James O'Rourke Memorial Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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North Platte, Nebraska
United States
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 		Total Time = 1h 31m 25s
Overall Rank = 23/103
Age Group = 30 to 39
Age Group Rank = 7/13
Pre-race routine:

Just trying to figure everything out. Had to make several trips to the car and whatnot for things that I forgot. Wasn't preparred with something to wear over shorts while waiting to start etc. Pre-race nutrician plan was good.
Event warmup:

not enough - swam half a lap... should have ridden bike for a short distance.
Swim
  • 12m 5s
  • 500 yards
  • 02m 25s / 100 yards
Comments:

about 1/3 of the people in my wave walked - which was allowed at this race. I swam the entirety to practice for open water. That probably hurt my rankings as the walkers were definitely faster with less effort.
What would you do differently?:

Be more calm and fluid. Work on breathing.
Transition 1
  • 03m 32s
Comments:

Decided to forgo pants, but added second shirt that was in backpack. Added HR chest strap and Garmin.
What would you do differently?:

Was cold on ride, but probably could have done without 2nd shirt. Will wear chest strap in the swim next time.
Bike
  • 49m 45s
  • 14 miles
  • 16.88 mile/hr
Comments:

Caught 7 people in my wave, so felt good about that. Maybe could have pushed a liitle more - didn't know how much to save for run.
What would you do differently?:

Push just a bit harder especially the second have as I tired. Remember water bottle on Bike!
Transition 2
  • 00m 18s
Comments:

I don't have clipless peddles, so was in running shoes already. My T2 time was super - 4th out of 103.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 25m 46s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

Good run time for me. The training for the half-marathon really showed up here.
What would you do differently?:

drink on bike so don't need it on run. Remember to start Garmin so know pace and distance to go. Start final kick a bit sooner.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretch.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Experience and knowing how hard to push each event. Need to up my speedwork training. LSD training is solid for thsi distance.

Event comments:

Excellent beginners race.




Last updated: 2011-03-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:05 | 500 yards | 02m 25s / 100yards
Age Group: 11/13
Overall: 0/103
Performance: Below average
Suit: Tri - shorts
Course: Indoor pool
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Bad Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:32
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:49:45 | 14 miles | 16.88 mile/hr
Age Group: 7/13
Overall: 0/103
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Flat and fairly smooth. closed coarse. Some corners but not bad.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:18
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:46 | 03.1 miles | 08m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/13
Overall: 0/103
Performance: Good
Course: Same as bike
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? No
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5