Danskin Webster Lake - TriathlonSprint


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Webster, Massachusetts
United States
FIRM
78F / 26C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 53m 29s
Overall Rank = 1913/2698
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Swim
  • 16m 45s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 02s / 100 yards
Comments:

Very crowded...lots of legs/arms flying around. Weak swimmers were given noodles and there were women swimming 3 across using noodles...making it almost impossible to pass them.
What would you do differently?:

I would train more for the swim. I had to switch my stroke from front crawl to sidestroke to breaststroke....
Transition 1
  • 05m 5s
Comments:

This was my first triathlon. I probably could have taken at least a minute off by running with the bike and running the whole way from the beach to my bike. It was a bit of a haul. I had a pair of cheapo flipflops ready for me which did make it less painful on the rocky surface.
What would you do differently?:

Run the whole way...in general pick up the pace....
Bike
  • 55m 25s
  • 12 miles
  • 12.99 mile/hr
Comments:

Be prepared for this bike course by training on hills beforehand! It was very pretty and it was nice to see the locals in their yards cheering everyone on!
What would you do differently?:

Clipless pedals and shoes...for sure!!
Transition 2
  • 03m 17s
Comments:

A bit better on this transition...
What would you do differently?:

Run with the bike...
Run
  • 32m 55s
  • 2.8 miles
  • 11m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

A little tougher than I thought it was going to be, but I'm not the greatest of runners. Lots of support by bystanders as well as fellow triathletes!
What would you do differently?:

Work on my endurance more....
Post race
Warm down:

Just walked around and hydrated....and enjoyed my accomplishment!

Event comments:

Great beginner triathlon! Tons of support...women cheering each other on throughout! I highly recommend!




Last updated: 2009-07-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:45 | 820 yards | 02m 02s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/2698
Performance: Below average
Suit: trisuit
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 05:05
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:55:25 | 12 miles | 12.99 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 1834/2698
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Scenic country roads...mostly rolling hills with one long pretty steep three tiered hill. Lots of women were jumping off their bikes and walking the bikes. Yay, I didn't....but boy it was tough! Lots of traffic in some areas too.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:17
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:32:55 | 02.8 miles | 11m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/2698
Performance: Below average
Course: In and out with some hilly spots...the course was crowded...bikes alongside too.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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