Take Flight Triathlon 2008 - TriathlonSprint


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Huntersville, North Carolina
United States
Setup Events
58F / 14C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 21m 11s
Overall Rank = 283/600+
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 27/35
Pre-race routine:

Got to town, stayed with some family, got up early for a good breakfast and start hydrating. Good to venue early, got set up and had time to get timing chip and try to relax before my start. Have a better idea of how to set up transition and what I need to bring next time.
Event warmup:

Did not warm up, too nervous about getting too cold after warm up pool, was in the high 40's at race time.
Swim
  • 05m 17s
  • 250 yards
  • 02m 07s / 100 yards
Comments:

Had great swim, a little faster than expected, passed some slower swimmers and got out ok.
Transition 1
  • 03m 23s
Comments:

Jersey got held up do to being wet and not wanted to tear my run number already pinned to jersey.
What would you do differently?:

Not pin number to jersey and dry a little better, also bring a small bucket or camping seat to make putting on shoes a little easier.
Bike
  • 36m 18s
  • 10 miles
  • 16.53 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike computer was not working, sensor on wheel got moved in transit, no idea on avg or max, just put the hammer down.
What would you do differently?:

Double check computer while setting up to make sure working.
Transition 2
  • 01m 45s
Comments:

Got in and out great, had practiced a lot.
Run
  • 34m 31s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 11m 06s  min/mile
Comments:

Had to pee like a race horse during the entire run, it was very distracting.
What would you do differently?:

Pee one more time before swim or take 45 sec and pee at T2 if have to go that bad again.
Post race
Warm down:

Walking and stretching. Packed up and walk out with family, gatorade and a bagel

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Had to pee during run and need to train for run harder.

Event comments:

Had a great race and would recommend to any one as a great place to start!




Last updated: 2009-10-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:17 | 250 yards | 02m 07s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/35
Overall: 0/600+
Performance: Good
Suit: n/a
Course:
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 81F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:23
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:36:18 | 10 miles | 16.53 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/35
Overall: 0/600+
Performance:
Wind: Some
Course: Winding and rolling with a couple good climbs
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:45
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:34:31 | 03.11 miles | 11m 06s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/35
Overall: 0/600+
Performance: Average
Course: Neighborhood, rolling with some good hills.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5