War at the Shore - TriathlonShort Course


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Long Branch, New Jersey
United States
Sandy Hookers
75F / 24C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 31m 40s
Overall Rank = 343/378
Age Group = ATHENA
Age Group Rank = 3/8
Pre-race routine:

I did this one solo - no friends/family were running. My sister came to cheer me on, but did not get there until halfway through the race. Had to drive about 1 hour to the race at 5 am.
Event warmup:

I think there were more signed up for the race than showed up. It was 48 degrees when I got there at 6 am. BRRRR! It quickly warmed up, but man, was it cold!
Swim
  • 10m 9s
  • 437 yards
  • 02m 17s / 100 yards
Comments:

I think this course was short. It felt pretty easy because it was a simply out and back. No real sighting needed.
What would you do differently?:

I was nervous because the air was probably still in the high 50s/low 60s at swim start time, and I don't have a wetsuit. But the water was warm, and I actually was glad I didn't have to struggle with the wetsuit for such a short swim.
Transition 1
  • 03m 16s
Comments:

Long run across the beach and up a ramp onto the boardwalk, then to transition area.
What would you do differently?:

I just need to run faster!
Bike
  • 35m 57s
  • 9.5 miles
  • 15.86 mile/hr
Comments:

Good ride - this is a good race pace for me and felt comfortable.
What would you do differently?:

I think I could have passed a few more people - at times, the course was tight.
Transition 2
  • 02m 59s
Comments:

Good
What would you do differently?:

Normal transition
Run
  • 39m 20s
  • 3 miles
  • 13m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

A good run for me - I ran most if it and only walked at the water stops.
What would you do differently?:

I kicked it for the last few hundred yards - I could have kicked it in earlier.
Post race
Warm down:

Met up with my sister and had a post race banana. I had to go to work immediately so I didn't have much hang out time.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Overall, I think this was my best race of the season. And I got 3rd place for Athenas! Yippee! Yeah, I know there weren't many Athenas, but I'll still celebrate my victory.

Event comments:

A good well run race. Very organized and clearly communicated.




Last updated: 2009-09-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:09 | 437 yards | 02m 17s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 0/378
Performance: Good
Suit: Danskin trisuit
Course: Out, around a buoy line, then back.
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 69F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:16
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:35:57 | 9.5 miles | 15.86 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 0/378
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Simple course on suburban streets. Intersections were well controlled.
Road: Rough  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:59
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:39:20 | 03 miles | 13m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 0/378
Performance: Good
Course: Along the boardwlad and road next to boardwalk. Pretty views of the ocean!
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5