Wine Capital of Canada - TriathlonOlympic


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Oliver, British Columbia
Canada
Outback Events
24F / -4C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 54m 15s
Overall Rank = 98/144
Age Group = 20-24
Age Group Rank = 1/2
Pre-race routine:

Spelt Toast with Peanut Butter and 1/2 bottle of Gatorade before leaving Hotel. 1 Banana after transition is set up.
Event warmup:

200M Swim plus 5 minute of just floating
Swim
  • 28m 31s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 54s / 100 meters
Comments:

Started near the back of the pack to avoid washing machine...ended up being the best decision. Water was perfect!
What would you do differently?:

Kicked more...held off from kicking as I was afraid of getting a calf cramp. PR for the swim though so wouldn't change much
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Was having brake issues before race...we came to realize after it was because of my bento box covering the brake cable. Had problems getting my bike off the rack as my seat is so high. Stopped to double check brakes before I hoped onto my bike. We weren't supposed to have wet suit strippers but a tri-group who was in the area training for Ironman jumped in and did wet suit stripping which was a nice surprise. Thanks North Shore Tri Club!!
What would you do differently?:

Been more trusting with my bike. Not panicked so much when my brake was sticking.
Bike
  • 1h 26m 54s
  • 40 kms
  • 27.62 km/hr
Comments:

We had a little bit of rain on the ride but it kept the temperature perfect. Had issues with my brakes the whole time so decided to release the back brake...realized later the brake error was my own silly mistake. NO WIND!! Also had my best 40km bike time!
What would you do differently?:

I now know not to put anything on my brake cables...it was a good lesson to learn!!
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Best transition yet...its getting easier
Run
  • 58m 50s
  • 10 kms
  • 05m 53s  min/km
Comments:

Great run...walking was minimal and had my best 10km time yet.
What would you do differently?:

Will bring a water bottle with me next time
Post race
Warm down:

Jump in the lake!!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Mental Weakness...need to work on this quite a bit

Event comments:

Joe, Sarah and everyone and Outback Events do a great job at organizing these events...love racing there events!




Last updated: 2009-11-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:28:31 | 1500 meters | 01m 54s / 100meters
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 42/144
Performance: Good
Suit: 2XU C1 - Ladies Version
Course: 2 loops of 750M. Deepest part was 7 feet deep.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 17F / -8C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:26:54 | 40 kms | 27.62 km/hr
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 104/144
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Up Black Sage Road over the rollers until Road 22...onto the highway until Road 6 then follow the back road until it meets up with highway again then down Tuc El Nuit Drive to transition. My favorite bike course so far!
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:58:50 | 10 kms | 05m 53s  min/km
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 114/144
Performance:
Course: two laps of a 5km loop
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
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