Katy Triathalon at Firethorne - TriathlonSprint


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Katy, Texas
United States
Katy Rotary Club
60F / 16C
Sunny
Total Time = 8h 02m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

First triathlon so I will need to adjust next time. Arrived early, really took my time getting things organized. Took a spot at the edge of a stand, that worked out real well. Walked and got my feet wet in the water, chilly, gonna be a cold one for sure. Walked the grounds and became familiar with the entry and exit of each segment.
Event warmup:

Strecthed extensively, could have used a better warm-up for sure.
Swim
  • 00m
  • 500 meters
  • / 100 meters
Comments:

Intitally much banging around, large clydesdale group. Made it to the first bouy "quickly" (one of those "O-sh$T" I need to turn"). Once I got pass the turn tension, I settled into a rythm and over all finished strong. Had to micx in some recovery strokes, but overall it went real well.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure if much other than just need to contiue to work on stroke and breathing, got some good advice from some more expierenced guys at the start, which was helpful.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

I had to sit to get shoes/socks on, but I didnt practice this at all before the race so overall I think it went well. T-area was well organized so everything came off and went on well.
What would you do differently?:

Not sit, and practice ahead of time.
Bike
  • 00m
  • 15 miles
  • 0.00 mile/hr
Comments:

Blew a tire 3/4 way through the bike during high speed turn. Very disappointing - making real good time and was setting up for a sub 45 16-mile pace. Really working well and passing some folks. Probably going too fast because by the time I got to the run I was done. Anyway blew a tire, waited 30 minutes for the SAG wagon (no spare) lost my time because of this. Thought I rolled the tire but turned out to be a fluke puncture.
What would you do differently?:

Check air psi at site before start. I want to buy a road bike.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 38m
  • 3 miles
  • 12m 40s  min/mile
Comments:

Was working preety hard and running a little quicker than I probably should have. Died preety bad at the end and struggled at end, but still trotted across the line. Ran the first mile real quick and spent the next two paying for it.
What would you do differently?:

Work more on the street running and focus on running distance.
Post race
Warm down:

Some walking around the finish area - eventually ended up at the beer/sandwhich tent.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My weight - but that will improve

Event comments:

I had a great time, minus the discouragement of the bike ride. I met some great people at the race and look forward to seeing them again at other tri's in the area. I will do this tri again next year.


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Last updated: 2009-09-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:00:00 | 500 meters | / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Suit: Compression Top
Course: At firethorn lake, two fountains in the middle, bouy's well marked. Course was well marked and very easy to navigate - not that I did all that well. I felt real uncomfortable in the begining and wasted some energy trying to keep on track and in good water. lots of jostling for position. Definately cant simulate any of this in a pool, what an exciting and scary expierence all at once. MAde it to the turn quickly - probably too quickly, but settled into a workable pace on the way back to the finish. Want the last out of the water but felt good on the way out.
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 60F / 16C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:00:00 | 15 miles | 0.00 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Bad
Wind: Some
Course: Flat and fast. Well marked, much police support.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable 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
00:38:00 | 03 miles | 12m 40s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat - some gravel, some dirt, some concrete.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4