Sullivan Civic Center Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Sullivan, Illinois
United States
Sullivan Civic Center
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 14m 24s
Overall Rank = 59/250?
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Nothing special.
Event warmup:

Of course setting up and shaking out the jitters. Took a 1/2 mile jog and some stretching.
Swim
  • 08m
  • 440 yards
  • 01m 49s / 100 yards
Comments:

Much better than last year!! No one in front of me that I couldn't pass. Had to make 3 passes but they were not kicking in a frog kick manner so it was simple enough. Felt great getting out of the pool too. Last year I could hardly pull myself out of the pool. Very happy with my swim time!!
What would you do differently?:

Go faster.............who doesn't want that!
Transition 1
  • 01m 47s
Comments:

Much quicker than last year!! Wasn't as out-of-breath either. No music this year so this was a non-issue to get on and ready. Felt great and was ready to ride.
What would you do differently?:

Need to get quick laces for shoes. Not having to tie shoes would cut another 20-30 seconds too.
Bike
  • 39m 44s
  • 11.7 miles
  • 17.67 mile/hr
Comments:

Need to get some bigger bike legs. I don't spend the time needed to increase my bike times. I have a new bike.......but it doesn't help if I don't put in the time needed. This will be something I put in place after the Indy 1/2 next weekend. I need to see 19mph+ and more like 20's to be cutting my tri times way down.
What would you do differently?:

More consistant bike training. Hammer the bike on tail winds too. Was a little conservative knowing I had a run comming up. I need to let it all hang out on these days!!
Transition 2
  • 00m 47s
Comments:

I don't clip in so I have advantage on T2. This was good as well. Took a few seconds to stretch quads and hams before running out of transition.
Run
  • 24m 5s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

Paced team member for 1st 1.5 miles and decided to kick it up a bit after that. I thought I did better than 7:46 pace.???!! 1st mile was under 7:30 and 2nd mile was right at 15:00?! I really opened up at the end too. A little disappointed in the overall time of my run. I felt great at finish so maybe I had more in the tank and should have pushed harder. I don't know!?
What would you do differently?:

Run harder and faster of course!!
Post race
Warm down:

Lots of water and plenty of food!!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My own mind!! I need to stop thinking and just push myself. My doubt in my abilities sometimes hampers my abiltity to perform better. Mind over matter is what my new motto needs to be.........yes "Mind Over Matter"! Don't get me wrong though I am very pleased with this finish time and am more excited for the next event!

Event comments:

Good race again!! Wind wasn't bad and no rain either!! Will come back again!




Last updated: 2011-03-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:00 | 440 yards | 01m 49s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/250?
Performance: Good
I checked watch at the wall when getting out of the water and had 7:38. You all know that there is a small jog down to the mat at transition so that adds about 20 seconds to your time (depending on how fast you get there)
Suit: Tri-Suit (2 pc)
Course: Serpentine style swim.
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:47
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:39:44 | 11.7 miles | 17.67 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/250?
Performance: Good
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: I say some on the wind because there was tail/side wind on the way out and on the first big turn. However, on the second major turn it was head wind all the way back to town.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:47
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:24:05 | 03.1 miles | 07m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/250?
Performance: Good
Course: Nice course. Running is soft and just real nice.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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