YMCA Spring Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Boise, Idaho
United States
Treasure Valley Family YMCA
42F / 6C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 27m 3s
Overall Rank = 171/295
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 17/51
Pre-race routine:

Before the swim: came home from work, relaxed, short nap after an afternoon snack of yogurt with fruit. Did take an allavert (didn't know more than one in 24 hours could make drowsy, not a good idea afterall).
Before Sat events: Organized bags, double checked flat repair kit, checked list, loaded car, ate cheerios with fruit and a whole wheat bagel.
Event warmup:

Before the swim: 300 easy, 6x50 easy/hard.
Before Sat events: walk
Swim
  • 12m 47s
  • 686 meters
  • 01m 52s / 100 meters
What would you do differently?:

I had strep throat this week and on ABT's since Tues, so overall it was good taking that into account.
Transition 1
  • 00m 38s
Comments:

just a little disorganized, should have visualized it before doing it.
What would you do differently?:

visualization.
Bike
  • 39m 55s
  • 12.5 miles
  • 18.79 mile/hr
Comments:

great start, just over half way in, got a bit of nausea and had to slow pacee for deeper breathes to help this.
Transition 2
  • 01m 30s
Comments:

Elastic laces were just a little too snug, had a hard time donning the right shoe.
What would you do differently?:

Not wait until last minute to change laces in my newer shoes.
Run
  • 32m 9s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 10m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

first time I didn't cop out and walk some, I may have jogged quite slowly at first, but it wasn't walking! YEAH!
What would you do differently?:

more running with training, it is my weakness.
Post race
Warm down:

walked, drank more water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

illness

Event comments:

Swim events ran ahead of schedule, rest of event late (as typical) while waiting for the kids portion. Should just schedule the adult start time 45 min after the kids instead of 30.




Last updated: 2010-01-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:47 | 686 meters | 01m 52s / 100meters
Age Group: 12/51
Overall: 97/295
Performance: Below average
A little nausea and sinus congestion nearing 2/3 way through.
Suit:
Course: pool swim at the west YMCA
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:38
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:39:55 | 12.5 miles | 18.79 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/51
Overall: 136/295
Performance: Average
average HR 163, max HR 172, ave cadence 88
Wind: Some
Course: 12 mph wind, 402-414 elevation change, minimal hills, mostly gradual.
Road: Smooth  Cadence: 88
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:30
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:32:09 | 03.1 miles | 10m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 35/51
Overall: 243/295
Performance: Good
ave HR 168, max HR 176.
Course: uphill to start, after the gate it's downhill. 373-381 elevation change.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4