Dragonfly Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Sardis, Mississippi
United States
90+F / 32C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 57m 35s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 55-59
Age Group Rank = 5/10
Pre-race routine:

Sip fluids and mostly wander around.
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 17h 17m
  • 879 yards
  • 1h 57m 56s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started right in the mix of things. Very congested, especially at the turns. Water temp was just right.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 01m 19s
Comments:

Had a little trouble getting into shoes. Otherwise, about par for me.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 58h 07m
  • 18 miles
  • 0.31 mile/hr
Comments:

Cadence on my bike computer was not working. I felt lost without it. I was not happy with my time. On the flats, I stayed 20 - 21 mph according to my computer and was hoping to break 20 mph for the first time. My computer pace was 19.6.
What would you do differently?:

Go to a higher gear and maintain 85 - 90 rpms.
Transition 2
  • 00m 47s
Comments:

One of my best T2's
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 40h 07m
  • 4 miles
  • 10h 01m 45s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt good going out. It was hot with one very steep ravine in the woods. I had to walk up the hill which is a no-no for me. The run is my strongest area, but I felt really bad in the woods. Was able to get some fluids down and felt much stronger on the pavement back to the finish.
What would you do differently?:

More fluids although I emptied my bottle on the bike and drank at every aid station on the run. So, ????
Post race
Warm down:

The tents with the water spray was outstanding and really helped cool me down.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Dehydration.

Event comments:

Well organized with a great swim and bike venue. I am a road runner, xterra.




Last updated: 2010-06-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
17:17:00 | 879 yards | 1h 57m 56s / 100yards
Age Group: 6/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Triangle.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:19
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
58:07:00 | 18 miles | 0.31 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Flat and fast except for the big hill.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:47
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
40:07:00 | 04 miles | 10h 01m 45s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: On and off-road, with about 2 miles in the woods.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4