Colonial Beach Triathlon (olympic) - TriathlonOlympic


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Colonial Beach, Virginia
United States
Pohanka Cadillac - YMCA Colonial Beach Triathlon
84F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 40m
Overall Rank = 100/202
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 2/9
Pre-race routine:

4 Imodium AD, 1/2 ww bagel with peanut butter and sugar free Red Bull
Event warmup:

did a quick swim warmup
Swim
  • 31m 52s
  • 1400 meters
  • 02m 17s / 100 meters
Comments:

Had a good swim except for about 2 minutes where I couldnt freaking catch my breath so basically side strokes, back strokes, then I stopped. I've been doing this too long for this to happen- wtf?!??! After my little freak out, I did well.
What would you do differently?:

see above
Transition 1
  • 01m 39s
Comments:

Good T1
Bike
  • 1h 14m 15s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 20.08 mile/hr
Comments:

This is a hilly course- I havent ridden hills in around a year, other than the occasional bridge or when I am mtn biking. I felt like I did pretty good considering. The course was short- my average speed was 19.4- I dont remember the exact distance.
What would you do differently?:

I did my best
Transition 2
  • 01m 23s
Comments:

good T2
Run
  • 50m 48s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 11s  min/mile
Comments:

My run sucked- I was dreading it. I've been injured all summer so I knew it wasnt going to be pretty. Typically I cant wait to get off the bike and pass everyone- bummer:(
What would you do differently?:

I did my best.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

hills, running injury, swim freak out...

Event comments:

Great race- I really enjoyed it. Lots of very nice volunteers, cool T-Shirt, water bottle, won a blanket for 2nd a/g.




Last updated: 2009-07-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:31:52 | 1400 meters | 02m 17s / 100meters
Age Group: 3/9
Overall: 117/202
Performance: Below average
Suit: sleeveless Xterra (other wetsuit getting repaired)
Course: 2 lap clockwise course. water was like glass- no current or waves.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:39
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:14:15 | 24.85 miles | 20.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/9
Overall: 117/202
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:23
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:50:48 | 06.21 miles | 08m 11s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/9
Overall: 82/202
Performance: Below average
Course: flat out and back along the water.
Keeping cool Drinking
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5