Batavia Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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batavia, Illinois
United States
70F / 21C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 31m 34s
Overall Rank = 220/539
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 11/38
Pre-race routine:

Set up transition. Of course, my rack was the most full, and I was there at 10 after 5...geez! So, I was kind of in the middle of the rack.

Had a TBSP full of the natural skippy peanut butter, and some orange G2. Was going to take a gu, but I didn't feel like I needed it. Also, had a couple tums, and a couple advil.

Light stretching.
Event warmup:

Did a lap of the swim.
Swim
  • 07m 11s
  • 400 meters
  • 01m 48s / 100 meters
Comments:

This wasn't a great swim. I got a little jostled in the beginning, and then took the turn a wee bit wide, and I think it shows in my time. In such a crowded space like this, I need to not get rattled, it's a mental thing...

Time off from last year: +2:00
What would you do differently?:

I haven't done a lot of speed work this year, and have been concentrating more on endurance and distance...

It's exactly 2 minutes slower than last year...really? I mean, for the last 365 days, I've thought, "That cannot be right....how on earth did I swim a 5:11 400 meter?" So, time wise, I am a little disappointed about the addition of 2:00, but if I am being honest, this is closer to my ability...

I.am.slow.

Maybe after this season, and I get through "that race in July" I will work with Keith and work on speed...


Transition 1
  • 02m 17s
Comments:

That timing chip can pick up radio frequency from outer space...I did a pretty good job of getting out of wetsuit, but man...

Time off from last year: 0:07


What would you do differently?:

I seem to be able to get out of that thing better as the season goes on.
Bike
  • 44m 19s
  • 14.7 miles
  • 19.90 mile/hr
Comments:

Really wanted to go balls to the wall on this ride.
Think I did that.

Fastest.ride.ever.
VERY happy with this ride.

So, I did something new today...which I practiced on Friday...towards the end of the ride, I undid my bike shoes, and placed my feet on top of my shoes. Think it worked out well.

Time off from last year: 1:25
What would you do differently?:

I could have not slowed down so much around the turns...but ever since my wipeout last year...I think I just psych myself out.

But this was a great ride!! Think all those hard azz bike classes at Well Fit payed off today.


Transition 2
  • 01m 24s
Comments:

My shoes and skirt were really far back...what did I do there? And my legs were pretty gassed from the bike, and I felt shaky trying to get that skirt on. Think that cost me a second or two.

Time off from last year: 0:20
What would you do differently?:

Not have my shoes/skirt so far back on my towel...think I might have just had a brain lapse when I set that up this morning. Oopsiedoodle!
Run
  • 36m 25s
  • 4.1 miles
  • 08m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

NOOOOOOOOOO PAIN!!!

Seriously...when was the last time I wrote that in a race report? I can't remember...maybe last year at Racine? But, just like at Racine, I was a tad nauseated...interesting. Also, when I first started the run, my left hip felt really tight...might be from pushing the bike hard.

I'm not going to write much here, because I have to enjoy these small victories when I can when I run pain free.

Even though DJ Davey isn't technically my coach...he was in my head throughout this entire run...all the things we have discussed about running form and trying to keep my stomach pain at bay I think REALLY helped today...I kept that in my mind as I ran, and felt really strong so I owe a HUGE THANK YOU to DJ...thanks man...nex time I'm up North, lunch is on me!! :)

One of the girls on the Multisport Maddness team gave me a very nice compliment when we started the run (as she sailed past me), she said, "You are a really strong biker...you looked awesome out there." I said, "Thank you, that's really nice...and away she went. That was really nice of her to say that...felt all warm and fuzzy inside. :)

Time off from last year: 2:18
What would you do differently?:

Could have pressed harder? Not sure at this point....need more runs under my belt that are cramp free I guess.


Post race
Warm down:

Had the pt's stretch me out...legs felt tight.

Also ran into FurnanceM3 (Mark) and his brother and we hung out and talked all stuff tri.

Had lots of water, oranges, and 2 pieces of pizza....it looked sooo good that I just couldn't resist!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing...I was faster than last year.

Could I have gone faster in parts...perhaps...and hopefully with continued pt work, this may come.

But...overall, I think today was GRRRRRRRRRRRRREAAT! (I am saying that in my Tony the Tiger voice).

Event comments:

I am a big fan of this race. Not only because I get to spend time with my cousin and her family, but Anne, the RD does a very good job.

Amazing how much happier I am after a good race like this...when I am not dealing with stomach muscle issues...let's hope that continues for the rest of the summer.

The girls in my age group were fierce out there today...geez...my time last year would have put me at 4th...today I was 11th. Oh well...I am very happy with my race today...felt like it all came together. And while running back to transition, someone said I was the best dressed...ha! My skirt outfits seem to be a big crowd pleaser...

:)






Last updated: 2010-02-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:11 | 400 meters | 01m 48s / 100meters
Age Group: 20/38
Overall: 354/539
Performance: Below average
Suit: sleeveless quintana roo
Course: 2 laps of the rock quarry.
Start type: Run Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 02:17
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:44:19 | 14.7 miles | 19.90 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/38
Overall: 167/539
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Out and back on nice country roads.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:24
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:36:25 | 04.1 miles | 08m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 18/38
Overall: 333/539
Performance: Good
Mile 1: 9:13 Mile 2: 9.00 Mile 3: 9:18 Mile 4: 8:54
Course: Out and back loop along Fox River. Great course. Great volunteers.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5