Lone Star Triathlon Festival - Sprint - TriathlonSprint


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Galveston, Texas
United States
EndorFUN SPORTS
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 09m 16s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 46/93
Pre-race routine:

This is my first Sprint. Trained for this event for nearly 3 months. Never been a fan of running, only started to run in August 2009. Got my Trek XO1 in Feb 2010. Avoid getting too excited, so, just relax & rest. Keep my mind clear. Eat some seafood the night before!
Event warmup:

Stretching & again just keep cool and relax. Arrived about 5.45am, prepared my bike gears and running shoes. Have other backup items like my prescription glasses, towel and extra pair of running shoe in my trasition bag. I only took an Energy bar when i got up to avoid getting issue with my sensitive tummy.
Swim
  • 00m
  • 528 yards
  • / 100 yards
Transition 1
  • 00m
Bike
  • 41m 47s
  • 12.5 miles
  • 17.95 mile/hr
Comments:

My average during training is 40mins @ 12.5miles but still happy with the time considering the strong wind!
What would you do differently?:

More spinning and hope to average 20m/hr
Transition 2
  • 02m 30s
Comments:

I have 2 pair of running shoes, one with the easy lace and on regular tie lace. I uses the easy lace for Sprint without socks. However, when feet is sweaty from the bike (also bike without socks), its not easy to slip into the easy lace, thus, i have my backup shoes in my transition bag.
What would you do differently?:

Run slow towards the T2 and to the Run Out. I ran a little too fast and lost some energy, so, was struggle a little on the run.
Run
  • 25m 53s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

My average 3miles run during training is 24mins, so was not very happy with the time. Also, i started too fast just right after T2 coz i was too excited, i have anticipated this but just didnt do it!
What would you do differently?:

Take it slow during T2. Do a fast walk towards the Run Out, then jog a little before doing the actual pace.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretch and Relax. Cool down with lots of water!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of endurance and long distance training!

Event comments:

The Check In/Package Pickup on Friday was a mess. Very disorganized, waited in line for over 25mins, only 1 volunteer to check-off our name before lining again to the Sprint Check-In section.




Last updated: 2010-05-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:00:00 | 528 yards | / 100yards
Age Group: 0/93
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:41:47 | 12.5 miles | 17.95 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/93
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Worst towards the final quarter mile, very strong wind and only managed about 13m/hr
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:30
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:25:53 | 03 miles | 08m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/93
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: Lots of turns and on mostly hard surfaces.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3