Smithfield Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Smithfield, Virginia
United States
Set Up Events
48F / 9C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 20m 36s
Overall Rank = 221/265
Age Group = Novice - Men
Age Group Rank = 21/30
Swim
  • 09m 19s
  • 328 yards
  • 06s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started strong, but got out of sync with my breathing, and never recovered. Need serious pool work before the next one.
What would you do differently?:

practice, practice, practice.
Transition 1
  • 02m 48s
Comments:

First tri so I did not have a tri suit which would have saved time in transition. Spent some time catching my breath from the pool. All in all I think it went well.
What would you do differently?:

Next time bring a 5 gal bucket to double as gear tote and changing stool.
Bike
  • 37m 50s
  • 10 miles
  • 15.86 mile/hr
Comments:

Legs hurt from the swim. First tri so I did not attempt a flying start with shoes already mounted. Headwind sapped what energy I had to start with, but made some ground with the downhill sections.
What would you do differently?:

Practice, practice, practice.
Transition 2
  • 01m 38s
Comments:

Smooth transition for my first event
Run
  • 29m 13s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

Nice course
What would you do differently?:

Add more speed work to training
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and hung out with friends

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training

Event comments:

I had a blast! Thanks to all the friendly, helpful volunteers and racers.




Last updated: 2011-03-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:19 | 328 yards | 06s / 100yards
Age Group: 30/30
Overall: 255/265
Performance: Below average
Suit: Nike Dri-fit
Course: lap Pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 84F / 29C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:48
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: Average
Biking
00:37:50 | 10 miles | 15.86 mile/hr
Age Group: 15/30
Overall: 213/265
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:38
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:29:13 | 03.11 miles | 09m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 22/30
Overall: 201/265
Performance: Average
Course: heavy legs for the first half mile. Had a little head wind at the turn around, but solid time for me following two other events.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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