3Sports Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Richmond, Virginia
United States
RTC
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 09m 8s
Overall Rank = 106/260
Age Group = M,35-39
Age Group Rank = 16/34
Pre-race routine:

Stretch, jog, mill around and wait (TT start format and started 365th)
Event warmup:

None really (stretch only)
Swim
  • 06m 41s
  • 300 meters
  • 02m 14s / 100 meters
Comments:

God I'm slow in the water... passed 1 swimmer, allowed 2 to pass.
What would you do differently?:

More practice - but hey, 90 days ago I was in the hospital with a open clavicle fracture and a concussion after my bike accident, so who's complaining?
Transition 1
  • 02m 29s
Comments:

Nice tempo I guess - took my time and got it right the first time.
What would you do differently?:

Not a thing, other than not have to attach 625x to the bike in T1. Note to self: need separate bike computer.
Bike
  • 34m 15s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 21.78 mile/hr
Comments:

Some headwind coming in, Pouncey Tract Rd and into development(miles 6-9ish).

Average cadence for the circuit was 87 - in the sweet spot for me. Passed a ton of riders on the bike leg, was passed by no one. Really need to practice yelling "on your left" without getting a sore throat if I'm going to start this late next time.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing - felt like I did everything I could possibly have done on the bike.
Transition 2
  • 01m 6s
Comments:

Bike fell off rack as removing helmet - extra time taken to pick up.
What would you do differently?:

Not have bike drop - pay less attention to getting 625x off bike and onto wrist while capturing split data (need separate bike computer!!) - kinda botched the watch movement and I should be racing, not worrying about data capture!
Run
  • 24m 40s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

Didn't get in enough water - not able to tolerate much fluid due to late hydration on bike.

Passed a ton of runners, was passed by 1.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing - reverse split the course and felt like I left it all out there.
Post race
Warm down:

Walk-around, stretching.... rehydrate.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Inexperience? First tri nerves?

Event comments:

What a great first triathlon!

Loved the event and am proud to be a member of RTC! Setup runs a TIGHT show compared to others I've worked.




Last updated: 2009-07-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:41 | 300 meters | 02m 14s / 100meters
Age Group: 31/34
Overall: 199/260
Performance: Below average
Suit: RTC uniform
Course: Snake swim, 6 laps @ 50M
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:29
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:34:15 | 12.43 miles | 21.78 mile/hr
Age Group: 15/34
Overall: 84/260
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind
Course: Course controlled but open to traffic, only one pissed off driver (redneck in lifted pickup). Rolling terrain.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 87
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:06
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:24:40 | 03.11 miles | 07m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 19/34
Overall: 118/260
Performance: Good
Course: Rolling terrain - run on sidewalks/road edge
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5