Maine State Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Bethel, Maine
United States
Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce
Overcast
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Up at 5am, had a whole wheat bagel and almond butter. Gathered gear and headed to start. Set up transition area and grabbed my chip. They asked us to be marked the night before, most of which ended up on the sheets of the hotel room I think. Next year I am marking myself on race day.
Event warmup:

Not adequate. I socialized, I meant to warm up, but didn't do much more than walk around and get into the water before the race start. Not smart, I know. Next race, I will definitely do more to warm up.
Swim
  • 27m 5s
  • 1093 yards
  • 02m 29s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim went OK. There were 4 waves in this race. It was a tighter start than what I experienced in my first triathlon - my first time in the age group wave instead of novice. So I wasn't very used to being so close to everyone. Once I relaxed my breathing got better and I found a rhythm. I did catch some of the men who left before us, but also got passed by novice and relay folks.
What would you do differently?:

Learn how to draft. Relax at the start.
Transition 1
  • 01m 59s
Comments:

T1 went smooth, I was pleased with how it went.
What would you do differently?:

I want it the same!
Bike
  • 47m 28s
  • 15.53 miles
  • 19.63 mile/hr
Comments:

I think I did well on this ride. I want clipless pedals!
What would you do differently?:

Clipless pedals. I think I can attack it harder.
Transition 2
  • 00m 45s
Comments:

This transition is quick for me because I do not have to change shoes. That will change next year.
Run
  • 32m 50s
  • 3.8 miles
  • 08m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

I didn't recover from the bike leg as quickly as I would like. I had the tree trunk legs much longer than I did in training. The legs came around though and I was pleased with the run.
What would you do differently?:

Practice more bricks!
Post race
Warm down:

Ummm...walked around and talked...

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I got a little freaked in the swim I think, and I also think if I had warmed up some, it would have helped me.

Event comments:

Good race, no post race activities, which is fine by me. It is a very well organized race and I will do it again next year, and would recommend it to others.




Last updated: 2009-07-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:05 | 1093 yards | 02m 29s / 100yards
Age Group: 5/
Overall: 148/
Performance: Average
Suit: Blue Seventy Helix Sleevless
Course: Small pond, well marked course.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:59
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:47:28 | 15.53 miles | 19.63 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/
Overall: 132/
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Great course, not very hilly at all. I have done a lot of hill work and it payed off. Not the best traffic control at the left turns, I had to stop to make a left turn, which sucked.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:45
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:32:50 | 03.8 miles | 08m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/
Overall: 126/
Performance: Good
Course: Awesome run around Songo Pond partly on camp road. Some dirt, some pavement.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4