2005 Kalaeloa Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Kalaeloa (Nimitz Beach at the old Barber's Point), Hawaii
United States
DeAxle Sports LLC
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 25m 7s
Overall Rank = 60/
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 5/
Pre-race routine:

Ate to much. I did the same thing at the Kualoa 8k Trail Run. I think I've learned my lesson. Other than that, got up quite early, ate a bowl of Honey-Nut Cheerio's and a banana. I was planning on having a protein bar once arriving at the venue. Getting ready was pretty easy. Suprisingly I had everything I needed. I probably had too much stuff at my T zone. I'll look into it for the next tri.
Event warmup:

Minor stretching and a quick dip in the ocean to get use to the water temp.
Swim
  • 10m 5s
  • 437 yards
  • 02m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

Not use to the group environment. Not bad though.
What would you do differently?:

I think I could be a little more aggressive in the water. Not that it will really matter much but I think a more aggressive demeanor would set my mood to be more of a charger for the rest of the race.
Transition 1
  • 02m 19s
Comments:

Very slow. HR was high. Not sure if a HRM is really necessary during a race. I think at my entry level status it is advisable in order to keep me for over doing it early on.
What would you do differently?:

I think I need to look for shoes that will allow me to put them on while riding.
Bike
  • 45m 35s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 17.24 mile/hr
Comments:

This is where I feel I really suck. I need lots more time in the saddle. This is also where my big breakfast really showed itself. I felt sick the entire ride due to eating to much.
What would you do differently?:

More T.I.T.S. Lots more T.I.T.S. Eat less before the race.
Transition 2
  • 01m 36s
Comments:

Not bad for a 1st timer.
What would you do differently?:

Put number belt on while running. Try to go without socks especially for runs as short at 5k.
Run
  • 25m 32s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 13s  min/mile
Comments:

The run felt good. The bounce of running seemed to settle my stomach. I had fun cheering for all the other runners as we passed each other on the out and back course.
What would you do differently?:

Push harder at the end.
Post race
Warm down:

Walking and drinking water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Novice, not enough training.

Event comments:

This was my first tri and it was lots of fun. I hope to greatly improve my ability, lose body weight and improve my technique for an over higher level of enjoyment of this wonderful sport. I'm Hooked!!! :)




Last updated: 2005-11-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:05 | 437 yards | 02m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
HR felt a little high when I got out of the water. I think I was pushing toward the end to make up for my courteous nature earlier in the swim heat.
Suit: None
Course: Triangle clockwise course with beach start.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:19
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:45:35 | 13.1 miles | 17.24 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course: The course was very flat and open. No complaints about the course at all other than some potholes here and there.
Road: Potholes Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:36
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:25:32 | 03.11 miles | 08m 13s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
I kept the HR down to about 150 during the fist half of the run and then let it climb on the way back after the turnaround.
Course: Very flat out and back course on roadway. Some shade from trees was provided as well as an aid station at the turn around.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
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] 3