Minuteman Sprint - TriathlonSprint


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Freetown, Massachusetts
United States
Sun Multisport Events
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 35m 1s
Overall Rank = 101/210
Age Group = Clyde
Age Group Rank = 4/11
Pre-race routine:

Up at 430 and a quick peanut butter sandwich for b'fast. A full bottle of water and I was ready to go. I had packed everything the night before so all I had to do was get the bike on the car.
Event warmup:

Set up transition and said hi to a few folks I knew doing the Patriot Half. Got on my new wetsuit (fit great) and mentally walked through each transition. A little nervous about that. This is my first season with a tri bike and bike shoes. Hopped into the lake to quick get wet and waited for the start.
Swim
  • 06m 49s
  • 440 yards
  • 01m 33s / 100 yards
Comments:

Again, my best swim yet.
What would you do differently?:

Pay more attention to the people around me. Don't want to get kicked in the head again.
Transition 1
  • 02m 29s
Comments:

Went well considering the new bike and shoes.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing that I can think of. Just practice.
Bike
  • 44m 47s
  • 14 miles
  • 18.76 mile/hr
Comments:

Great bike. I just think i prefer longer races that give me a chance to acclimate to the distance.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 2
  • 01m 38s
Comments:

Went well, No complaints.
What would you do differently?:

Practice. I suppose I could always be quicker.
Run
  • 39m 20s
  • 4 miles
  • 09m 50s  min/mile
Comments:

Calves were really tight in the beginning but evened out about 1.5 miles in. The first turn was not marked or manned. I am so happy someone knew where they were going. The malfunctioning Garmin didn't help but it all went well. The 4 miles were over before you knew it.
What would you do differently?:

Run more and work on getting my time down.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and downed a muffin and fruit and water. Hung out with the family :)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing really. I think I really enjoy the longer courses. It actually gives my body a chance to adjust and get in a groove.

Event comments:

A fantastic race. Fun all around and a great vibe. Easily on par with the Cranberry Tri Fest.




Last updated: 2010-05-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:49 | 440 yards | 01m 33s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/11
Overall: 17/210
Performance: Good
Suit: Full
Course: This was my best swim ever. Since last year I have become far more confident and started more towards the front. The swim went great I went out a little hard but soon got into a groove. Only got kicked in the face one so that was a plus. Sighting was perfect.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:29
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:44:47 | 14 miles | 18.76 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/11
Overall: 80/210
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Bike was great! My quads hurt for about the first third of the ride but all in all it went well. My Garmin crapped out and all i have is HR data for the bike. Have to get it in to Garmin for repair before the Providence Half. I'll die without it. :(
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:38
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:39:20 | 04 miles | 09m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/11
Overall: 147/210
Performance: Good
Course: Fairly flat with one good uphill.
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