Sullivan Civic Center Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Sullivan, Illinois
United States
Sullivan Civic Center
60F / 16C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 14m 56s
Overall Rank = 50/236
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 1/27
Pre-race routine:

I love this triathlon since it starts at 12:30. I went to Mass in the morning and the church kids did a breakfast to benefit their program. Had scrambled eggs, fruit, and oatmeal. About 90 min before I ate an English muffin with peanut butter and honey. Drank a little water and had an extra cup of coffee.
Unfortunately, the night before I slept really badly due to a strong cup of coffee after dinner. I kept waking up every hour with my heart pounding.
Event warmup:

Swam about 5 min and walked/ran from my house to the start.
Swim
  • 07m 21s
  • 402 meters
  • 01m 50s / 100 meters
Comments:

Good swim for me. I passed a few people and out sprinted someone at the end.
What would you do differently?:

Line up with a faster swim group.
Transition 1
  • 00m 37s
Comments:

Good transition.
Bike
  • 42m 23s
  • 13.4 miles
  • 18.97 mile/hr
Comments:

This is where my problems are this year. I have not been on the bike much and could use more time in the saddle.
I went out too hard and my legs and heart were done before the course was.
What would you do differently?:

Train on the bike more.
Transition 2
  • 01m 18s
Comments:

I need different shoes for triathlon. I had to put on socks due to a sore spot on my toe. This really slowed me down.
What would you do differently?:

Get new shoes so I don't have to put on socks and run with my race belt.
Run
  • 23m 15s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

Considering the lack of good training I was very happy with my run. I've done this race 4 out of the last 5 years and this was my 2nd fastest run.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Got a post race chair message, but my neck really hurt. I don't think I was used to the aero helmet.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not enough training, but I am coming back from a 2 year injury so it was great.

Event comments:

Very well organized and run race.
Thanks Monte.
Also, it is nice that it is my hometown and my kids can cheer me on from just outside our fence. Nothing like giving your kids a high five both in the pool and on the run.




Last updated: 2010-04-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:21 | 402 meters | 01m 50s / 100meters
Age Group: 7/27
Overall: 45/236
Performance: Good
Suit: Red trisuit
Course: Back and forth in a pool.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 84F / 29C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:37
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:42:23 | 13.4 miles | 18.97 mile/hr
Age Group: 15/27
Overall: 79/236
Performance: Below average
First part of the race I hit HR of 160s. I settled into the mid 150s until the end where I dropped to the upper 140s.
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Windy, wet, rough road.
Road: Potholes Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:18
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:23:15 | 03.1 miles | 07m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/27
Overall: 43/236
Performance: Good
HR in low 160s
Course: 2/3 trails and 1/3 road. Bridges were slippery.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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