May Madness Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Effingham, Illinois
United States
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53F / 12C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 21m 54s
Overall Rank = 46/78
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 7/10
Pre-race routine:

My blog with pictures is here http://blog.ransick.org/2010/05/my-first-tri.html

Woke up at 5, plan was yogurt, banana and coffee (nothing new on race day). I was nervous and skipped the banana. Got to the race site when packet pickup and the transition area opened (6 am) and got set up. Got back in my car to warm up for a while. Missed out on some pre-race socializing because of the crappy weather, but I was going to have fun no matter what since this was my first tri ever.
Event warmup:

Jogged a little, swam a little, tried to stay warm.
Swim
  • 10m 53s
  • 437 yards
  • 02m 29s / 100 yards
Comments:

I waited 15 seconds before starting since this was my first race. The seaweed in the first 25 yards was thick! It felt like it was grabbing me and pulling me. I was very calm though and just kept at it. I had trouble sighting, but remained calm and had fun. I should have been able to do this 3 minutes faster easily.
What would you do differently?:

Learn to sight better.
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

My wife was just on the other side of the fence and I chatted with here while I transitioned.
What would you do differently?:

I shouldn't be chatting, but I was having fun.
Bike
  • 41m 10s
  • 13 miles
  • 18.95 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt good. Passed a few people. I was happy with it seeing that I just started road biking in January this year.
What would you do differently?:

Push harder. I caught myself not breathing hard a couple times.
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

No problems even though everything was a muddy mess.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 26m 53s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

My toes were numb for the first two miles from the bike. I could have pushed a little harder but overall I'm happy with the run since it was my first tri.
Post race
Warm down:

Found some warm clothes.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not doing much speed work. I mostly do endurance training.

Event comments:

The race was well done. The race staff was very good to newbie's and experienced people. They were very well organized and efficient yet very willing to take time to answer questions.




Last updated: 2010-02-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:53 | 437 yards | 02m 29s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/10
Overall: 58/78
Performance: Below average
Suit: Full Xterra
Course: Loop
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 67F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Average Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:41:10 | 13 miles | 18.95 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/10
Overall: 42/78
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Out and back. Tailwind out, headwind back.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:26:53 | 03.11 miles | 08m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 7/10
Overall: 52/78
Performance: Good
Course: Pretty flat out and back.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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] 4