TrySports Mayo Lake Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Roxboro, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
90F / 32C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 36m 41s
Overall Rank = 66/153
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 8/24
Pre-race routine:

Ate eggos and coffee. Got to T early so had plenty of time to talk to people and meet up with other BTers.
Event warmup:

Swam a little (~250) to work out any morning kinks and to get adjusted to the water.
Swim
  • 16m 48s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 14s / 100 meters
Comments:

Felt good. Stayed near front until I got nailed in the face by a frog kicker. Alan was stuck on my hip the 1st leg and then drifted off.

I had a great swim with no cramps and my sighting was done off others.
What would you do differently?:

Control my breathing a bit

Workout my back more
Transition 1
  • 01m 13s
Comments:

The run from the swim was SO muddy! I slipped many times and was muddy and grassy by the time i got to my bike.
What would you do differently?:

Quicker
Bike
  • 48m 10s
  • 17 miles
  • 21.18 mile/hr
Comments:

Decent ride. Popped a gel in the beginning mile. I got passed a couple times. Mainly on the hills, (*cough* Bill*cough*) was semi-quick and lagged in the climbing. There was some nice headwind on the last 1/3 of the course...I had a bit of crosswind too as I was leaning into it and could tell i was sporting the Kona lean. I kept my cadence high and stayed in aero as best I could to keep speed- the trade off was that I couldnt reach my bottles. I'm considering the never reach type of hydration system....we'll see. popped another gel nearing dismount.
What would you do differently?:

I need to practice riding more hills at race pace.
Transition 2
  • 01m 14s
Comments:

dismount was good..I heard Bill shouting at be at the line as he kicked off into the distance. I lost some time fumbling with my socks. Alan then appeared right behind me shouting at me to get my ass out of T2.
Run
  • 29m 17s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 27s  min/mile
Comments:

I hate hills, I hate hills and I hate trails....
Post race
Warm down:

Coke and water.

Event comments:

I like this race. It is very challenging but the thing I hate are the trail runs...I just cant do them well.




Last updated: 2010-08-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:48 | 750 meters | 02m 14s / 100meters
Age Group: 10/24
Overall: 87/153
Performance: Good
Suit: no
Course: Triangular- Left turns
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:13
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:48:10 | 17 miles | 21.18 mile/hr
Age Group: 7/24
Overall: 39/153
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Hilly and challenging
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:14
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:29:17 | 03.1 miles | 09m 27s  min/mile
Age Group: 14/24
Overall: 110/153
Performance:
Course: Trail run. HATE IT! I had such a great swim and bike that when I got to the run, I choked in performance! I gave trot and got into my groove...the legs were tight. I feel like I didn't loosen them up enough in the closing miles of the bike. My calfs solidified. I had to stop and stretch out...Alan passed me- I chased. I kept up with him for a good 1.5 miles and then the trail bit me hard. The roots and uneven surface took its toll and I was slowing. My ankles were semi rollin on each step- I felt like i needed more ankle supportive shoes to really get on it. Alan soon was no where to be seen. Runners began passing me like no tomorrow...I tried to pull it together...but i thought to myself- I could go crazy and get hurt for nations tri/ augusta or just run my best I could for the race. The GOOD thing is I had no side cramps!!! woohoo...whatever i did i need to keep doing.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
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Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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Evaluation
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Organized?
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Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
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