Sportspectrum River Cities Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Benton, Louisiana
United States
Sportspectrum
90F / 32C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 37m 18s
Overall Rank = 275/1023
Age Group = 45 - 49
Age Group Rank = 34/76
Pre-race routine:

Arrived in line at 5:50 am. Gate opened at 6:00. Set-up transition and ready by 7:00 am. Race started at 8:00 am.
Event warmup:

Swam 100 meters.
Swim
  • 20m 20s
  • 880 meters
  • 02m 19s / 100 meters
Comments:

Took it easy to first turn (300 meters). Fell into rhythm and had a great swim.
What would you do differently?:

Start a little harder.
Transition 1
  • 02m 31s
Comments:

Good T1. Rolled up socks helped.
Bike
  • 50m 34s
  • 18.2 miles
  • 21.60 mile/hr
Comments:

PR @ 21.5 mph. Adjustment on aero bar height made the difference.
What would you do differently?:

Need carbon and 700 wheels!
Transition 2
  • 01m 30s
Comments:

Did good flying dismount.
What would you do differently?:

Need to practice riding w/ feet on top of shoes.
Run
  • 22m 25s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 13s  min/mile
Comments:

Calf was OK. Hip stiffened up after first 800 meters. Could not stretch out.
What would you do differently?:

Need to recover hip.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Swim -- need lessons - must get faster!
Hip.

Event comments:

Excellent! Will do in 2010




Last updated: 2009-07-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:20 | 880 meters | 02m 19s / 100meters
Age Group: 54/76
Overall: 644/1023
Performance: Good
Suit: no
Course: triangle
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 85F / 29C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:31
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
00:50:34 | 18.2 miles | 21.60 mile/hr
Age Group: 33/76
Overall: 254/1023
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Advertised as flat, but there are rolling hills.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:30
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:22:25 | 03.11 miles | 07m 13s  min/mile
Age Group: 20/76
Overall: 146/1023
Performance: Below average
Course: Some rolling hills. Shaded and lots of water.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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