Old Colony YMCA Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Middleboro, Massachusetts
United States
Firm Racing
Total Time = 2h 16m 47s
Overall Rank = 39/256
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 5/15
Pre-race routine:

Got up around 4:30 to head to race. Had a lite breakfast, and started getting hydrated in the car. I was one of the first ones at the even and didn't really know what to do with myself, but I got a good spot on the rack in the transition area.
Event warmup:

Just went for a quick run with Rob to loosen the legs up. Also did a very quick swim right before the race.
Swim
  • 22m 53s
  • 1760 yards
  • 01m 18s / 100 yards
Comments:

Came out of the start a little too fast. I started out to the right which was good, but I kept veering off to the right (away from the buoy). But as soon as I got to the first buoy, everything went well. I got a little nervous as I was a little tired at that buoy, but I kept my composure and was happy with the rest of the swim.
What would you do differently?:

Definitely do a better job spotting and not veering to the right during the hole shot. It was good to not be the clutter of the other swimmers, but I was too far to the right. I also need to do a little better job pacing myself at the start of the race.
Transition 1
  • 01m 7s
Comments:

Terrific T1! I think I was 4 or 5th overall for T1 timewise. I actually had a small, quick cramp in my right leg heading out of the water which scared the shit of me, but it ended up being fine. My wetsuit came off with ease and I think it was definitely a success going with the put on the shoes on while you ride approach.
What would you do differently?:

Not much, I don't think I can ask for much better than that.
Bike
  • 1h 04m 40s
  • 24 miles
  • 22.27 mile/hr
Comments:

Had a very good bike split. I felt really good and was definitely pushing myself. While doing it, and especially after the cramp in T1, I was a little nervous I was going too hard, but I don't think I was.
What would you do differently?:

Don't think I would change much, very happy with my ride.
Transition 2
  • 01m 31s
Comments:

Everything was going great with T2 until I forgot to take my helmet off! Lol, all the sudden I hear the guy with the intercom saying "Sir, are you sure you want to run with your helmet on?" so I said "Oh Shit" and had to run back to take my helmet off. It probably cost me 15-20 seconds.


What would you do differently?:

Obviously, not forget to take my helmet off.

I am strongly considering getting some Zoot sneakers. That way, I would need to swear socks and wouldn't have to tie my laces.
Run
  • 46m 33s
  • 6.42 miles
  • 07m 15s  min/mile
Comments:

Run was good. My goal is 7:30 miles so I certainly beat that. However, I think this is area I really need to improve on. I was a little nervous that I was going to fast at the beginning, but after finishing, I think I could have gone a little faster.
What would you do differently?:

Push the pace a little more
Post race
Warm down:

Felt really good after the race. I did some light stretching, but probably should have done a better cool down.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not sure that there was anything.

Event comments:

This was my first race so I don't have much to compare it to. Overall, I don't think I could have asked for much more. The transition areas were a little sketchy terrain wise, but besides that, it was great!




Last updated: 2009-06-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:22:53 | 1760 yards | 01m 18s / 100yards
Age Group: 6/15
Overall: 53/256
Performance: Average
Suit: BlueSeventy Reaction
Course: 2 Loops of a half mile going counter clockwise
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:07
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:04:40 | 24 miles | 22.27 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/15
Overall: 42/256
Performance: Good
Didn't keep track of each lap, prob should have...next time Avg HR: 172 Max HR: 194
Wind: Little
Course: Overall a very flat course, has a few very small hills, but I don't think you can ask for much better.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: ?
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:31
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:46:33 | 06.42 miles | 07m 15s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/15
Overall: 46/256
Performance: Average
Avg HR: 174 Max HR: 196
Course: Reverse direction of the ride. It was only supposed to be a 6 mile run, but it was definitely further than that. Also ran out to the road through this dirt path which was different than the bike route.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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] 4