Monster 2 Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Denton, Texas
United States
Dallas Athletes Racing
70F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 30m 31s
Overall Rank = 152/
Age Group = M 20-24
Age Group Rank = 19/27
Pre-race routine:

Ate half of a bagel with peanut butter, a banana, and a small glass of Instant Breakfast. Drove to the race and got all set up.
Swim
  • 04m 25s
  • 250 yards
  • 01m 46s / 100 yards
Comments:

People need to seed themselves correctly. I passed almost a person on every lane and I was only 5 seconds off my seed time.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really.
Transition 1
  • 02m 21s
Comments:

Not bad for never having rehearsed!
What would you do differently?:

Rehearse!
Bike
  • 1h 00m 35s
  • 16 miles
  • 15.85 mile/hr
Comments:

Terrible bike split. Terrible.
What would you do differently?:

Ride a LOT MORE in training.
Transition 2
  • 00m 50s
Comments:

Pretty speedy. I'm glad I put my bib on in T1 or I would have forgotten it here.
Run
  • 22m 18s
  • 3 miles
  • 07m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

Awesome run. I was flying.

My legs were very numb during the first 1/2 mile or so. Very strange feeling.
What would you do differently?:

More bricks.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Biking power/endurance. HUGE limiter.

Event comments:

Incredible incredible race. Perfect for my first. I will absolutely be going back next year and maybe even doing Monster 1 as well!!




Last updated: 2010-08-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:04:25 | 250 yards | 01m 46s / 100yards
Age Group: 7/27
Overall: 65/
Performance: Good
Suit: Aevero Tri Shorts
Course: 250 yards in a pool.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:21
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:00:35 | 16 miles | 15.85 mile/hr
Age Group: 24/27
Overall: 217/
Performance: Bad
Wind: Strong
Course: VERY hilly and cold going out, warmer coming in.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:50
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:22:18 | 03 miles | 07m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 11/27
Overall: 82/
Performance: Good
Course: 3 loops around the stadium.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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] 5