TRINONA - THE BATTLE FOR THE BLUFF - TriathlonSprint


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Winona, Minnesota
United States
63F / 17C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 22m 26s
Overall Rank = 101/231
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 12/22
Pre-race routine:

Drove down to Winona the day before. Picked up packet and looked over the course. Stayed at St Marys. Got up at 4:50 and left for the race at 5:30. Got to the parking and had to go back to St Marys because I left my front wheel in the parking lot. Oops. Fortunately it was still there. Had a little trail mix and water for breakfast.
Event warmup:

Rode the bike about 500 feet to transition area. Waded out in water to get comfortable with the temperature.
Swim
  • 11m 52s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 42s / 100 yards
Comments:

I took a mouth full of water in the first 50 meters or so and couldn't regain composure the rest of the race. I was coughing and couldn't get a decent breathing routine the rest of the race.
What would you do differently?:

This was my first race and my first lake swim so I shouldn't complain a whole lot I guess. I need more lake practice!!
Transition 1
  • 03m 4s
Comments:

I felt that with some more practice I can get my transition down better. Overall though I felt that it went well.
What would you do differently?:

Practice at home more.
Bike
  • 37m 20s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.29 mile/hr
Comments:

I rode this course last week so I knew what to expect but I was still caught off guard at one turn.

I wanted to do this portion in under 40 minutes because I knew I could so I was happy with my time.
Transition 2
  • 01m 57s
Comments:

Again no real practice before the race so I was happy with my time.
What would you do differently?:

Practice more.
Run
  • 28m 16s
  • 3 miles
  • 09m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

I wanted to run 9 minute miles and ran slower than that. I need more run practice. Run was flat and friendly. I was pretty sore coming off the bike and took me about 1 mile to get into my pace. I am slow at warming up on my runs.
What would you do differently?:

Practice my running more.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched out and drank some water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My ability to train more.

Event comments:

Like I said earlier, this was my first race. I wanted to do it in less than 1:30 so I won't complain with 1:22. I will be better prepared for MinneMan in 3 weeks.




Last updated: 2010-03-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:52 | 440 yards | 02m 42s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 0/231
Performance: Below average
Suit: QR Superfull
Course: Water wasn't too cold. It was pretty weedy and murky.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:04
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
00:37:20 | 12 miles | 19.29 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 0/231
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:57
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:28:16 | 03 miles | 09m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 0/231
Performance: Below average
Course: Out and back
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4