SYV Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Santa Ynez, California
United States
Solvang & Buellton Parks and Recreation
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 25m 7s
Overall Rank = 6/52
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 1/3
Pre-race routine:

Woke up early. Ate small amount of cereal about 2 hours before race. Also ate a Gu Gel about 1 hour before race.
Event warmup:

No warm up...straight in the pool
Swim
  • 05m 18s
  • 350 yards
  • 01m 31s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started off too fast and slowed last 150...Time was as expected
What would you do differently?:

Just need more training and more endurance at swimming.
Transition 1
  • 00m 20s
Comments:

Perfect transition...out of pool 4th and left on bike way in the lead
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 53m 54s
  • 18.22 miles
  • 20.28 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike went great. Lead first few miles. Should have pushed harder on downhills. Used them for rest. Just need more training and fitness.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing...
Transition 2
  • 00m 20s
Comments:

Another wonderful transition passing the competitor in front of me through transition.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 25m 14s
  • 3.39 miles
  • 07m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

Legs where very shaky going out. Coming home up the hill was very difficult. I was very happy with the race pace...first two miles where just at 7min but the last mile all uphill was at 7:58.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Not much

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not enough volume in training...that will come.

Event comments:

Great race...I will definitely be back next year for the 2nd annual with a year of training under my belt.




Last updated: 2010-03-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:18 | 350 yards | 01m 31s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/3
Overall: 7/52
Performance: Good
Suit: LG Two Pc
Course: Pool down one lane back same line, duck under lane line No flip turns
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:20
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:53:54 | 18.22 miles | 20.28 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/3
Overall: 6/52
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: basically flat with small inclines and two short but steep hills.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 80
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:20
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:14 | 03.39 miles | 07m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/3
Overall: 8/52
Performance: Good
Course: All downhill out and all up hill back.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4