Active Feet Fun Tri Series 10/11 - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
SuperSprint
18C / 64F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 36m 13s
Overall Rank = 371/582
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 40/84
Pre-race routine:

First race ever - so no set routine yet. Got there, found my place in the rack and set up my transition.
Event warmup:

Quick swim to acclimatise to the water temp - 19C
Swim
  • 05m 19s
  • 150 meters
  • 03m 32s / 100 meters
Comments:

Very satisfied with this first ocean swim :)
What would you do differently?:

Get closer to the front as I got stuck behind some zig-zaggers.
Transition 1
  • 03m 43s
Comments:

Slow bike mount - still working on this skill.
What would you do differently?:

Go without socks!
Bike
  • 16m 32s
  • 7 kms
  • 25.40 km/hr
Comments:

Generally enjoyed this leg. The course wasn't very crowded so got a chance to overtake without drama.
What would you do differently?:

Get quicker in the mount/dismount.
Transition 2
  • 02m 19s
Comments:

Need to learn to multi-task. Dropped my bike computer during the run so had to go back for it.
What would you do differently?:

Not drop my bike computer. Learn to get off the bike quicker.
Run
  • 08m 21s
  • 1.5 kms
  • 05m 34s  min/km
Comments:

Loved the run. Feet were a little numb at the start but came good about 500m in. Felt really good and quick from 500m onward. Overtook lots of people :)
Post race
Warm down:

Walking to the coffee shop!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Transitions were slow. Numb feet. Flapping skirt/short.

Event comments:

This was an excellent introduction to triathlons! I had a fantastic time. I chose this one because I've been nervous about the swim. Given that this swim was protected by a pier, I'm still a little nervous about an open water swim. Next 2 races will give a better indication of my ability in that department.


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Last updated: 2010-11-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:19 | 150 meters | 03m 32s / 100meters
Age Group: 47/84
Overall: 456/582
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri pink skirt & top
Course: Square course - out to the can, turn left, to the next can, turn left, back to the beach. Course very sheltered by the St. Kilda pier.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 19C / 66F Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:43
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:16:32 | 07 kms | 25.40 km/hr
Age Group: 38/84
Overall: 319/582
Performance: Average
Actual ave speed: 26.6km/hr
Wind: Little
Course: Very flat. Two U-turns.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 88
Turns: Below average Cornering:
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:19
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:08:21 | 01.5 kms | 05m 34s  min/km
Age Group: 13/84
Overall: 237/582
Performance: Good
Actual pace: 5:05min/km
Course: Flat through Catani Gardens and along the beach foreshore. All paved.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4