TriZou Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Columbia, Missouri
United States
Ultramax Events
45F / 7C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 20m 5s
Overall Rank = 113/620
Age Group = m35-39
Age Group Rank = 13/41
Pre-race routine:

Was up at 0400a and had my normal 3 packs of organic oatmeal, a granola bar and banana and cup of green tea. Felt good aside from the getting up way too early.
Event warmup:

Got a quick 300m in the pool and quick walk through for Transition (Swim/Bike)
Swim
  • 08m 25s
  • 440 yards
  • 05s / 100 yards
Comments:

Came out a little to fast. Wanted to go easy and build but went the other way. Still a good swim
What would you do differently?:

Not start the swim like I was shot out of cannon.
Transition 1
  • 02m 49s
Comments:

My rack was really close to the Swim Out so that made life easier. However, the Bike Mount line was about 250 yds from my rack. Nice little warm-up run but still took to long. Calf compression sleeves took a little bit to get on as well.
What would you do differently?:

Not double check what I was doing and just do it. Also hope for a closer rack to the Bike Mount line..
Bike
  • 45m 13s
  • 14 miles
  • 18.58 mile/hr
Comments:

Had a good out from Transition 1 and just went all out. Was a little too skiddish on the first lap but made up for it on the second lap. Has some issues with my eyes drying out.....
What would you do differently?:

Get new sunglasses that wrap around and block out most of the wind. My eyes were so dry it messed with my vision by the end of the bike. Also work on shifting when dealing with hills...Don't want to be out of gears too soon.
Transition 2
  • 02m 13s
Comments:

This went better but still had the habit of double checking (oh, and the 250 yd. run to my rack). I think the transition times might have been OK without the quarter mile jog between.
What would you do differently?:

Practice my transitions so I do not have to double check anything.
Run
  • 21m 25s
  • 3 miles
  • 07m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

Not what I expected....Was a lot more flat and downhill than I was prepared for. Got my legs back to normal before the first mile was up and upped the pace from there. That was the best run from the bike I have had.
What would you do differently?:

Go all out right from the beginning...
Post race
Warm down:

Crossed the Finish line, got my cool pint glass and a bottle of water. Then grapped some Shakespear's Pizza and enjoyed the moment.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not knowing what to expect....First Triathlon so all of this was a learning experience but a whole lot of fun. Now I have a good idea of how hard I can push based on distances and should do much better going forward.

Event comments:

Really a good experience overall. Was very organized and timely with everything. The swim was much more orgainzed than I thought it would be and move along very quickly. This is a race I would recommend to anyone looking to do their first Triathlon.




Last updated: 2010-12-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:25 | 440 yards | 05s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/41
Overall: 0/620
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Sepintine Pool swim
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:49
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:45:13 | 14 miles | 18.58 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/41
Overall: 0/620
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 2 laps of 7 miles
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:13
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:21:25 | 03 miles | 07m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/41
Overall: 0/620
Performance: Good
Course: Pretty flat with a good portion of downhills...
Keeping cool Good 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 Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4