Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Madison, Connecticut
United States
Madison Jaycees
71F / 22C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 7h 08m
Overall Rank = 107/375
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 11/34
Pre-race routine:

Stayed locally. Awoke at 5:00 AM. Checked in at 5:30 AM. Set up my gear. Realized my bike shoes were no longer clipped to my back at 6 AM. Drove like a madman to retrieve the missing shoes. Returned in time for a warm-up. Nutrition: yogurt, water, gel
Event warmup:

10 minutes, jog/run
Swim
  • 15m 23s
  • 962 yards
  • 01m 36s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was my first tri and I expected the swim to be tough, but this was tougher than expected. I had trouble settling into a rhythm. My performance had nothing to do with the course. The course was great.
What would you do differently?:

Warm up in the water afer a light jog.
Transition 1
  • 01m 29s
Comments:

My suit was stuck on my timing chip. I fumbled my sunglasses and racebelt.
My shoes were in their clips with rubber bands securing their position.
What would you do differently?:

Secure my sunglasses to my helmet.
Bike
  • 43m 49s
  • 13 miles
  • 17.80 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt good on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 00m 36s
Comments:

T2 went smoothly.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 25m 9s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

Peformed better than I expected.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Walking. Gave my wife and kids a hug and kiss.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Experience and training (particularly swimming).

Event comments:

Great race to learn how to be a triathlete. Variety of experience levels are present. Good vibe from the participants. Great organization and course layout. The Madison Jaycess take their event seriously. The proceeds/revenue go to a great cause.




Last updated: 2010-09-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:23 | 962 yards | 01m 36s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 92/375
Performance: Good
Suit: Full length, sleeveless
Course: 5 bouys, irregular polygon. Low tide with about a 50 yd wading entry before swimming could commence. You could swim into the shore at the exit from the course.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:29
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:43:49 | 13 miles | 17.80 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 160/375
Performance: Good
HR 160-168
Wind: Little
Course: Predominantly uphill going out with a good amount of down hill grade coming back. Great course. Well marked. Lots of volunteers at road intersections.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:36
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:09 | 03 miles | 08m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 168/375
Performance: Good
HR 160-168
Course: Flat. Beautiful.
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5