Clash Of the Tritons - Biathlon (swim/run)


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Greenwich, England
United Kingdom
Greenwich Tritons
20C / 68F
Overcast
Total Time = 34m 50s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Event warmup:

sholder streches!
Swim
  • 09m 21s
  • 500 meters
  • 01m 52s / 100 meters
Comments:

As planned started easy, didn't push anything and entered the tough part after about 6/7 laps. That lasted maybe 3/4 laps and the second half was easier than the first. Sure I can get under 9 minutes for the 500m.

Had to overtake the other chap in the lane twice, no real problems with that, pleased I had the additional acceleration to pass him easily. The extra amount makes me think I can get the time down more.


What would you do differently?:

tumble turns - I'd like to learn these as this would have been perfect environment for this. Not sure how it would affect my times though...

Other than that went to plan.
Transition 1
  • 01m 44s
Comments:

Went for another tight t-shirt which was difficult to get on! Also ripped my number off two pins! Stuff was organised well though and also went for the HR monitor.
What would you do differently?:

baggy t-shirt!
Run
  • 23m 45s
  • 5 kms
  • 04m 45s  min/km
Comments:

Been a while since I've actually run and felt it. Got hot, shoulders and neck got stiff and felt a little ill on the 2 lap! Maybe not enough water before the race?? Or a dodgy speedo... my Garmin had me running in the 10's for most of it but a time of 23.45 over 5k is an average speed of 12.63! which is very different to my Garmin!!! think that "Lo Batt" sign needs fixing. :) (though I'm pleased it was wrong that way :D ).







What would you do differently?:

Drink a little more before the race.
Post race
Warm down:

walk around

Event comments:

Impressively organised and good fun!




Last updated: 2009-08-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:21 | 500 meters | 01m 52s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Eric Liddell Pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 26C / 79F Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time:  01:44
Overall: Average
Removing cap, goggles and wetsuit: Good
Getting into shoes: Average
Running
00:23:45 | 05 kms | 04m 45s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Eric Liddell College playing fields, good mainly grass course with a slight hill at the end of the lap (2 laps)
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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:
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