Singapore Sprint Series - Biathlon (swim/run)


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Singapore,
Singapore
Tribob
30C / 86F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 8h 50m
Overall Rank = 558/671
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 0/300
Pre-race routine:

I ate a banana, 2 energy bars, a gel and lots of water.
Event warmup:

Not much!? Walked 20 minutes to get to MRT, then swam 2 quick laps to test out new gear
Swim
  • 19m
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 32s / 100 meters
Comments:

I was 131/170 women. For my very first open water swim I was pretty happy overall. I kept getting kicked at the end by women who were doing breast stroke. Lots of salt water in my mouth...yuck!
What would you do differently?:

Close my mouth more. Start in the middle....I was one of the last one to leave as I wanted to give people some space and feel the whole thing out.
Transition 1
  • 01m 42s
Comments:

I had my gear set up well. I pulled on the wrong part of my shoe lace which cost me 10 seconds.
What would you do differently?:

I should have ran with my water rather than taking a couple drinks then running out.
Run
  • 34m 42s
  • 5 kms
  • 06m 56s  min/km
Comments:

It felt sooooo much longer than a 5K race. I was completely wiped for the first 2k and psyching myself out to walk for a bit, but I pushed through it and even sprinted at the end!
What would you do differently?:

Train more beforehand, specifically for longer distances 8-10k and do bricks to simulate a real event.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Overall fitness

Event comments:

This was my first open water swim/aquathlon. I am hooked!!!




Last updated: 2009-10-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:00 | 750 meters | 02m 32s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/300
Overall: 571/671
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri suit only
Course: 400m to a short beach turn around, deep water start
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time:  01:42
Overall: Good
Removing cap, goggles and wetsuit: Good
Getting into shoes: Average
Running
00:34:42 | 05 kms | 06m 56s  min/km
Age Group: 0/300
Overall: 539/671
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat, paved surface. Nicely shaded.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4