Hammerfest Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Branford, Connecticut
United States
Race Productions
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 24m 34s
Overall Rank = 97/318
Age Group = M2529
Age Group Rank = 17/23
Pre-race routine:

Woke at 5:15 and was out the door at 5:40. Got my coffee and bagel and made it to the race site by 6:45. Found a good spot on the end of a rack 1/3 of the way in. Set up with plenty of time.
Swim
  • 14m 23s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 38s / 100 yards
Comments:

The seas were choppy and in the first leg it was difficult to get a full breath or stroke. It was a little better on the second leg and coming back in was easy swimming with the waves.
Transition 1
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

No problems in T1.
Bike
  • 40m 42s
  • 13.5 miles
  • 19.90 mile/hr
Comments:

Had a slow leak in my front tire. Stopped midway through the second lap and re-inflated it with my C02, but it continued to lose air. At the end of the bike, the semi-flat tire caused me to slip and fall near the turn into the beach club. Got a little road rash on my left shoulder, elbow, hands and leg. Picked up my bike and ran it to transition. Condsidering stopping and crashing, it was a pretty good ride.
What would you do differently?:

Check my gear better.
Transition 2
  • 00m 44s
Comments:

My hands were a little shaky after the crash, but no problems.
Run
  • 27m 19s
  • 4 miles
  • 06m 50s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt strong on the run. My shoulder and hand stung, but didn't slow me down. Probably could have run faster, since I had a lot of energy left for the last kick.
What would you do differently?:

Push harder.
Post race
Warm down:

Found the EMT, who put some iodine on my wounds. Had some food, packed up and went home.

Event comments:

Discovered that cleaning out bits of asphalt from under one's skin sucks, but I think I got it all.
I am a little disappointed with my results compared to the field and am curious what the difference would have been without my bike problems.




Last updated: 2005-09-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:23 | 880 yards | 01m 38s / 100yards
Age Group: 17/23
Overall: 119/318
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:26
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:40:42 | 13.5 miles | 19.90 mile/hr
Age Group: 20/23
Overall: 175/318
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:44
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:27:19 | 04 miles | 06m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 13/23
Overall: 64/318
Performance: Average
Course: Mostly flat with few short hills through neighborhood.
Keeping cool Drinking
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? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4