Key Biscayne Triathlon Trilogy - Race #1 - TriathlonSprint


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Key Biscayne, Florida
United States
Key Biscayne Triathlon Trilogy
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 13m 7s
Overall Rank = 348/773
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 56/98
Pre-race routine:

Woke up a little later than expected. SSS with a brief warm shower. Water and oatmeal for breakfast. Left condo around 6:30.
Event warmup:

No time!! Traffic was a mess. Ran up to starting line 30 seconds before send off!!
Swim
  • 09m 36s
  • 440 yards
  • 08s / 100 yards
Comments:

Got to event later than expected!! Ran down beach with 30 seconds to spare before start. TRAFFIC!! Forgot nose plugs in rush. Saltwater in nose immediately. Could not stroke without swimming on back.
What would you do differently?:

Remember nose plugs. Leave house at 6am.
Transition 1
  • 04m 19s
Comments:

Put shoes on before running to bike start. Long run from swim end to t1. 451 overall, 69th in group.
What would you do differently?:

Run harder to t1. Remember nose plugs so not worn out after swim
Bike
  • 30m 50s
  • 10 miles
  • 19.46 mile/hr
Comments:

Bad accident occurred with leader. Came through afterwards.
What would you do differently?:

Focus on cadence and more effort.
Transition 2
  • 01m 9s
Comments:

Quick transition! Best time yet!! 264th overall, 34th in age group
What would you do differently?:

Ride with feet on shoes at the end
Run
  • 27m 13s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 45s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

Focus more on cadence. Take two waters and dump on body. Drink with third water.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nose plug!!

Event comments:

Need to include park access with entry fee in order to save time on race morning!!!




Last updated: 2009-06-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:36 | 440 yards | 08s / 100yards
Age Group: 77/98
Overall: 590/773
Performance: Bad
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Bad Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:19
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:30:50 | 10 miles | 19.46 mile/hr
Age Group: 44/98
Overall: 260/773
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Crandon boulevard over bridge and back across
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:09
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:27:13 | 03.11 miles | 08m 45s  min/mile
Age Group: 53/98
Overall: 334/773
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3