Hillary's Triathlon - Pursuit - TriathlonSprint


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Perth, Western Australia
Australia
Tri Events
16C / 61F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 23m 46s
Overall Rank = 176/418
Age Group = Male 30-34
Age Group Rank = 23/48
Pre-race routine:

Nothing much, I got there at 5.45am, the earliest I have ever gotten to a race, I was expecting a big turn out and didn't want to park too far away.
Event warmup:

I actually went for a small swim, again another first.
Swim
  • 16m 26s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 11s / 100 meters
Comments:

2008 Time - 20:14
2009 Time - 16:26 - An improvement by 3:48

I felt good despite swimming over plenty of people, it was a VERY big field, from 20-34 males.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, wetsuit helped.
Transition 1
  • 01m 51s
Comments:

The suit stuck a little on the heels but no more than expected. It was good to get it out ready for Busselton.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe some anti-chaff on the heels? Dunno if it works though.
Bike
  • 41m 18s
  • 21 kms
  • 30.51 km/hr
Comments:

2008 Time - 43:37
2009 Time - 41:18 - An improvement by 2:19

I could have done a lot better.
What would you do differently?:

I haven't been on the bike for the past 2 weeks and haven't done much training for the past 3 due to work and family.
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

Smooooooth
What would you do differently?:

Nothing I love this transition.
Run
  • 23m 10s
  • 5 kms
  • 04m 38s  min/km
Comments:

2008 Time - 25:30
2009 Time - 23:10 - An improvement by 2:20

I got passed by a fast girl so I kept with her for a while and pushed myself not to slack off.
What would you do differently?:

I am working on my running and it is paying off for me.
Post race
Warm down:

The usual presentations thing but this time I went to a friends BBQ at the Surf Club for about 4hrs.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I was a little slower on the bike but held the pace comfortably enough.
I am happy with my swim and run though.

Event comments:

I am glad there are now 2 events here, it is a good venue and a good challenge as it is always windy here and the hills are sharp.




Last updated: 2010-11-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:26 | 750 meters | 02m 11s / 100meters
Age Group: 23/48
Overall: 191/418
Performance: Good
Suit: Ironman Stealth Full
Course: Rectangular swim
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 20C / 68F Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:51
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:41:18 | 21 kms | 30.51 km/hr
Age Group: 23/48
Overall: 163/418
Performance: Average
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: 3 x laps with hills and gusty winds.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 77
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:00
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
00:23:10 | 05 kms | 04m 38s  min/km
Age Group: 32/48
Overall: 189/418
Performance: Good
Course: 2.5km out and back with short sharp hills.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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] 4