Smithfield Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Smithfield, Virginia
United States
Setup Events
45F / 7C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 10h 00m
Overall Rank = 202/299
Age Group = cyldesdale
Age Group Rank = 7/13
Pre-race routine:

Well went to bed at 0100.. Busy getting stuff together..

woke up around 0700...looked in the fridge for some chow.. DARN, nothing there haven't gone shopping.. so, i start eating dry cheerios.. ummmmmm good.

stop by grocery store on the way to race bought some granola bars..
Event warmup:

not much.. tried staying warm and loose. As time got closer..i became more active with stretching and what nots..
Swim
  • 05m 59s
  • 328 yards
  • 01m 49s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was my best swim ever in this race.. it would have been faster.. i got caught behind a cluster.. a guys started scissor kicking..
What would you do differently?:

i had some juice left in the tank.. turn it up last 150
Transition 1
  • 01m 52s
Comments:

the racks where really close.. it was hard to stage my area.. like i normally would..
What would you do differently?:

get there earlier.. or better navigate through stuff..

practice. leaving shoes on pedals
Bike
  • 31m 40s
  • 10 miles
  • 18.95 mile/hr
Comments:

things were good.. Better than expected.. considering i've only ridden outside 2 or 3 times.. the wind made hard.. quads were on fire...

could get a rhythm on the rollers.. i was chasing the girls with paris hilton glasses on..lol
What would you do differently?:

ride more... i know im faster than this..
Transition 2
  • 02m 14s
Comments:

it sucked because.. it was muddy..slipping and sliding.. racked bike ok..wasted time with socks.. . dranks some more fluid, i cramped bad last year at this point..
What would you do differently?:

set area up better
Run
  • 30m 47s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 54s  min/mile
Comments:

My legs were smoked after the bike.. good things for muscle memory.. leg began feeling ok after 1.5 mile mark.. got into a groove.. and picked up place... i felt all the small incline changes... I didnt have enough power to turn it up at the end..
What would you do differently?:

train more.. do more speed work..i can run a sub 24 min 5k.. i know because ive done it.. but can't complain..
Post race
Warm down:

walked around stretched and talked with folk... ollie, shane, marilyn, and a few other i met on the course...

had some great post race beverage.. thank wyn.. you da man..

What limited your ability to perform faster:

weather and lack of short race work.. prepping for HIM..

Event comments:

good event.. this is a race that will always be on my calendar because its fun..




Last updated: 2010-02-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:59 | 328 yards | 01m 49s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/13
Overall: 145/299
Performance: Good
Suit: tri shorts
Course: typical pool routing..
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 85F / 29C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:52
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:31:40 | 10 miles | 18.95 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/13
Overall: 143/299
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course: fast course... except for sat..
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:14
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:30:47 | 03.11 miles | 09m 54s  min/mile
Age Group: 7/13
Overall: 246/299
Performance: Average
Course: nice slope going
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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] 4