The Mayflower International Triathlon at Plymouth - TriathlonOlympic


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Plymouth, Massachusetts
United States
Fast Foward Race Management
76+F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 49m 45s
Overall Rank = 93/283
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 9/21
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 5:15 and drove to Plymouth. Ate a PBJ sandwich and banana in the car. Drank roughly 32 oz of water prior to start of the race. Got checked in, used the Kybo, set up transition, put sunscreen on, and body marked.
Event warmup:

Did a 10 minute run, used the Kybo again, got the wetsuit on, rode the bus to the swim start, stood around for 25 minutes, then hopped in the water, swam some, treaded water, sat in the water, then got ready for the start
Swim
  • 30m 4s
  • 1600 yards
  • 01m 53s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

Minor chafing under the arms. Need to apply BodyGlide to that part of the body as well.
Transition 1
  • 03m 47s
Comments:

Long run (approx. 1/4 mile) from the swim exit to the transition area. Ran rather gingerly. Could go a little bit faster on the run portion.
What would you do differently?:

Probably more BodyGlide on my feet and heels would help getting the wetsuit off faster.
Bike
  • 1h 22m 46s
  • 26 miles
  • 18.85 mile/hr
Comments:

Lost one water bottle in the first mile of the ride. Played it safe on hydration the rest of the way. I pushed it quite hard on the first half and paid for it on the second half. First half I probably averaged close to 20 mph, the last portion of the second half I probably averaged close to 16 mph.
What would you do differently?:

Find a good steady pace that doesn't zap the legs. Don't lose a water bottle! Still, a good bike ride for me.
Transition 2
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

Didn't hop out of my bike shoes going into transition b/c of a nice downhill at the end. Came to a complete stop before hopping off the bike. Getting the running shoes, race number belt, hat, & Fuel belt bottle on went rather quick.
What would you do differently?:

Work on riding with feet on top of shoes and jumping off moving bike
Run
  • 51m 56s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

Got behind on the hydration on the bike. Keeping cool is tough for me since I many times have an allergic reaction to the heat, but at least I didn't get hives. Hit my head really hard on a low hanging tree branch that during mile 2 that really threw my pace off. Add that all together and the run was not as good as I would have liked, but it still was a decent run for me.
What would you do differently?:

1. Don't lose a water bottle on the bike.
2. watch out for low hanging branches.
3. Do more Bricks in training
Post race
Warm down:

Not much of a warm down. Grabbed loads of free food and drink. Broke down my transition area. Talked with the emergency folk about my head. Did a slow walk to look for my water bottle... didn't find it.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Hydration, hitting head on low hanging branch, lack of swim & bike training the month and a half prior to the race.

Event comments:

Lots of volunteers but not always the most helpful. No aid stations on the bike, but a good amount on the run. Didn't attend post-race activities. Nice small expo, got some Craft gear for really cheap, and good post-race snacks.




Last updated: 2009-09-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:04 | 1600 yards | 01m 53s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/21
Overall: 99/283
Performance: Good
Suit: 2XU SC:1
Course: half circle loop in Plymouth Harbor. First half next to a jetty, second half no protection from the ocean waves. Lots of seaweed on the second half.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:47
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:22:46 | 26 miles | 18.85 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/21
Overall: 98/283
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Rolling hills, lots of up and down. Out and back on windy, rolling road. Some traffic and tailwine and headwind depending on the way you were going
Road: Potholes Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Too hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:11
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:51:56 | 06.2 miles | 08m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 9/21
Overall: 93/283
Performance: Below average
Course: Not a great route. Weird out and back for the first mile and then the rest of the run included running on road, sidewalks, uneven grass with low hanging tree branches, bike path, etc. Strange, strange, strange run route
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4