Vidialia Onion Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Vidalia, Georgia
United States
DRC Sports
70F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 03m 46s
Overall Rank = 7/241
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 2/10
Pre-race routine:

Stayed at the Comfort Inn for the second year. Nice, Frig, Micro, coffe maker, $71. Up at 4;45, coffee, then Kashi w/ yogurt.
Drove to the race site, about 15mins, was first in line for body marking.
Event warmup:

Lite run throught the run course, about 15mins, easy just getting the body temp and HR up.
Swim
  • 07m 51s
  • 437 yards
  • 01m 47s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started on the inside in line with the bouys. Was agressive right off the bat taking 4-6 strokes before breathing. Short sprint to the first bouy. Fought off one guy as we rounded the bouy. then pulled back into a relaxed pace and recovered breathing...overall one of my better swims.
What would you do differently?:

nada
Transition 1
  • 00m 34s
Comments:

Had a good spot on the third rack from bike exit. Quick slip on of the RUNNING shoes, shades and helmet and was off.
What would you do differently?:

nada
Bike
  • 32m 22s
  • 12 miles
  • 22.25 mile/hr
Comments:

Really PUSHED it on the bike as this was my last speed effort before Augusta 70.3 this weekend. Maybe a bit over the top but wanted to see what I could hold and how I felt on the run after. Avg 22.2 in running shoes and baskets!! Love wearing the running shoes with the baskets for sprints as my transisions are lighting fast.
What would you do differently?:

nada
Transition 2
  • 00m 25s
Comments:

Had running shoes on for the bike w/baskets. easy quick T@, drop the bike, helmet, grab visor and run belt and im off. very quick.
What would you do differently?:

nada
Run
  • 22m 23s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 13s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt the effects of pushing hard on the bike. HR was at max the whole run (lower 180's) and pushed 190 at finish. Tried to keep pace high for as long as I could but had to pull back a bit on the hills.
Still had good power ever after a really hard effort on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Lack of speed work showed, but been toing long efforts for Augusta so didnt really care, Overall happy with effort and how body felt.
Post race
Warm down:

walked around, 2 bottles of H20 over head and drank some. Congrats to Michael Kitchens on his season and talked about Augusta coming up this weekend.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of speed work going into the race.

Event comments:

Second yr event. went from 140 total last yr. to 300-350 this yr. Would like to see them move up to the next level with better swag, dry tech shirt and awards. Tank top and medal a litte weak. Didnt really care for all the religious flyers in my race packet.




Last updated: 2009-09-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:51 | 437 yards | 01m 47s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/10
Overall: 25/241
Performance: Good
Suit: no
Course: Small square, seemed shorter then last yr. Liked this layout better then the big loop from last yr.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 82F / 28C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:34
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:32:22 | 12 miles | 22.25 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/10
Overall: 4/241
Performance: Good
Totaly maxed out, pushed the whole way, HR in the upper 170's dipping into the low 180's
Wind: Little
Course: A big T. exit rice site tuen right, go 2-3 mi. U-Turn, go 7-8mi. U-Turn return to rice site. Light rollers with one or two better grinders.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:25
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:22:23 | 03.1 miles | 07m 13s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/10
Overall: 26/241
Performance: Good
Felt the effects of pushing hard on the bike. HR was at max the whole run (lower 180's) and pushed 190 at finish. Tried to keep pace high for as long as I could but had to pull back a bit on the hills. Still had good power ever after a really hard effort on the bike.
Course: rolling hills inside the development. hard to get into a race pace as your always going up or down.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4