New Jersey State Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint


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Princeton Junction, New Jersey
United States
CGI Racing
86F / 30C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 18m 20s
Overall Rank = 192/1344
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 20/83
Pre-race routine:

Up at 4:15. Ate small bowl of cereal and had cup of coffee. Left the house at 5 for an hour drive to Hamilton Township. Ate 1/2 a Luna bar on the way. Took about 1/2 a GU while leaving transition and heading to swim start
Event warmup:

I was not able to warm up for this race. While checking to make sure I had the right amount of PSI in my front, I broke the valve stem. I had to run over the bike tent and get the tube fixed. They did not put enough air in the tire and when I tried to use a CO2 cart, I mistakenly flattened my tire. I had to run out to my car, grab my pump, and fill the tire up. This all took place from 6 to 710. The race started at 730. Always bring your pump into trnasition
Swim
  • 08m 31s
  • 547 yards
  • 01m 34s / 100 yards
Comments:

The swim is my best leg. I had a great swim. I went out a little to fast but was able to swim the entire leg. Started off to the far right, and swam out and over. I would rather spend a little more energy to stay out of the mess.
What would you do differently?:

Pace a little better.
Transition 1
  • 02m 11s
Comments:

T2 was a little slow. A very long run from out of the water to get into transition. Cap and goggles came off very easy. Helmet and sunglasses went smmoth. Putting on socks could have been a little better. Shoes where good. I knocked my bike comouter off while leaving T1. Picked it up and put it back on.
What would you do differently?:

do not knock bick comp off. Work on getting shoes on.
Bike
  • 36m 7s
  • 11.5 miles
  • 19.10 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike course was flat and fast. My goal was to avg over 20mph. I did not achieve my goal but get increase my overall speed but 1 mph against last year. I took about 1/2 a GU towards the end of the bike.
What would you do differently?:

I road this to hard. I need to train harder and ride in a faster group during my group rides. My legs were shot after the bike
Transition 2
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

I thought I had a good T2. I was beat coming off the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Work on getting shoes on better.
Run
  • 30m 8s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 41s  min/mile
Comments:

I was very disappointed in my run. I thought I had trained hard enough to run faster then I did. My goal was to run under 9 min miles. Came no where close. I normally cramp a little on the run in my calves. There was no cramping this time
What would you do differently?:

I need to train harder and do a couple brick work outs
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched and walked around trying to lower my heart rate. They had a outdoor shower set up with cool misting water. A lifesaver.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

It was VERY hot. I hydrated maybe a little to much. I need to train harder and better in the bike and run. I need to ride in a faster group ride to make sure my legs and handle a faster pace.

Event comments:

I thoguht this was good race. They spilt the Sprint and Oly races this year which made everything run smoother. CGI puts on a great race. I would not change anything about this race.




Last updated: 2010-06-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:31 | 547 yards | 01m 34s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/83
Overall: 36/1344
Performance:
Suit: none
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 86F / 30C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:11
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:36:07 | 11.5 miles | 19.10 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/83
Overall: 0/1344
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course: The course was flat and fast. No major hills.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Too hard Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:26
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:30:08 | 03.11 miles | 09m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/83
Overall: 0/1344
Performance: Below average
Course: Course was also flat and fast. It was an out and back. 3 AID stations. 1st aid station had water, heed and Hammer gel. 2nd aid staion had water, heed, and ICE cold towles. 3rd aid station was the same as the first.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4