Pacific Coast Triathalon - TriathlonSprint


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Crystal Cove, California
United States
70F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 33m 46s
Overall Rank = 357/954
Age Group = male 50-54
Age Group Rank = 37/55
Pre-race routine:

Got there way early to park close and set up transition. Walked around and talked to friends. It was pitch dark. Next time bring a flashlight.
Event warmup:

Walked 1/2 mile to swim start.
Swim
  • 21m 33s
  • 879 yards
  • 02m 27s / 100 yards
Comments:

I didn't navigate well. Twice I looked up to see I was heading towards Catalina. Hard to see the buoys in the fog and swells. There is a huge hill from the beach to T1 that counted towards the swim time.
What would you do differently?:

Navigate better.
Transition 1
  • 02m 32s
Comments:

No problems. A little winded more from the hill than from the swim.
Bike
  • 41m 12s
  • 12 miles
  • 17.48 mile/hr
Comments:

Didn't start out as fast as I would have liked. Got stronger during the ride.
What would you do differently?:

I could probably have attacked the hills more aggressively.
Transition 2
  • 01m 49s
Comments:

It was a little congested coming in and I made a slightly aggressive pass to get ahead of 2 or 3 guys so I wouldn't get bottlenecked behind them in the dismount.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I had no problems in T2
Run
  • 26h 40m
  • 3 miles
  • 8h 53m 20s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt stronger at the end than the beginning.
What would you do differently?:

I should have pushed harder during the run, especially after the initial wobbliness in my legs went away. I knew I was feeling good so I should have pushed it more.
Post race
Warm down:

walked around. drank some Ultras.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Can't swim fast. Didn't push the run enough.

Event comments:

Lots of fun. Great location. Too many people on the run path, but no interference. Will do again next year.




Last updated: 2010-08-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:21:33 | 879 yards | 02m 27s / 100yards
Age Group: 45/55
Overall: 440/954
Performance: Average
Suit: xterra sleeveless
Course: Reef Point at Crystal Cove State Beach. Very foggy with medium surf.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 60F / 16C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:32
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:41:12 | 12 miles | 17.48 mile/hr
Age Group: 23/55
Overall: 254/954
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: PCH between North Laguna Beach and Pelican Point. Foggy and damp.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:49
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
26:40:00 | 03 miles | 8h 53m 20s  min/mile
Age Group: 41/55
Overall: 461/954
Performance: Average
Course: It was nice. Seemingly mostly downhill except for the huge climb from the beach back up to the path. Even the beach portion was OK with enough firm sand to run in without getting wet. Seemed a little shorter than 3 miles . . . .
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4