Los Alamitos Race on the Base Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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los alamitos, California
United States
70F / 21C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 59m 30s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 6/
Pre-race routine:

1 hour prior, I drank a five hour energy and used a decongestant spray
Event warmup:

race started at 1030 am, I started jogging and stretching at 10.
Swim
  • 07m 21s
  • 219 yards
  • 03m 22s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swimming is my worst event. It was a reverse triathlon, so it made it even worse. I swam the first 100 continously, the next las 100 was a mix of freestyle and backstroke.
What would you do differently?:

I need more swimming training.
Transition 1
  • 01m 56s
Comments:

I came of the run, and strapped my helmet and cycling shoes pretty quickly. I also mounted the bike quite well. I was already wearing my gloves and glasses during the run.
What would you do differently?:

nothing, I felt great
Bike
  • 31m 14s
  • 12 miles
  • 23.05 mile/hr
Comments:

By far the best cycling I have ever done. Till now, I barely maintain 20 mph for 10 miles. This time I was able to maintain 20 mph against teh wind for 6 miles and 26mph for another 6 miles. It was wet and raining extremely hard, but I felt great.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, with more training I should only get better.
Transition 2
  • 01m 38s
Comments:

I got of the bike soaking wet. It was still raining. My legs felt heavy as I ran the rack. I removed my helmet, glasses, gloves and shoes very quickly and ran to the pool.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster to the pool
Run
  • 17m 20s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 05m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

It was a fast run. I was with the front group and I was able to see the top 3 guys mount their bike, I was probably about 40 seconds behind them. I felt great though.
What would you do differently?:

with more training I will get faster. Though, I was stuck in the middle of a big pack for the start, probably cost me a good 10 seconds.
Post race
Warm down:

walking

What limited your ability to perform faster:

horrible swimming

Event comments:

Great race, weather didn't help, but great race




Last updated: 2010-02-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:21 | 219 yards | 03m 22s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Bad
Suit: trisuit
Course: swimming pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:56
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:31:14 | 12 miles | 23.05 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: It was a very flat and fast course, 3 laps with half the lap head on against very strong winds. I was able to maintain 20mph against the wind, and was able to maintain 26mph with the tail wind.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 100
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:38
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:17:20 | 03.11 miles | 05m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Course: flat and wet
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %0
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? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5