Appalachian Power Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Huddleston, Virginia
United States
Set-Up Events
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 29m 46s
Overall Rank = 115/230
Age Group = MC
Age Group Rank = 7/15
Pre-race routine:

Woke up about 6am and drove down with my Daughter who actually got up and went, cereal bagel and peanut butter started drinking water. Really watched hydration after near death experience 2 weeks ago:)
Event warmup:

Swam about 200 meters
Swim
  • 15m 43s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 06s / 100 meters
Comments:

That running start is just brutal. I was being beaten to death and actually had my first I am going to die freak out since this race last year. I quickly reminded my self to quit whining and just get in rhythm.Did good after that but I know the flip out cost me time because I really felt good in the water after that and was passing alot of same colored hats.
What would you do differently?:

Do not freak out
Transition 1
  • 02m 44s
Comments:

Just could not get out of my suit for some reason. Usually get most of it off before I even get to the bike??
What would you do differently?:

Practice transition
Bike
  • 41m 15s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 18.08 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt good on the bike need to drink more, I feel sure that contributed to my issues 2 weeks ago. Love that bike ride I think I could improve on my time. Like always hills kill me
What would you do differently?:

Say it with me not be FAT!!!!
Transition 2
  • 01m 25s
Comments:

Could not get tongue of shoe out so I just took off and puled at it on the course til I got it out
What would you do differently?:

Practice transitions
Run
  • 28m 41s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 13s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt good on the run, forgot how tough the 1st 1.5 is just about all up hill. Does make for a pretty good last half though, got passed by several MC's wish I could just get faster on the run
What would you do differently?:

Be tall and skinny and run like the wind.
Post race
Warm down:

Hung out with my daughter got some water and some food.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

weight and training

Event comments:

Like this race alot of people from the Roanoke area so you see alot of familiar faces




Last updated: 2010-03-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:43 | 750 meters | 02m 06s / 100meters
Age Group: 6/15
Overall: 112/230
Performance: Average
Suit: desoto 1st wave
Course: 2 right turns
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 64F / 18C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:44
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:41:15 | 12.43 miles | 18.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/15
Overall: 107/230
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: rolling one fairly long hill
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Bad
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:25
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:28:41 | 03.11 miles | 09m 13s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/15
Overall: 137/230
Performance: Average
Course: out and back up hill out down hill back
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4