Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Denton, Texas
United States
Dallas Sports University
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 27m 49s
Overall Rank = 122/246
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 12/15
Swim
  • 08m 20s
  • 328 yards
  • 06s / 100 yards
Comments:

I seemed to swim better than an 8:20 I'm not sure what happened. I sprinted out of the pool house to transistion pretty well, There was nice grass to run in. Meh.. Oh well. HR on the deck was 112!
What would you do differently?:

I really need to warm up more. I only got to did 75m of warmup practice. My warmups at the YMCA are closer to 150yd. I ate too much before the swim. I had Mini Cliff Bar(100Cal) when I left the House(120min to go) and another (45min to go) that didn't set will on the warmup swim.
Transition 1
  • 01m 30s
Comments:

T1 went much better. Grass lined the sidewalk from the poolhouse all the way to T1, I ran with my road shoes and Bike Mounting was perfect clipin was perfect. Time was a little long though not sure why?
What would you do differently?:

Maybe use tri-specific shoes and rubber band them. Also Lap data on watch didn't turn over when leaving the poolhouse. I need to pay closer attention to it. Also check time into/out T1
Bike
  • 41m 23s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 18.02 mile/hr
Comments:

Stayed in cadence zone(85-120) 71% of the course. Paceing was good and comfortable. I decided no to use areo bars this time next race will be with them. I just wonder how much time is there with a good bike and wheels. Effort was just about right. Had GU Gels at start of bike leg and at the turn. Had a small problem with my chain on the start of one hill lost a place but regained it when the chain went back on the chainring. Hydration was good, I carried way more water that I needed for the ride, Temps were Low 80's. I typically train in the 100's.
What would you do differently?:

Higher Effort? Maybe I could have carried a taller gear most of the race but the cross winds kept me spinning to maintain momentum.
Transition 2
  • 01m 4s
Comments:

T2 was straight forward No problems. I decided to ditch the gloves in stead of running with them.
What would you do differently?:

Pay closer attention to Time.
Run
  • 35m 34s
  • 3.3 miles
  • 10m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

Run pace was OK. Perceived effert was good. Needed a pace type watch to help me maintain a faster pace. Overall strides and count was good.
What would you do differently?:

Increase pace and stride lenght. Do hill repeats to increase leg strength.
Post race
Warm down:

Briskly walking to warmdown legs. Drank muscle milk and chocolate milk for recovery drink.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Perceived effort VS. Actual effort.

Event comments:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/map.asp?route...




Last updated: 2009-08-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:20 | 328 yards | 06s / 100yards
Age Group: 14/15
Overall: 0/246
Performance: Good
Good Open turns in pool under lane ropes. passed Two people.
Suit: Zoot Tri Top/Bottom
Course: Indoor Snake Swim
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:30
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:41:23 | 12.43 miles | 18.02 mile/hr
Age Group: 10/15
Overall: 0/246
Performance: Good
HR Through Bike portion was in the 150's Researved some energy for the two long climbs on the course which was out and back.
Wind: Cross-winds with gusts
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 88
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:04
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:35:34 | 03.3 miles | 10m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 15/15
Overall: 0/246
Performance: Good
Several Points on course I was at 95% HR backed down for a few seconds then picked pace back up.
Course: Hilly loop twice around campus
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %UNK
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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] 4