Walt Disney World Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Orlando, Florida
United States
Premier Event Management, LLC
85F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 3h 43m 23s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 40-45
Age Group Rank = 36/50
Pre-race routine:

Since this was my first Olympic, I do not have much of a routine. We did get there bright and early to get marked and get my stuff in T2 before heading to T1 for the swim start
Event warmup:

Not much pre race. Since T2 was in a different location, I had to leave my running shoes so I could not really run in flip flops. We were not allowed in the water. Just streatched, ate a Luna Bar and had some water.
Swim
  • 45m 26s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 46s / 100 yards
Comments:

The water temp was really warm. My goal going into the swim was to just keep a comforatble pace and save something for the bike and run. I didn't get beaten up too bad...a few kicks and punches but overall unscathed.
What would you do differently?:

Swim faster and try to draft
Transition 1
  • 02m 54s
Comments:

Had to put my T1 stuff into a bag to be taken over to T2. Fought with my gloves a little.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really. Pretty happy with the transition
Bike
  • 1h 32m
  • 24.85 miles
  • 16.21 mile/hr
Comments:

Not a bad ride. It was hillier than I thought but I think that actually helped me since I ride hills a lot at home. I passed a lof of women and got passed by a lot of men. I did attach the aero bars and even though I did not have a lot of experience with them I found myself using them. I was very happy with my bike performance.
What would you do differently?:

Try to drink more and not pay so much attention to my computer.
Transition 2
  • 01m 45s
Comments:

Not much, I was pretty happy with this transition
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 1h 20m 28s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 12m 58s  min/mile
Comments:

I knew going into the race that this was going to be the toughest part for me and it was. I had to walk a bit but ran most of the course. The trick was I walked before getting into the park when there was not anyone to watch. Once in the park I ran, albeit slowly, the entire way. Same pattern on lap 2. Overall though, I was pretty happy with the time I posted.
What would you do differently?:

Become a better runner!! I have the entire winter to practice...practice...practice!
Post race
Warm down:

I was hurting as soon as I crossed the line. Walked around a little to look for my swim coach who was there with her Team in Training Group. Had some Powerade and a bananna

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My lousy run.

Event comments:

I can't wait to do it again next year.




Last updated: 2005-09-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:45:26 | 1640 yards | 02m 46s / 100yards
Age Group: 37/50
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Suit: No Suit
Course: Triangular mile course in Bay Lake.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 84F / 29C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:54
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:32:00 | 24.85 miles | 16.21 mile/hr
Age Group: 28/50
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind
Course: Around some neighborhoods near disney.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:45
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:20:28 | 06.21 miles | 12m 58s  min/mile
Age Group: 41/50
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Started in the Epcot parking lot and went into and around Epcot
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4