North East Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
North East, Maryland
United States
CGI Racing
70F / 21C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 47m 37s
Overall Rank = 158/344
Age Group = M 50-54
Age Group Rank = 6/19
Pre-race routine:

Up at 4:45 (was awake at 4:00). Usual race breakfast: coffee, Cliff Bar, Powerbar Gel, peanut butter, water. Left to be in parking by 6 AM. Body marking and bike rack set-up.
Event warmup:

Took a little swim. Always seems to help. Then just kind of wandered around and tried to stay calm until my wave started.
Swim
  • 24m 36s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 30s / 100 yards
Comments:

Went to far end of line to start. Crowd there this race -- word must be getting out about it being a good place to start!! Didn't have to sprint too far until I was clear and then just cruised. I like clockwise course as I can just watch the buoys as I breathe. Stayed wide until the turn on the back stretch and then slid closer to the line. When I could see it, I aimed for the last turn (to the left towards the ramp/exit). Pushed it for the swim in. A little faster as I was able to sight the last mark and the exit. Felt good. Water fairly calm. Only brushed up against one swimmer the whole time. However, I thought my time would be faster by about 2 mins. Maybe there was some current.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. By the way, I rate this swim as 'average' only because I feel my time was slow.


Transition 1
  • 05m 47s
Comments:

What did I do, eat breakfast? I didn't think it was that slow. I do take my time but this is slower than last year.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe run faster? Dress faster?
Bike
  • 1h 20m 42s
  • 23.2 miles
  • 17.25 mile/hr
Comments:

Tried to take it easy the first few miles to recover from swim/transition runs, etc. And as soon as I mounted it started heavy misting so the roads were wet for maybe five miles. Then just tried to ride as best I could. Try to maintain speed and take advantage of the downhills. I was in the drops for 2/3rds of the course and that is pretty good for me. I didn't think I got passed nearly as much as last year. But last year I had a mtn bike! I expected at least 18 mph average. Took water and my gu as planned.
What would you do differently?:

I did my best but I need more bike work. Lots more bike work.
Transition 2
  • 03m 7s
Comments:

Slow again.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster. Don't know how.
Run
  • 53m 27s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

It always amazes me how well I run these when compared to the fact that my stand alone 10K is only 2 minutes faster! I felt terrible and lacked confidence. Not only did I walk the aid stations but also three other times (when my HR went about 160). It was so much cooler than last year (according to the thermometer), but it felt worse on the course. Maybe really humid? I was soaked. When I was done my running shoes were so wet you'd have thought I swam in them.
What would you do differently?:

I need to get back to running more. I've been trying to follow tri training schedules but it's not working for me. I feel much stronger and more confident when I'm running more. My time, even with walking, was faster than last year's and not too far off stand alone 10K time, but I didn't feel good or confident running.
Post race
Warm down:

Drink water. Walk around. Watch others finish.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I'm at a different stage of training than I was when I raced last year. This was my A race in 2009 but my A race this year is still 2 1/2 months away. I need to be more consistent on the bike. I probably really need to talk to somebody about learning how to ride a bike and train for races. I've only been doing it for 16 months but I'd have expected more progress.

Event comments:

I really like this race. Great location and CGI does a good job. I will continue to do it year after year as long as I am able.

And I want to add -- SUPER FAST posting of race results!!!!! Thanks.




Last updated: 2009-10-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:24:36 | 1640 yards | 01m 30s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/19
Overall: 22/344
Performance: Average
Suit: Tyr Tri Shorts
Course: Clockwise rectangle starting in deep water and ending at the kayak ramp.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 81F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:47
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:20:42 | 23.2 miles | 17.25 mile/hr
Age Group: 12/19
Overall: 224/344
Performance: Below average
HR averaged about 141 with spikes to 158 or so climbing the hills of the first few miles.
Wind: Little
Course: Nice loop through the countryside.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:07
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:53:27 | 06.21 miles | 08m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/19
Overall: 166/344
Performance: Average
Avg HR about 150. Spiked to 168 for finish line sprint.
Course: Out & back along side the road. Nice wide shoulder but steep slope for drainage. Plenty of water stops.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5