Niagara Triathlon - Try-A-Tri - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Grimsby, Ontario
Canada
Subaru Triathlon Series & Trisport Canada
HOTF / 0C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 55m
Overall Rank = 190/300
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Hanging out waiting for the lightning to stop! Playing with the kids, trying to keep the butterflies calm. I set up my first ever transition area, which was really fun - made it all feel real. My own little spot among all these awesome athletes.
Event warmup:

Jogged on the road for a bit, then jumped in to get used to the freezing cold 66 degree water!
Swim
  • 11m 20s
  • 375 meters
  • 03m 01s / 100 meters
Comments:

a little disconcerting with the waves, and i was all on my own as i preferred to swim in the deep area, so no drafting... but no one climbing on me either!
What would you do differently?:

swim the middle portion faster, take it easy after the start for a bit, then finish stronger
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

FUN!!! Totally nervous and I kept falling from feeling disoriented - water in my ears
What would you do differently?:

sit down to put on my shoes
Bike
  • 25m 50s
  • 10 kms
  • 23.23 km/hr
Comments:

I really enjoyed the bike portion. beautiful scenery, nice flat course, and I felt strong the whole time
What would you do differently?:

I'll try going faster at the beginning... faster over all.
Transition 2
  • 00m
What would you do differently?:

This was good - oops I learned that I have to keep helmet on until the bike is on the rack.
Run
  • 18m 55s
  • 2.5 kms
  • 07m 34s  min/km
Comments:

HOT HOT HOT HUMID DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I walked most of it. But felt good by the end :) I was able to sprint the finish.
What would you do differently?:

Oh geez... do more brick training

and more running focusing on strength development. I was WEAK!
Post race
Event comments:

Good fun, first race. Learned a lot, especially about what it all feels like. Real time pacing, etc... It was really fun and I'm ready to go again.




Last updated: 2009-08-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:20 | 375 meters | 03m 01s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/300
Performance: Average
Suit: a too big shortie
Course: nice straight swim
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 66F / 19C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:25:50 | 10 kms | 23.23 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/300
Performance: Good
Wind: Cross-winds
Course: flat
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:18:55 | 02.5 kms | 07m 34s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/300
Performance: Below average
Course: few little hills, MUDDY forest run
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4