather.




Last updated: 2009-06-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:40 | 437 yards | 02m 40s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 0/178
Performance: Average
Suit: farmer 5/2
Course: outdoor pool 50m
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:24
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:36:14 | 11.5 miles | 19.04 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 0/178
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course: Uphill half of southbound leg and headwind on northbound leg. Paved road with some dust and uneven surfaces. Stayed on the painted line as much as possible for some speed heading into the wind
Road: Potholes Dry Cadence: 75
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:10
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:31:48 | 03.11 miles | 10m 14s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 0/178
Performance: Average
Course: Waded across the field! Seriously, wasn't necessary to water the bog the night before. Scouted the path last week but for unknown reasons the course was not according to map. Right instead of left, left instead of right. No notice prior to event.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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]