Chicago Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint


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Chicago, Illinois
United States
Capri Events, Inc
72F / 22C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 35m 25s
Overall Rank = 466/2281
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 15/218
Pre-race routine:

didn't sleep well, was too nervous
Swim
  • 20m 23s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 29s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

not freaking out! I did the swim doing breast stroke - because my freestyle technique is simply non-existent and I just want to let people know - its fine - you can do the tri with a breast stroke and you won't be that slow either. I had a sleeveless wetsuit - which worked fine with the breast stroke.


Transition 1
  • 04m 23s
Comments:

had trouble finding my bike, all the markings were moved and it was really packed.
Bike
  • 40m 35s
  • 13.67 miles
  • 20.21 mile/hr
Comments:

biking is my strength and I absolutely loved this leg of the tri. could go really fast, had plenty of space for overtaking.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 2
  • 03m 18s
Run
  • 26m 44s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 36s  min/mile
Comments:

my legs were tired out after swimming and running, so my pace was awfully slow.
What would you do differently?:

more brick training
Post race
Warm down:

rehydrating and waiting in the shade for the re-opening of the transition area to claim the bike.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I was very tired in the end - so I think I need more brick training: cycling-running.

Event comments:

this tri was my first and I'll be back next year - fantastic experience.




Last updated: 2010-08-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:23 | 820 yards | 02m 29s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/218
Overall: 947/2281
Performance: Good
Suit: sleeveless
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:23
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:40:35 | 13.67 miles | 20.21 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/218
Overall: 260/2281
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: LSD is amazing for its views on the city skyline and the lake, but not the greatest road surface - you really need to be careful - many many potholes.
Road: Potholes  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:18
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:26:44 | 03.11 miles | 08m 36s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/218
Overall: 586/2281
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool 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? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4