Gerrick's Wasa Lake Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Wasa, British Columbia
Canada
RM Events
20C / 68F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 07m 42s
Overall Rank = 254/265
Age Group = F 40-44
Age Group Rank = 32/33
Pre-race routine:

Oatmeal and PB toast for breakfast at 6 am. Ready to go at 6:45, biked from campsite to event in about 10 minutes. Laid out transition, body marked and chip received by 7:05. Way too early! Walked around, jogged the path, stretched until 7:25. Lined up for the loo, then at 7:35 got in my wetsuit.
Event warmup:

For the swim, got in the water about 15 minutes early, got my face in the water, water in my wetsuit, tried a few strokes, relaxed.
Swim
  • 26m 6s
  • 750 meters
  • 03m 29s / 100 meters
Comments:

I couldn't get my face in the cold water, kept hyperventilating. Ended up doing a mix of backstroke and head up breaststroke.
What would you do differently?:

practice in cold water, get my breathing under control
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

T1 time was included in bike time. Had wetsuit strippers, which was great. Was a little slow getting my shoes on as I was still wobbly from the swim.
What would you do differently?:

nothing.
Bike
  • 58m 59s
  • 20 kms
  • 20.34 km/hr
Comments:

Managed a snack and water on the ride. I thought that I had pushed hard in the ride, but now not sure. The bike time includes T1 and T2 though as well. I thought my average pace was closer to 25 km/h, but maybe 22 km/h. New bike fit was much better. LH went to sleep a bit near the 12 km mark, but seemed better near the end.
What would you do differently?:

Push harder on the bike.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 42m 39s
  • 5 kms
  • 08m 32s  min/km
Comments:

One of my better 5 kms, although thought my pace was better. I did my 2:1 run:walk. Left hamstring was tight through the event, that likely didn't help.
What would you do differently?:

Train more at the distance.
Post race
Warm down:

walking, stretching, snacks.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

i was being chicken.

Event comments:

Beautiful setting, friendly folks, nice flat course. Wish the water was a tad warmer...




Last updated: 2011-01-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:26:06 | 750 meters | 03m 29s / 100meters
Age Group: 30/33
Overall: 33/265
Performance: Bad
Suit: Nineteen Womens XL
Course: 1 clockwise loop into the middle of the lake and back.
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 18C / 64F Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Bad Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
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
00:58:59 | 20 kms | 20.34 km/hr
Age Group: 32/33
Overall: 33/265
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: couple turns, 90% flat, nice pavement.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 80
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:42:39 | 05 kms | 08m 32s  min/km
Age Group: 31/33
Overall: 33/265
Performance: Average
Course: Mostly flat, some terrain/sand/gravel.
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] 5