The Tri2 Remember Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Gainsville, Georgia
United States
Georgia Multisport Productions
68F / 20C
Precipitation
Total Time = 1h 20m 24s
Overall Rank = 164/649
Age Group = clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 15/42
Pre-race routine:

Checked the radar and prayed that we could get the race in BEFORE the deluge started...
Event warmup:

Ran the loop around the parking lot and swam about 100 yrds..
Swim
  • 09m 26s
  • 437 yards
  • 02m 10s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started at the front and it worked out well. It was crowded in Beginning as always. I was grabbed a few times nothing major. Was kicked on the side by a breast stroke swimmer... Please get some lessons!! It is WAY too tight in a wave start to do breaststroke the whole way!! Overall a good swim
What would you do differently?:

train more!
Transition 1
  • 01m 27s
Comments:

It had started raining in earnest during the swim so EVERYTHING was wet. I have tyo wonder if it is worth it putting on socks in the rain.. Just spounges for your feet!!
What would you do differently?:

forgot to unzip wetsuit after swim exit! Got to my bike and was still zipped up. i lost a little time there overall ok transition
Bike
  • 39m 46s
  • 12.34 miles
  • 18.62 mile/hr
Comments:

It was really a wet course and I took it easy, I felt the bike hydroplane adn felt it wasnt' worth crashing in my first race on my new tri bike!! Went hard a some points went really easy at others. First tri in the rain. It was a sloppy mess!
What would you do differently?:

race in dry weather!! I wouldn't change anything. I went as hard as I felt comfortable going. It is only a race and not worth road rash and injury in such conditions!
Transition 2
  • 01m 6s
Comments:

I racked my bike in the wrong spot!! Then realized and moved to where I was set up. Mental error! It cost me a few seconds. I'll pay ore attention next time
What would you do differently?:

pay more attention!
Run
  • 28m 42s
  • 3 miles
  • 09m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt good off the bike, it was up hill out of the transition area anfd that didn't help my legs, but I felt pretty good. I have plantar faciits that I have been battling since April. My foot felt pretty good but started bothering me towards the end. A pretty slow run, but considering my training it was to be expected!!
What would you do differently?:

Have a health foot and train the way I need to to compete
Post race
Warm down:

Met with my friends, GREAT RACE GUYS!! Had a chicken sandwich and stretched my foot.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Weather conditions and my foot. I have now done my first tri in the rain!! I learned a lot and will be better prepared for next time!!

Event comments:

Mandatory bike drop is absolutely ludicrous!!!!! I had to waste most of my Friday to get my bike there. I WILL NOT DO THIS RACE NEXT YEAR IF THERE IS A MNADATORY DROP. IT WAS 110 MILES ROUND TRIP FROM MY HOUSE. TtHAT IS 220 MILE IN 2 DAYS!!! They changed the setup from last year to accommodate more people. I would really like to have the transition and the finish line the same place. It is much easier to spectate.




Last updated: 2009-06-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:26 | 437 yards | 02m 10s / 100yards
Age Group: 13/42
Overall: 0/649
Performance: Average
Suit: QR shortie
Course: rectangle buoys on left.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:27
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Bad Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:39:46 | 12.34 miles | 18.62 mile/hr
Age Group: 8/42
Overall: 0/649
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course: It is listed as a 15 mile ride. I mapped it and it is only 12.34.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Bad Cornering: Bad
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:06
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Bad
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:28:42 | 03 miles | 09m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 27/42
Overall: 0/649
Performance: Below average
Course: 1 1/2 loops around the park
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3