Trek Trifitness Fairfield Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Fairfield, Connecticut
United States
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 16m 55s
Overall Rank = 60/389
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 9/61
Pre-race routine:

Tried to stay cool and hydrate. Race day nutrition was basic light fare: yogurt, water, etc. It was a late start which was a little unfortunate given the unexpected heat and humidity for late September.
Event warmup:

Light jog. Wet suit. Swim
Swim
  • 15m 3s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 43s / 100 yards
Comments:

Rankings were not provided for the individual events. Lots of chop on the course with the majority of the swimming going into a headwind. You had to pay attention to sighting and course. It was easy to pushed off course by the conditions. It looked like a lot of people were having trouble sighting due to the chop.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. The swim felt great.
Transition 1
  • 00m 59s
Bike
  • 32m 36s
  • 14.4 miles
  • 26.50 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt pretty good Definitely my fastest performance but the course was pretty easy. It was easier being in the first wave because you one lap of very little bike traffic. As the laps progressed, more and more bikers entered the course. Etiquette at the corners varied and could be very dangerous. You will not win this race on the corners so turn carefully and be aware of the riders around you.
Transition 2
  • 00m 47s
Comments:

Started feeling the heat immediately coming off the bike. Heart rate jacked up to the 170's and wouldn't settle. I knew the run was going to be tough.
Run
  • 27m 27s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 50s  min/mile
Comments:

I was feeling the heat and could not push the run and expect to finish. My heart rate wouldn't settle down. There wasn't much I could do except keep putting one foot in front of the other.
What would you do differently?:

Needed water at every mile marker on the run course given the heat of the day and start time during the "heat of the day."
Post race
Event comments:

Not a great bike course. Fairfield could offer a much better bike experience. But overall I would participate again. I'm very happy with a top 100 finish. Will use it to build on.




Last updated: 2010-09-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:03 | 880 yards | 01m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/61
Overall: 0/389
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra Vortex, full length Sleeveless
Course: Rctangular (out 1/8th mi, turn right 90 degrees, go straight 1/4mi, turn right 90 degrees and swim straight back to the beach)
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: High
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Bad Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:59
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:32:36 | 14.4 miles | 26.50 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/61
Overall: 0/389
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: 3 loops with road traffic and bike traffic. First two legs are false flats uphill grade with a reciprocal slight downhill on the remaining two legs of the loop. Very fast course. I was past quite frequently by P2's. I think they were having some fun.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 80
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:47
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
00:27:27 | 03.11 miles | 08m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/61
Overall: 0/389
Performance: Below average
Course: Reltively flat loop. Mostly road. Some sandy trail. Not enough water.
Keeping cool Bad Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3