2010 Mountain Lakes Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Guntersville, Alabama
United States
Team Magic, Inc
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 24m 25s
Overall Rank = 226/563
Age Group = 20-24
Age Group Rank = 25/40
Swim
  • 08m 33s
  • 600 yards
  • 01m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

Really shallow going out and coming in. Had to practically wade the last 50ft or so to shore, slowing my time. Ran over a few people on the way out, but tried to watch out.
What would you do differently?:

Go harder!
Transition 1
  • 01m 50s
Comments:

Ran up to the transition. Shoes were open and ready for me. Threw them on. Then helmet and sunglasses. Ran to mount line. Had trouble clipping into my left pedal - about a 5 sec delay.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really. Maybe work on sprinting out of the water. I seemed pretty out of breath after the run up to transition.
Bike
  • 46m 58s
  • 16.2 miles
  • 20.70 mile/hr
Comments:

Pace seemed too fast at some points, but I know that I could have pushed through it. I think it felt too fast because I didn't do any sprint work during the week before the race like normal. 2nd sprint race with a 20+mph bike avg - I'm pleased my speed is steadily increasing.
What would you do differently?:

Pushed harder through the slight downhill portions where I coasted. I tried not to coast below 20mph, but if I was pedaling during that time, I would have had a better overall average.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 27m 6s
  • 3 miles
  • 09m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

My legs felt like lead for the first mile and a half. Because my legs seemed to loosen up right at the turn around, I'm not sure if it's entirely physical - it may be a mental thing as well. One thing for sure, many more bike/run bricks would help that.
What would you do differently?:

I need to work on my bike-to-run bricks A LOT. I also need to race in ONLY running socks - the socks I used were not bad, but they still tore a quarter-sized spot of skin off my heal. Running socks are worth the investment.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and talked. Sat with my girlfriend in the AC and ate the post-race food.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The week-before sprint training I normally do. Not enough bike-to-run bricks.

Event comments:

Very fun race. Definitely coming back to race next year!




Last updated: 2010-08-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:33 | 600 yards | 01m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 16/40
Overall: 0/563
Performance: Good
Suit: 2 Jammers
Course:
Start type: Run Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:50
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:46:58 | 16.2 miles | 20.70 mile/hr
Age Group: 20/40
Overall: 0/563
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Mostly flat & tiny rolling hills. Wind noticeable from miles 9-16, headwind.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering:
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:27:06 | 03 miles | 09m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 29/40
Overall: 0/563
Performance:
Course: Out and back on an asphalt running trail. Pretty flat.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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] 5