Naperville Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Naperville, Illinois
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
70F / 21C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 23m 29s
Overall Rank = 525/1600
Age Group = over 40 clyde
Age Group Rank = 6/23
Pre-race routine:

Got up and had a PBJ bagel. Had some coffee about an hour before leaving.
Event warmup:

Fighting the butterfly swarm was my warm-up. This was my first event.
Swim
  • 08m 45s
  • 437 yards
  • 02m / 100 yards
Comments:

Masses line up by approximate swim time and start in groups of 4 every 5 seconds or so. I lined up in the 7 minute group. It became evident quickly that not many people were in the correct group. it was like swimming through a log jam. There were people side stroking and back stroking on the initial 100m stretch. Once I got clear I was able to move a little.
What would you do differently?:

Start in a faster group
Transition 1
  • 05m 6s
Comments:

I felt like I was moving, but it must have been slow motion.
What would you do differently?:

Forget trying to dry off and just get going.
Bike
  • 38m 51s
  • 13.67 miles
  • 21.11 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt good on the bike. It is my best event. There were tons of people on the course. Course is 2 laps of same streets so it seemed even more crowded. I was passing people like they were standing still which made me feel good.
What would you do differently?:

Hydrate a little better but otherwise nothing
Transition 2
  • 03m 1s
Comments:

Again felt like I was moving, but not so fast. Made mistake and forgot my number belt and was almost out of transition when I remembered and ghad to run back for it. probably doubled my time.
What would you do differently?:

remember my number
Run
  • 27m 46s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 58s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt pretty good overall. Running is my worst event. Gained speed once I got flowing. Good finish
What would you do differently?:

Train!
Post race
Warm down:

Walked. Drank a gatorade. had an orange and a cookie.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Experience, training.

Event comments:

A good first outing. All the experience gained was invaluable. I was ready to go again about an hour later because I was stoked to do better. The tri-bug has got me.




Last updated: 2011-03-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:45 | 437 yards | 02m / 100yards
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 420/1600
Performance: Average
Suit: tri-suit
Course: Kind of an open water/pool lane swim.
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:06
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:38:51 | 13.67 miles | 21.11 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 270/1600
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Paved roads. All traffic blocked off.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks:
T2
Time: 03:01
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:27:46 | 03.1 miles | 08m 58s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 806/1600
Performance: Average
Course: Mostly flat. A couple small inclines getting to road then out and back.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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] 4