Inter-Rockin Music Fest Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Interlochen, Michigan
United States
3 Disciplines
73F / 23C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 38m 20s
Overall Rank = 58/134
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 3/10
Pre-race routine:

3hrs before race, 1 1/2 Cup Kashi Go Lean Crunch w/ 1/2 cup Strawberry Yogurt, Banana, Natural PB Crunch Strawberry Preserves on Crunchy Oat Bread.
Through out entire Pre-race drank 24oz of Water w/ Accelerade.
Event warmup:

25 Minutes Prior to Swim, 3/4 Gel with water.
12 Minutes Prior to Swim, Warm-up in water.
Swim
  • 37m 46s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 18s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was the first time swimming this distance non stop. My main focus was to relax and breathe. After the first 200m, it was a lot better. Before hitting the first buoy, I was thinking to myself, what have I gotten myself into here. I let everyone go ahead of me as planned. My goals were simple, Don't drown and don't stop swimming. After I hit the first Buoy, I told myself I could rest at the next buoy, as soon as I hit the next buoy, I told myself the same thing over. On the back 1250m and remaining 250m I swam freestyle without stopping, except a few breast strokes to make sure I was still on target. Overall, for my first triathlon, I am pleased.
What would you do differently?:

Train a lot more, now that I am more comfortable. Remain calm and focused.
Transition 1
  • 02m 42s
Comments:

I was extremely happy to be done swimming. I had a slight issue getting the Wetsuit off. I have been use to taking it off in the water, and I wish I had stuck to that.
What would you do differently?:

Triathlon Cycling shoes, too much time wasted buckling my shoes. Take suit off in the water. RUN IN T1, not jog.
Bike
  • 1h 07m 9s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 22.20 mile/hr
Comments:

I felt very comfortable with the cycling portion, even though this was my first real effort on my bicycle. I trained all season with a GT Outpost, Picked up a Trek 2.3 one week before the race. I wanted to be in under 1:05, I think I drank way too much Accelerade and Gel. Had a gel within the first 200 yards, and one within the last half mile.
What would you do differently?:

One large bottle of Accelerade, One bottle of water, and One gel.
Transition 2
  • 01m 13s
Comments:

I messed up tying one of my laces and had to retie it. I was way too bloated with the amount of liquid I drank through out.
What would you do differently?:

Feet of shoes on bike. Train better with shoes.
Run
  • 49m 33s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

I thought that I was on my pace of 7 min miles, I was totally off. I was bloated and I didn't take my ipod, I wanted to get use to running without it in events. I used my ipod during training to make sure I was on pace with the stopwatch.

DID NOT EXPECT A HILL OF THAT GRADE.
What would you do differently?:

Pickup a HR/Running watch for pace. Train in some hilly regions.
Post race
Warm down:

walked around, happy I didn't drown and I finished.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

being my first ever triathlon, the race nerves had me. I think I over hydrated at times. No HR/Pace watch.

Event comments:

I am overall decently happy except for my run performance. I should have been under 42 minutes. I am addicted to this new pain giving sport. I am super stoked for training over the next month and half for the two remaining Oly Triathlons I am doing.

Feels awesome to be a Triathlete.




Last updated: 2009-07-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:37:46 | 1640 yards | 02m 18s / 100yards
Age Group: 10/10
Overall: 125/134
Performance: Below average
Suit: Orca
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:42
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:07:09 | 24.85 miles | 22.20 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/10
Overall: 22/134
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 01:13
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:49:33 | 06.21 miles | 07m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/10
Overall: 43/134
Performance: Bad
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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] 5