Take Flight Triathlon 2008 - TriathlonSprint


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Huntersville, North Carolina
United States
Setup Events
55F / 13C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 02m 32s
Overall Rank = 66/
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 14/65
Pre-race routine:

Did have one - this was my very first race. While waiting for my scheduled start time, I was able to watch many of the other athletes go through T-1 and T-2 which was very helpful.
Event warmup:

I was able to swim a few laps in the warmup pool before my starting time.
Swim
  • 04m 38s
  • 250 yards
  • 01m 51s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

More accurately rank myself for starting time
Transition 1
  • 01m 58s
Comments:

Tri shoes instead of bike shoes would help. Forgot to reset my bike computer after my last ride!
What would you do differently?:

Tri shoes & no socks. RESET BIKE COMPUTER
Bike
  • 30m 50s
  • 10 miles
  • 19.46 mile/hr
Comments:

Overall I think I could have pushed myself a little harder on the bike if I had to do it over again. Didn't really want to go super hard and then have nothing left for the run.
What would you do differently?:

Push just a little harder
Transition 2
  • 01m 35s
Comments:

Good transition EXCEPT for the fact that I took way too long trying to put on my gps/HR monitor watch while standing still.
What would you do differently?:

Next time, forget drinking water in transition, get it on the road, and RUN while putting on the watch!
Run
  • 23m 33s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

I was carrying a water bottle for the first 1.5 miles because there was nowhere to throw it away - didn't need it. Next time don't bring one, plenty of water along route. Happy with my pace in spite of the water thing though . .
What would you do differently?:

Got chaffed on the armpits during run - use body glide next time. Drop the water bottle - no need to carry.
Post race
Warm down:

Lots of munchies & fluids. Had a banana and some gatorade.

Event comments:

This was my first triathlon and I had a great time! I'll definitely do more. I beat my goal for time, and my other goal was to have a good time and enjoy the experience, which I did. Looking forward to the next one.




Last updated: 2009-10-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:04:38 | 250 yards | 01m 51s / 100yards
Age Group: 30/65
Overall: 156/
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 82F / 28C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:58
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:30:50 | 10 miles | 19.46 mile/hr
Age Group: 14/65
Overall: 57/
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Not too bad - a few hills that burned.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 75
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:35
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:33 | 03.11 miles | 07m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 16/65
Overall: 76/
Performance: Good
Course: Only one rough hill - otherwise not too bad.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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