Triceratops Tri - TriathlonSprint


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Brighton, Michigan
United States
Running Fit
87F / 31C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 26m 16s
Overall Rank = 192/435
Age Group = 55-59
Age Group Rank = 5/10
Pre-race routine:

Arrived late, changed in car, fixed registration snafu, aired up tires, barely made it into the transition area by closing. I always promise to pack the night before but next time for sure
Event warmup:

Swam a little, got used to water temperature. Looked around for friends, others in my age group, and general ability level
Swim
  • 24m 7s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

Thank goodness for the course volunteers! I was heading for the opposite shore, about 45° off course, when they took pity on me, and suggested I redirect my efforts more in line with the course. I swim like a tugboat, but I was just getting comfortable with my stroke and breathing when it was time to stand up and run to the transition area.
What would you do differently?:

Peek more often at the buoys and stay on course; make a conscious effort to go slower at the start, increase speed when I'm warmed up
Transition 1
  • 02m 5s
Comments:

Getting into shoes clipped on the bike isn't as easy as it looks. Practice, Practice, Practice. Trying to reach down and fasten straps on shoes, I went off course and nearly ran over some innocent spectators (Sorry about that)
What would you do differently?:

Sit down when putting on socks
Bike
  • 36m 57s
  • 12.4 miles
  • 20.14 mile/hr
Comments:

Rough start, but seemed good and fairly fast once I got started. Although it felt like I was going pretty fast, the clock says otherwise. Looking back, I think I was trying to save energy, and I was too distracted with all the gears on my new bike, attempting to use them to maximum efficiency distracted me from a better effort.
What would you do differently?:

Stand up on the hills -- Its a sprint; what am I saving myself for?
Transition 2
  • 01m 35s
Comments:

Fingers didn't want to work when tying laces - a little numb from the ride
What would you do differently?:

Shake hands out on the way into T2; FOCUS on what I'm doing
Run
  • 21m 29s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 06m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

Running was the best part of the triathlon for me. I don't have the technique for swimming; I don't have the familiarity with equipment for efficient biking (new bike); but I have a little experience in running, and ignoring discomfort. It's a psychological boost to pass people on the run who were halfway through the bike course before I got out of the water.
What would you do differently?:

Tie my shoes better.
Post race
Warm down:

Changed into drier clothes. Greeted and congratulated my fellow triathletes; thanked as many volunteers and EMTs as I could. Said a prayer of thanks for once again not drowning.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Genetics, insufficient open water and cycle training, mental focus and attitude

Event comments:

The most fun you can have on a weekday night if you can't afford a Porsche, and can't get a date with Megan Fox




Last updated: 2010-06-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:24:07 | 880 yards | 02m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 10/10
Overall: 0/435
Performance: Below average
Suit: none
Course: Triangular
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:05
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:36:57 | 12.4 miles | 20.14 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/10
Overall: 0/435
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Rolling; a few challenging uphills
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:35
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:21:29 | 03.1 miles | 06m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/10
Overall: 0/435
Performance: Good
Course: Paved road and parking lots
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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