The Milkman Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Dexter, New Mexico
United States
105F / 41C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 27m 41s
Overall Rank = 31/70
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 4/7
Pre-race routine:

Had camped overnight at lake. Woke up at 5:30 am and had water, coffee and muffin. Got equipment ready.
Event warmup:

Did stretches for back and rode bike some.
Swim
  • 11m 8s
  • 547 yards
  • 02m 01s / 100 yards
Comments:

First OWS of the season. I forgot how it gets so crowded at the start and probably didn't get into a real good rhythm until the turn around. It was a good swim though.
Transition 1
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

I didn't worry about drying off after swim because it was so hot. Maybe that saved me some time.
Bike
  • 43m 22s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 17.20 mile/hr
Comments:

My goal was to improve on my bike leg from this race last year. (I did it last year in just over 47 mins)
What would you do differently?:

I probably need to work on riding in a more aero position. That would help some.
Transition 2
  • 01m 12s
Run
  • 30m 31s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

Going into this race I was concerned about the run, because I had injured my lower back and it took awhile for me to be able to run without low back pain. Fortunately, I did not have any problems with my back during this run. So really my expectations were just to get through the run without any pain and if I can keep a pace similar to last year that's okay. It was a touch faster than last year but not by much. I felt like I was slow, but steady. I tried to pick up the pace in the last half mile.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing for my situation in this race, but I will need to do more bike run bricks as well as intervals with my running so I can get back up to speed.
Post race
Warm down:

Went directly to shaded area and drank cold water. Did some stretches.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Had low back injury in May which took away from quality training before this race.

Event comments:

Liked the Honey Milk and ice cream bars after the race.




Last updated: 2010-04-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:08 | 547 yards | 02m 01s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/7
Overall: 0/70
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Started at edge of dock in Lake Van. Swam around along lane line with milk jugs until ended and swam around buoy and headed back.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:26
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:43:22 | 12.43 miles | 17.20 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/7
Overall: 0/70
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Out and back course with slight uphill prior to turnaround and downhill back. It was mostly flat.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:12
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:30:31 | 03.11 miles | 09m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/7
Overall: 0/70
Performance: Average
Course: The course was a loop at the lake. Part of it was on pavement and some on trail. It was extremely hot at the time of the run. The water was nice and cold at the water stations.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5