Parris Island Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Parris Island, South Carolina
United States
Set-up Inc
 		Total Time = 1h 01m 58s
Overall Rank = 32/301
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 1/19
Pre-race routine:

Choked down a half bagel before leaving hotel at 6:30. 2 cups of coffee then a banana about 7:15. My nerves were shot so I tried to relax and talk to some folks to settle down.
Event warmup:

15 minutes on bike, 5 minute run, 500m swim.
Swim
  • 08m 42s
  • 547 yards
  • 01m 35s / 100 yards
Comments:

I started 10 seconds behind another 40-44 guy and knew I'd have to pass him at some point. I passed at the 250 wall with ease and then passed 3 more people. This was as relaxed as I've ever been in a race and felt really good. Not my fastest swim but very good.
Transition 1
  • 00m 51s
Comments:

Good T1. Went very smoothly!
Bike
  • 31m 46s
  • 13 miles
  • 24.55 mile/hr
Comments:

Without a doubt my best bike ever! I've been hitting the weights hard since December in an effort to improve my bike...and it worked! On top of being stronger, I was racing on Kimberley's rear disc and front Zipp 404! This is the first race I've ever done when NO ONE PASSED ME! Unfortunately, Jim D. got a flat and was done for the day. He was the one guy I thought I wouldn't be able to catch. I felt really strong holding my cadence and still thinking about pushing the run!
Transition 2
  • 00m 51s
Run
  • 19m 50s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

This was a really good run for me and my second fastest 5K ever but fastest in a triathlon. I was focusing on a quick turn-over for the first mile trying to get my running legs going. By the 1.5 mile mark I saw the last of the age-groupers I knew I had to pass. I passed him quickly and with little effort. Jim D. came running along and turned around to run in with me. He carried me all the way to the finish shoot with great encouragement! THAT is sportsmanship and character! Rather than moping and feeling sorry for himself, he came out to cheer me on to my first age-group win!
Post race
Event comments:

Parris Island continues to be one of my favorites of the season! I love the US Marine Corps and how awesome they are on this course!




Last updated: 2010-01-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:42 | 547 yards | 01m 35s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/19
Overall: 44/301
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:51
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:31:46 | 13 miles | 24.55 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/19
Overall: 54/301
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:51
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:19:50 | 03.11 miles | 06m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/19
Overall: 31/301
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]