Stonebridge Ranch Triathlon - Sprint - TriathlonSprint


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McKinney, Texas
United States
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65F / 18C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 26m 26s
Overall Rank = 93/315
Age Group = 25-29F
Age Group Rank = 2/19
Pre-race routine:

The usual. Woke up at 3:30. Bagel for breakfast. Drove out to the race early and snagged a great transition spot.
Event warmup:

10 min jog, 5 min swim, huddled in the equipment room with 7-8 other athletes trying to stay out of the cold, cold wind. Pretty wimpy, but transition closed an hour before the race, which was not conducive to warm ups.
Swim
  • 17m 8s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 16s / 100 meters
Comments:

Holy crap, thought I was going to die. First OWS with wave start. Had to kick on my back twice before even reaching the first buoy, just to calm down. About 1/4th through, started to get back to my regular stroke.
What would you do differently?:

Next time, will start to the outside, just like everyone recommends. I'm not fast enough to start in the front.
Transition 1
  • 02m 56s
Comments:

Best transition of the age group--even beat my husband! Had great position, though...got pretty lucky with that.
What would you do differently?:

Eventually want to learn how to keep bike shoes clipped into the bike.
Bike
  • 38m 10s
  • 12 miles
  • 18.86 mile/hr
Comments:

Wet, windy, hilly. Ugh. Could have pushed a little harder on a couple of the swim
What would you do differently?:

May have pushed a little harder on the hills.
Transition 2
  • 01m 14s
Comments:

Nice and faster than most. However, slow slow running with the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Eventually want to learn a nice dismount.
Run
  • 26m 56s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 40s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt much better than my first tri 2 weeks ago. Luckily had a girl (22, not in my age group) right at my pace-- we definitely helped each other keep it up!
What would you do differently?:

Could have picked up the pace. I keep worrying about running out of gas, but end up with more to give at the finish line.
Post race
Warm down:

Walking to transition, then some tex-mex. It was 65 degrees and windy.

Event comments:

Enjoyed it! Was very challenging, though!




Last updated: 2010-09-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:08 | 750 meters | 02m 16s / 100meters
Age Group: 6/19
Overall: 109/315
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Single lap around man-made lake. Large buoys for sighting.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:56
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:38:10 | 12 miles | 18.86 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/19
Overall: 137/315
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Hilly and challenging! The one nice downhill was ruined by a strong headwind.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:14
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:26:56 | 03.11 miles | 08m 40s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/19
Overall: 130/315
Performance: Average
Course: Hilly!!!!!!!!!
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? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5