Got The Nerve - TriathlonSprint


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Mt Gretna, Pennsylvania
United States
Chris Kaag
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 34m 43s
Overall Rank = 181/594
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 4/35
Pre-race routine:

1 c oatmeal, coffee, juice
1/2 P&J at transition + almonds
just right
Event warmup:

none

22nd out of 193 women
Swim
  • 10m 49s
  • 500 yards
  • 02m 10s / 100 yards
Comments:

vaseline on feet helped, but forehead screamed in pain for first 100m due to cold temp, making me panic, serious thoughts that I couldn't make it because it wasn't feeling better.
What would you do differently?:

Wear 2 swim caps or purchase cold water swimming headgear
Transition 1
  • 02m 46s
Comments:

struggled to find the pockets on my new tri suit to put my gel in, finally gave up
Bike
  • 53m 53s
  • 16 miles
  • 17.82 mile/hr
Comments:

if more familiar with course, could have picked up 1-2 minutes
Transition 2
  • 01m 25s
Comments:

the person next to me on the bike rack scattered all of my running gear which was slightly frustrating, didn't let it get to me.
Run
  • 25m 50s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 19s  min/mile
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

improper head gear for swim
3 week vacation followed by 2 weeks to get ready for race

Event comments:

Friendly crowd, friendly competitors, many parents sneaking out to race and head back to kids sports events for the afternoon. You could hear a pin drop (plus the birds singing in the woods) during the national anthem. Since this race supports the IM ABLE foundation for veterans, a heart warming start to the race. Additionally they had a spin class for spectators during the race, along with hand cranks for the physically challenged. Great way to start the season.




Last updated: 2010-09-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:49 | 500 yards | 02m 10s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/35
Overall: 187/594
Performance: Below average
2:10 pace
Suit: full wetsuit
Course: triangle with 2 buoys
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Good
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:46
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:53:53 | 16 miles | 17.82 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/35
Overall: 183/594
Performance:
17:8
Wind: Little
Course: wonderful course except for first 1/4 mile at beginning and end with potholes. town was planning to pave over but couldn't because of the rainy week. rest of pavement was terrific, volunteers at every turn, beautiful scenery. even passed a brave turtle trying to cross the road. nice number of hills . . . not as steep as black bear, but challenging
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 81
Turns: Average Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:25
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:25:50 | 03.11 miles | 08m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/35
Overall: 254/594
Performance: Average
8:20 pace
Course: trail run, shady with trees, sloping slightly downhill going out and slightly uphill coming back. I was really worried headed out, but after making the turn, grabbing some water and heading back, it wasn't really that bad.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5