CB&I Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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The Woodlands, Texas
United States
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 34m 23s
Overall Rank = 525/
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 61/80
Pre-race routine:

My first tri ever! Not sure what to expect. Got there extra early.
Event warmup:

I typically don't warm up much before I swim, but I did a short jog just to burn off nervousness.
Swim
  • 15m 26s
  • 547 yards
  • 02m 49s / 100 yards
Comments:

I've only swam in a pool (alone) before this race, and I was totally unprepared for the open water with people all around thing. I essentially burned all my energy in the first 150m jockeying for position and fending off attackers. I have alot of work and practicing ahead.
What would you do differently?:

Become a stronger swimmer, practice open water more.
Transition 1
  • 02m 45s
Comments:

I was very winded from the swim, but managed a jog to the bike corral. Transition went fairly well except I wasted nearly a minute trying to get my shirt over my wet torso (would not slide down).
What would you do differently?:

Swim with a tri top next time or bike shirtless.
Bike
  • 50m 6s
  • 15 miles
  • 17.96 mile/hr
Comments:

deliberately took it easy for about 3 miles to catch my breathe from the swim. Then settled in my planned pace (~18.5mph). There were alot of really fast bikers out there, but I let them fly on by.
What would you do differently?:

I should have drank more water in T1. Also need to practice getting my shoes in the stirrups at the start.
Transition 2
  • 01m 2s
Comments:

Went pretty well. I biked with my running shoes, so I pretty much just had to ditch my bike and helmet and be on my way.
Run
  • 25m 4s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 05s  min/mile
Comments:

Running is more my forte, but I was really surprised at how long it took me to shake the bike legs and get into a good running rhythm (nearly a mile). First mile ~8:44. Finally loosed up into the second mile and on. Managed a pretty strong finish with a little energy to spare.
Post race
Warm down:

Drank alot of water and just meandered the grounds abit. Enjoyed the great breakfast and the DosXX was a bonus.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of experience and a poor swimmer

Event comments:

Great race, perfect for rookies.




Last updated: 2010-05-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:26 | 547 yards | 02m 49s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/80
Overall: 0/
Performance: Bad
Suit: Tri Shorts
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:45
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:50:06 | 15 miles | 17.96 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/80
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:02
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:25:04 | 03.1 miles | 08m 05s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/80
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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