Pink Power Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Midlothian, Virginia
United States
Richmond Multisports
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 23m 28s
Overall Rank = 126/486
Age Group = ATHENA
Age Group Rank = 2/31
Pre-race routine:

Get up, trip to Walmart for things I forgot, and then off to set up my transition area!
Event warmup:

Walking around, back and forth to ca a few times, then potty break!
Swim
  • 07m 4s
  • 437 yards
  • 01m 37s / 100 yards
Comments:

I put in a 6:58 and finished in 7:04, but ended up having to pass about 4 people in from of me. I think I will put in a more aggressive swim time next race!
What would you do differently?:

Other than opt for a faster seed time, nothing!
Transition 1
  • 01m 35s
What would you do differently?:

For my first year, I'm pretty happy with the transitions. I need more time clipping in and out! I'll get there.
Bike
  • 41m 41s
  • 11 miles
  • 15.83 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Need more courage u-turns and corners. Overall, pretty happy with my performance at this fitness level.
Transition 2
  • 00m 53s
What would you do differently?:

nothing. Until I can master the fancy transition moves, I'm pretty good!
Run
  • 32m 18s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 23s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, stretched a little.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Overall, I'm thrilled with how the race went for me! The limiting factor was probably my current fitness level, but I believed I performed to the best of my current ability.

Event comments:

A great celebration of the female spirit! Loved how friendly everyone was before, during and after the race. I enjoyed being cheered on and cheering others through out the race. Overall, a terrific experience. Just what I was expecting nice, fun, competitive, but mostly inspiring!




Last updated: 2010-04-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:04 | 437 yards | 01m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/31
Overall: 41/486
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri Tank and shorts
Course: 8 lane 400m snake swim.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 84F / 29C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:35
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:41:41 | 11 miles | 15.83 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/31
Overall: 176/486
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: A little hilly, fast and flat last 3 miles....u-turns galore!
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:53
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:32:18 | 03.11 miles | 10m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/31
Overall: 215/486
Performance: Good
Course: More hills than I expected! Pretty happy with overall pacing at this point!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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