Triangle Orthopaedic Centennial Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Raleigh, North Carolina
United States
Finish Strong
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 24m 26s
Overall Rank = 83/152
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 18/23
Pre-race routine:

Was late for the race. Was supposed to be there at 6:45, I think I arrived at 7:10ish...whoops! Didn't eat my normal breakfast, or put down any fluids/gel pre start.
Swim
  • 18m 30s
  • 750 yards
  • 02m 28s / 100 yards
Comments:

I did a partial dive into the water to start...apparently i dove too fast and pushed m left eye goggle off and it filled with murky water. Intstead of draining it i decided to just swim with one eye closed. I was going good and strong...then I looked up and focused. I was WAY off course..I corrected and then couldn't stand the aquarium-goggle and stopped to empty. I continuesd on and then thrashed a chick that I caught up to...whoops!.

This zig zag method continued for most of the leg...I started with a 3 stroke breathe method, but I slowly was tiring too much and needed a breath more often so i switched to a 2 stroke breathe method which worked out well.

On the return, we were faced with a BRIGHT sunrise. I couldnt see swimmers and the land mark inflatable waving thingy was hardly visible thru the rays of light.

I exited with a walk pace as to not fall over and took a few good resting breaths and unzipped and began my trek up the huge incline which was a trot at most.
What would you do differently?:

Sight regularly
Transition 1
  • 03m
Comments:

i feel the uphill trek killed my T-time...otherwise i was in and out quickly.
What would you do differently?:

combine actions: stepping out of suit while putting on glasses/helmet etc.
Bike
  • 34m 44s
  • 10 miles
  • 17.27 mile/hr
Comments:

Kinda disappointed that i had run the course prior and did better.

I didn't push too hard as I didnt want to gas out on the run- I think I reserved too much!
What would you do differently?:

Sprint....sprint HARD
Transition 2
  • 01m 25s
Comments:

I forgot to slip out of my shoes and didnt realize til i was at the mount line. So i decided to just run with shoes on. Which turned into a pretty slow run.
What would you do differently?:

slip off shoes prior to dismount! NO socks for run.
Run
  • 26m 49s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

I chugged fluids too quick and got kinda sick. I had cramps for the 1st mile. My hill work is lagging!
What would you do differently?:

down a get or 2 during.
Post race
Warm down:

I felt fine crossing the line. Maybe too fine. When I crossed I was a bit disappointed that I didn't go harder.

I immediately went with a Harold Hotdog as I was STARVING!!!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I think the hills got in my head. Also I feel I was reserved bc I didn't want to injure myself for WhiteLake

Event comments:

i think the road conditions could be improved, but that is hard to do on Avent Ferry Rd.

Also there was some lack in direction for the "sidewalk" run uphils- there was also other prior race directions posted in chalk on the course which could have deterred some.




Last updated: 2009-12-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:30 | 750 yards | 02m 28s / 100yards
Age Group: 21/23
Overall: 23/152
Performance: Average
Suit: Full Suit
Course: rectangle out and back
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:34:44 | 10 miles | 17.27 mile/hr
Age Group: 14/23
Overall: 59/152
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Lots of hills! ugh... The road surface wasnt the best either- oddly i felt not as fast in the race (I had practiced the route previously and did it in 28 mins. hmm
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:25
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:26:49 | 03 miles | 08m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 17/23
Overall: 101/152
Performance: Average
Course: HILLS! god...why so many hills!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Ok
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