Kure Beach Double Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonOther


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Kure Beach, North Carolina
United States
Setup, Inc.
85F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 24m 31s
Overall Rank = 165/289
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 24/33
Pre-race routine:

Had a bagel with PB and some Heed before we made the drive. This was about 3 hours prior to the race. Once I got there, I had a berry Gu without caffeine, which helped me manage the swim much better since last time the 2x caffeine made me sick.
Event warmup:

Butt kicks, a 5 minute swim in the surf, and a short bike ride.
Swim
  • 25m 37s
  • 750 meters
  • 03m 25s / 100 meters
Comments:

The surf was intense and made it extremely difficult to get to the first buoy, especially on the 2nd wave of the swim. I felt great on the first run and had zero problems with sighting, breathing, or sickness. Found another few swimmers and kept in between them to help me stay on track.

The 2nd wave was much trickier though because the surf was more intense and I was fatigued. Took me way too long to get to the first buoy and I kept breathing when waves were crashing in. Started feeling a little sick at that point, but overall never felt that bad.
What would you do differently?:

Practice dealing with waves and learning how to take advantage of the current. I need to do some bricks as well.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

T1/T2 were fairly simple and I was pretty fast. Passed a few people during each transition and was able to run most of the way.
What would you do differently?:

Bring a bucket or tray to put my stuff in to keep it off the sand.
Bike
  • 33m 50s
  • 20 kms
  • 35.47 km/hr
Comments:

I took a gu midway through the bike and it helped me mainntain an edge for the 2nd lap. I felt really good on the bike and the course was very easy to ride. I could feel where a new bike with a Tri setup might have helped.
What would you do differently?:

Need some tri shoes and some race tires.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

No problems here...although I did get mixed up on which way to go. Only cost me a few seconds.
What would you do differently?:

Run the right way.
Run
  • 25m 6s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

Legs were tough to move during first leg. Lost some time getting the sand off my feet. Overall felt pretty solid and never ran out of gas.
What would you do differently?:

Push it harder in both sections. Although I was tired, I probably could have given more.
Post race
Warm down:

Easy dip in the ocean and a bunch of water, bananas, and oranges.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Legs wouldn't move well after swim and bike. Need more bricks.

Event comments:

Race was OK, although the start wasn't done very professionally. Not really a fan of Setup Events, but dont' have much of a choice. Post-race food was good and course was great, but the director seemed like an ass and the volunteers didn't really know how to help you find T zones or where to go. Still, would definitely do it again.

I felt great this race and was happy to have something to build on.




Last updated: 2009-06-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:25:37 | 750 meters | 03m 25s / 100meters
Age Group: 24/33
Overall: 147/289
Performance: Average
Suit: None
Course: Easy course, but the waves made it very difficult. Was an out, side, and back swim course with just a couple of buoys.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: High
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Below average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:33:50 | 20 kms | 35.47 km/hr
Age Group: 17/33
Overall: 100/289
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Flat and mostly downhill. Was a great course for a novice cyclist like me. I felt very strong during this course and battled a few guys for position. I stayed ahead of all but one. Passed a dozen or so people on the 2nd lap.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:06 | 03 miles | 08m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 26/33
Overall: 200/289
Performance: Average
Course: Neighborhoods, flat.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3