Triceratops Tri - TriathlonSprint


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Brighton, Michigan
United States
Running Fit
88F / 31C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 45m 7s
Overall Rank = 205/250
Age Group = 30-34 Male
Age Group Rank = 20/21
Pre-race routine:

Worked in the morning. Then went the apartment to move more stuff over to the house.
Event warmup:

Swam a little bit. This was going to be my first OWS without a wetsuit.
Swim
  • 25m 18s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 53s / 100 yards
Comments:

I really need to find goggles that won't fog up. When heading back in, I couldn't see a thing. With the sun, and my goggles all fogged up, all I saw was white. I think I swam more than everyone out there because I was just zig-zagging the entire swim.
What would you do differently?:

Learn how to swim straight. Get better goggles that won't fog as much.
Transition 1
  • 02m 25s
Comments:

I had a heck of a time getting my socks on. I think I need different socks. Something lower cut so the just slip over the heal easier.
What would you do differently?:

Get different socks. HTFU
Bike
  • 39m 21s
  • 12.4 miles
  • 18.91 mile/hr
Comments:

This was my best ride at ILRA to date. I still struggle with the hills a bit. I need to get more efficient at changing gears and getting ready to climb hills.
What would you do differently?:

More time in the saddle. I had to take a break from biking for a couple of weeks prior to this race. I'm not sure if this hurt or helped.
Transition 2
  • 01m 29s
Comments:

Just need to move faster. I also took a drink of water while I was getting my shoes and race belt on.
What would you do differently?:

Just move faster.
Run
  • 36m 36s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 11m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

WOW was it hot out there. I did something I never do. I ran with a water bottle. I hate doing this because I swear I drink too much on the run and I can hear the water sloshing around. I had to walk a handful of times. This really destroyed any chance of having a decent run pace. It was just too hot and my legs didn't want to move.
What would you do differently?:

Not take my water bottle. Not walk, just keep running even if that means slowing the pace a little bit. Maybe wear a sun visor or a hat for my head.
Post race
Warm down:

Visited with the BT-MI crew. Trish took very good care of us and provided strawberries and watermelon. We stood and the finish line and watched all of the other races finish.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The major factor of the day was the heat. Also drinking too much on the run. My inability to swim in a straight line, and being able to see through fogged up goggles.

Event comments:

This was a fun race to do! I really enjoyed racing where I train. As always, had a blast with the BT-MI crew




Last updated: 2009-06-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:25:18 | 880 yards | 02m 53s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 0/250
Performance: Below average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:25
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:39:21 | 12.4 miles | 18.91 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 0/250
Performance: Average
Wind:
Course: Typical ILRA loop with one extra road thrown in for good measure.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:29
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:36:36 | 03.1 miles | 11m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 0/250
Performance: Bad
Course:
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Too much
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4