Suncoast Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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St. Petersburg, Florida
United States
FL Race Place Magazine
Sunny
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 218/600
Age Group = 20-24
Age Group Rank = 8/17
Pre-race routine:

Woke up 5:10, dressed, drove to race, nervous, stretched, drank water and gatorade, tried to eat some, lots of stretching and bathroom breaks.
Event warmup:

Stretching, hopping up and down in the cold
Swim
  • 10m 36s
  • 587 yards
  • 01m 49s / 100 yards
Comments:

Felt alright, swallowed lots of water, couldn't see last buoy due to the sun,the water was pretty darn chilly but I've swam in worse.
What would you do differently?:

Not much, just wish there wasn't so much of a run at the end, my feet hurt!!!
Transition 1
  • 03m 4s
Comments:

First timer, not too bad despite my shaking hands trying to tie my shoes cause i was so cold, can't complain on this didn't know what to expect.
What would you do differently?:

Not be soo cold.
Bike
  • 35m 35s
  • 11 miles
  • 18.55 mile/hr
Comments:

Snot everywhere on this due to the cold, but I felt like I was going so much slower due to the wind, I am pleased now with my time, Just think of what I could be at, I hadn't ridden my bike in two weeks due to leg problems.
What would you do differently?:

Train more on the bike, I could be faster, I didn't like getting past!!
Transition 2
  • 00m 56s
Comments:

This was an easy one, grab some water since I didn't drink much on the bike, legs felt like jelly but over all okay.
What would you do differently?:

Do some bricks to prepare for what layed ahead.
Run
  • 27m 18s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

Well, now I know what the whole jelly leg thing feels like, the first mile was tough, but I am pleased with my time, thought it would be slower, but I know I can get faster!!
What would you do differently?:

Do more bricks!!!!
Post race
Warm down:

Walking around

What limited your ability to perform faster:

COLD WEATHER

Event comments:

Well I survied my first race and had fun, got 5th as a first timer, so I am ready to begin my journay into this sport!!!!




Last updated: 2005-10-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:36 | 587 yards | 01m 49s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/17
Overall: 0/600
Performance: Good
There was a 330yard run, to clock, on my watch i was under 8 once out of water.
Suit: Two Piece
Course: Pretty good, had to fight like mad to get my spot, stayed to the outside, to avoid first bouy, much better than the ocean mile.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:04
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:35:35 | 11 miles | 18.55 mile/hr
Age Group: 10/17
Overall: 0/600
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course: I felt so slow on the bike, might be due to the wind, I was surprised at my split it was actually fast for me, Course was good.
Road: Rough  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:56
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:27:18 | 03.11 miles | 08m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/17
Overall: 0/600
Performance: Average
Course: Half on the beach, so that wasz a little tough.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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