Infinitive Triathlon at Broadlands - TriathlonSprint


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Ashburn, Virginia
United States
Infinitive
80F / 27C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 21m 25s
Overall Rank = 99/224
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 7/19
Pre-race routine:

Race was close to home, so a quick stop at Starbucks was in order (didn't even get to drink 1/2 of my tall coffee b/f I got there). Parked at a friend's house to avoid the parking drama by the shopping center. Rode bike over with all my junk in my backpack to the transition set up.
Event warmup:

Bike ride over. Pool was open for a swim, which was a nice touch. Great to get in the water before hand and stretch out.
Swim
  • 07m 41s
  • 400 meters
  • 01m 55s / 100 meters
Comments:

Slow swim. Someone 6 seeds ahead of me told race director his seed time was incorrect...saying that he did so even before race day, and they didn't move him. Passing NOT allowed mid lane. Flip turns allowed. 50M pool. Had a great start with good momentum, but 200M in, caught this guy. Grabbed his feet. Didn't let me pass at wall. Grabbed again. Was sidestroking/breaststroking in the middle of the lane b/c he was moving so slow. Finally just passed mid-lane. Got yelled at by race directors. Note to all swimmers, seed yourself correctly.
What would you do differently?:

Should've just passed him from the start. Was too nice. Added at least 25 seconds to my time.
Transition 1
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

Shoes clipped on bike. Long transition run, as had to run out of the pool, around the entire transition area, to bike 1/2 was in. Was so pissed at guy in front of me in pool that I wasn't focusing.
What would you do differently?:

Work on running mounts. Forget about other people and just go, go, go.
Bike
  • 37m 5s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.42 mile/hr
Comments:

Need to work on that hill more. Accessible for training. Gear changes are essential to success. Especially when moving towards the downhill.
Transition 2
  • 01m 41s
Comments:

Still struggling to get shoes in running shoes w/ yanks. Ok transition. Long run in and around w/ bike to go back out for the run.
What would you do differently?:

Move faster. Less hesitation. Put on hat and belt running out of transition.
Run
  • 32m 40s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

Need to move faster. Knew the route, but was getting warm. Need to pour more water on my head when I run to stay cool.
What would you do differently?:

Take one cup to drink and one to pour.
Post race
Warm down:

Eat, walk around a bit. Pack up stuff.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Swim seed. Slow run. Need to get faster on middle miles.

Event comments:

Good neighborhood race. Same day as Reston Sprint, so it attracted some racers who would've otherwise been there (if it wasn't filled up).




Last updated: 2010-07-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:41 | 400 meters | 01m 55s / 100meters
Age Group: 5/19
Overall: 29/224
Performance: Below average
Suit: North Face top and DeSoto Tri Shorts
Course: 400 M Snake. Up and back in the same lane. Flip turns allowed.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:26
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:37:05 | 12 miles | 19.42 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/19
Overall: 65/224
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: 2 loops around Broadlands. 1 decent hill and a 2nd hill that's not too bad. Both followed by nice decents. Know the course and you can get moving and pick up some time on those. Well marked until the finish. You need to know where to turn after the 2nd lap. A few folks did and extra loop. Course measured on the garmin at 11 and change. Certainly not 12 miles.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:41
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:32:40 | 03.11 miles | 10m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 13/19
Overall: 100/224
Performance: Below average
Course: Out and back. Minor uphill to the turnaround. On the running path/sidewalk through the Broadlands. 2 water stops.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3