Tri for Real #2- Olympic Distance Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Rancho Seco, California
United States
TBF Racing
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 30m 55s
Overall Rank = 71/240
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 11/21
Pre-race routine:

Ate a bagel with ham and cheese and a banana
Event warmup:

Swam a little bit, maybe for 5 minutes
Swim
  • 30m 16s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 01s / 100 meters
Comments:

I probably swam 1800 m instead of 1500 because I have problems sighting. I swam at a good pace, I thought...
What would you do differently?:

Need to practice swimming in Open water so I can sight better
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

Took my time in the beginning and then sped up
What would you do differently?:

maybe won't wear socks in the future
Bike
  • 1h 07m 55s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 21.95 mile/hr
Comments:

I guess I did a good job on the bike even though I didn't train! hahaha.
What would you do differently?:

If I trained more I could easily do 22mph average and with a aero helmet and a better bike too!
Transition 2
  • 02m
Comments:

I think I did a good job at transitioning
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I don't want to stress out with that stuff.
Run
  • 48m 44s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 51s  min/mile
Comments:

Tried to keep a good pace but realized I was going kinda slow. I didn't try to push the pace. I was just enjoying the race.
What would you do differently?:

Train more on the bike so that the run is easier.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Didn't train on the bike or swim

Event comments:

I really like this race for the price. It's well organized, not too many racers and the weather is always nice!




Last updated: 2009-11-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:16 | 1500 meters | 02m 01s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 0/240
Performance: Below average
Suit: Sleeveless
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:07:55 | 24.85 miles | 21.95 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 68/240
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Rolling hills.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:48:44 | 06.21 miles | 07m 51s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 57/240
Performance: Average
Course: Rolling hills. Lots of rocks and trail was uneven
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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