Millennium Park Tri - TriathlonSprint


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Grand Rapids, Michigan
United States
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 19m 47s
Overall Rank = 96/593
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 17/66
Pre-race routine:

First triathlon that my wife and I did. Got up and ate breakfast, went to the park.
Event warmup:

Swam a for a few minutes before the race started.
Swim
  • 09m 50s
  • 547 yards
  • 01m 48s / 100 yards
Comments:

Kind of overwhelming at first because it was my first Tri. but settled in after the first buoy. Would like increase my speed.
What would you do differently?:

I would like to kick it in a little bit more towards the end of the swim.
Transition 1
  • 02m 12s
Comments:

Wetsuit got stuck on my heels.
What would you do differently?:

Become more efficient getting out of wetsuit and overall transition
Bike
  • 42m 18s
  • 14.8 miles
  • 20.99 mile/hr
Comments:

Best ride I have had so far, averaged 2 mph faster than my training. Very pleased!
What would you do differently?:

Keep training to get faster.
Transition 2
  • 01m 1s
Comments:

Nothing eventful here, pretty smooth.
Run
  • 24m 23s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 50s  min/mile
Comments:

Kind of disappointed with this portion. Running has been a strong point and I have been running 7.20 to 7.30 miles. Couldn't catch my wind and felt tired during the race.
What would you do differently?:

Keep training on transitioning from the bike to run and improve my run time.
Post race
Warm down:

Cooled down and waited for my wife to finish. She did great by the way, 1.29.57 was her time

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Feeling tired after biking going into the run.

Event comments:

For my first Tri. I was really pleased with my time and how the race went. Not really knowing what to expect I am happy and will continue to train to improve in all areas.




Last updated: 2010-08-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:50 | 547 yards | 01m 48s / 100yards
Age Group: 9/66
Overall: 103/593
Performance: Good
Suit: ProMotion Wet Suit
Course: U-Shaped
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:12
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:42:18 | 14.8 miles | 20.99 mile/hr
Age Group: 22/66
Overall: 111/593
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:01
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:24:23 | 03.11 miles | 07m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 23/66
Overall: 132/593
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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