Tri the Parks Triathlon - John Tanner 2 - TriathlonSprint


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Carrollton, Georgia
United States
Blue Sky Sports
72F / 22C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 43m
Overall Rank = 268/303
Age Group = clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 39/13
Pre-race routine:

prayed that there would be no hills.
Event warmup:

stretched, 50 vard swim, 200 yard jog
Swim
  • 19h 11m 4s
  • 656 yards
  • 2h 55m 25s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was my first tri. Loved it anfd realized how much work i need in the swim mostly.
What would you do differently?:

try to get more swim time in during training.
Transition 1
  • 02m 31s
Comments:

need to work on practicing my running mount.
What would you do differently?:

just wanted to FINISH my first tri. Now i need to focus more on RACING the rest.
Bike
  • 45h 50m 9s
  • 11.2 miles
  • 0.24 mile/hr
Comments:

enjoyed the experience , just need more bike time
What would you do differently?:

aero bars and clipless pedals have since been added.
Transition 2
  • 57m 4s
What would you do differently?:

just remember i'm racing and treat every second like it counts more.
Run
  • 34h 28m 8s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 11h 07m 08s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

i feel strongest with the run leg atm.
train, train, train
Post race
Warm down:

walk

What limited your ability to perform faster:

my fitness level

Event comments:

This was my first Triathlon, I was addicted at the finish line. 2days later signed up for my next a month later the douglasville "last chance" tri.
The promoters put on a great event, in my new to triathlon opinion.




Last updated: 2010-10-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
19:11:04 | 656 yards | 2h 55m 25s / 100yards
Age Group: 10/13
Overall: 0/303
Performance: Bad
Suit: 1 piece trisuit
Course: 300 meters out in lake , around bouys and back to shore.
Start type: Wade Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:31
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
45:50:09 | 11.2 miles | 0.24 mile/hr
Age Group: 12/13
Overall: 0/303
Performance: Bad
Wind: Little
Course: rural roads and hwy.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 70
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Bad Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 57:04
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Bad
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
34:28:08 | 03.1 miles | 11h 07m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/13
Overall: 0/303
Performance:
Course: asphalt, and dirt road
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
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] 4