Godstock Triathlon, Super Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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China Grove, North Carolina
United States
Godstock
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 05m 55s
Overall Rank = 5/48
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 1/8
Pre-race routine:

Clif bar, banana, lots of water
Event warmup:

swim 200 yards, stretch, jog
Swim
  • 04m 23s
  • 250 yards
  • 01m 45s / 100 yards
Comments:

my best results from a pool swim so far. the laps are paying off
What would you do differently?:

train more for endurance
Transition 1
  • 01m 2s
Comments:

good transition
What would you do differently?:

start my garmin forerunner timer on time
Bike
  • 35m 39s
  • 12 miles
  • 20.20 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt strong on the bike but there is still always that one guy that blows by me like im on my big wheel. 1st ride with my bolt on aerobars, I like
What would you do differently?:

keep training, not let the really fast guy pass me
Transition 2
  • 01m 34s
Comments:

Slow transition time screwed up the forerunner timing again, cut my ankle on the pedal dismounting
What would you do differently?:

Not cut my foot
Run
  • 23m 19s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

knocked 6 seconds off from my previous 5k, always improving!
What would you do differently?:

set my garmin forerunner right
Post race
Warm down:

walked and drank lots of water

What limited your ability to perform faster:

It was pretty hot out that day

Event comments:

Small town race that is lots of fun, I finished strong which shows me my training while working a swing shift is paying off! Great confidence builder




Last updated: 2010-06-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:04:23 | 250 yards | 01m 45s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/8
Overall: 4/48
Performance: Good
Suit: tyr tri shorts
Course: 10 laps in the YMCA pool, crossing under lanes on the deep end
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:02
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:35:39 | 12 miles | 20.20 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 7/48
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: fast course with one tough climb
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:34
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:19 | 03.11 miles | 07m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 6/48
Performance: Good
Course: Hot hot hot out and back, about 1/4 mile slight downhill grade that you can see the finish line gives good motivation for a strong finish
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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] 4