Aflac Iron Girl - TriathlonSprint


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Sryacuse, New York
United States
60F / 16C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 55m 50s
Overall Rank = 437/730
Age Group = 4549
Age Group Rank = 98/134
Pre-race routine:

Didn't sleep much, got on site at 5:15. Bike was racked last night. Checked air in tires, took off bags (did rain there overnight), set up transition gear, went to check out buoys for swim. Transition closed at 6:30.
Event warmup:

swam a little and did some drills.
Swim
  • 13m 3s
  • 600 meters
  • 02m 11s / 100 meters
Comments:

I could have done this a lot better. I will know not to start at the back of the group in this kind of a race next time.
What would you do differently?:

Started mid pack, had aqua socks and had practiced with them.
Transition 1
  • 06m 8s
Comments:

Took my time in transition, followed all instructions
What would you do differently?:

didn't need to wash feet. didn't need to drink and fuel. a little different order to putting things on.
Bike
  • 59m
  • 18 miles
  • 18.31 mile/hr
Comments:

Loved the bike coarse.
What would you do differently?:

Could have gone faster, but was afraid to blow up on the run, being the first time for me.
Transition 2
  • 02m 9s
Comments:

Over all, best yet.
What would you do differently?:

Not bother with the Cliff Blocks.
Run
  • 35m 30s
  • 5 kms
  • 07m 06s  min/km
Comments:

Wish I could have breathed better.
What would you do differently?:

Trained more.
Post race
Warm down:

Dry-heaved on Dan at the finish, then did a lot of walking

What limited your ability to perform faster:

No sleep. First time experience.

Event comments:

Great for racers, especially first timers like myself.




Last updated: 2010-05-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:03 | 600 meters | 02m 11s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/134
Overall: 625/730
Performance: Bad
I don't believe it was 600 meters. I didn't do much real swimming, and know I can't do that distance that fast when I do!
Suit: no
Course: Oneida Lake
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Good
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 06:08
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:59:00 | 18 miles | 18.31 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/134
Overall: 171/730
Performance: Good
Av. HR 145 Max HR 162
Wind: None
Course: mostly flat
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:09
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:35:30 | 05 kms | 07m 06s  min/km
Age Group: 0/134
Overall: 523/730
Performance: Average
Av. HR 150, Max HR 162
Course: Flat
Keeping cool Average Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4