8th Annual Frantic Frog Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Scottsboro, Alabama
United States
American Red Cross
76F / 24C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 22m 42s
Overall Rank = 143/650
Age Group = 30-35
Age Group Rank = 12/27
Pre-race routine:

Woke up around 5:45 for an 8:00 race and had a bagel with cream cheese
Event warmup:

Jogged about a mile hard enough to get a small sweat going
Swim
  • 09m 17s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 07s / 100 yards
Comments:

Very average swim for me...not good not bad.
What would you do differently?:

My training for this race was really bad....this is our last planned race for the year and we totally mailed this one in.
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

Again, my theme for this race...average. Had trouble with my shirt getting rolled up around my chest but other than that it went well.
What would you do differently?:

Get a new shirt
Bike
  • 44m 1s
  • 14.5 miles
  • 19.77 mile/hr
Comments:

Looking at the layout before the race I was a little concerned about the intersection where you are to yield to oncoming traffic and bikes....the police did an awesome job and I didn't hear one complaint of racers having to even slow down.
What would you do differently?:

Train harder....that's it, no excuses!
Transition 2
  • 01m 29s
Comments:

Pretty typical....Could have been faster but not too terribly bad
What would you do differently?:

Practice transitions
Run
  • 25m 57s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

I was gassed and this was a pretty tough run. Beautiful course that was well marked and had plenty of water/gatorade available.
What would you do differently?:

Again...train, train, train!
Post race
Warm down:

Rode bike about 4 miles

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training....I was a slacker for the past month. This performance was a great motivator for the winter months looming ahead. I need to be putting in a few miles on the pavement...maybe a 13.1 or 2 would help!

Event comments:

Other than the swim being a little long, this was the most organized race I've been a part of. The volunteers were absolutely awesome! If I had to guess, the theme word for all the volunteers was "logic". In a world void of common sense it was refreshing to see so much common sense involved with putting this race together. This was our first time in this race and we will certainly be back!




Last updated: 2009-08-31 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:17 | 440 yards | 02m 07s / 100yards
Age Group: 15/27
Overall: 0/650
Performance: Average
Suit: Tri-Shorts
Course: Out and back that was significantly longer than 400m.....It was probably closer to 500m.
Start type: Dive Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:44:01 | 14.5 miles | 19.77 mile/hr
Age Group: 13/27
Overall: 0/650
Performance:
Wind: Some
Course: Nice fast course with no hills worth noting
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:29
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:25:57 | 03.1 miles | 08m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 14/27
Overall: 0/650
Performance: Below average
Course: Rolling hills with plenty of cutbacks
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
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] 5