"Vi Tri" Visalia Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
Visalia, California
United States
Visalia Parks & Recreation Department
52F / 11C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 03m
Overall Rank = 35/144
Age Group = 40-45
Age Group Rank = 6/10
Pre-race routine:

marked off my triathlon race day checklist. Arrived at 7:20 or so. Racked my bike and checked in. Felt great and wasn't nervous.
Event warmup:

I warmed up with some light leg stretches. I got in the pool about 10 minutes before the swim started. Swam a few lengths to get the blood flowing.
Swim
  • 09m
  • 400 yards
  • / 100 yards
Comments:

I swam in a group that was a little slow for my liking.
What would you do differently?:

Next year I will swim in a faster group and see how it goes.
Transition 1
  • 03m
Comments:

I took way too long in transition 1. It was cold so I tried putting on a long sleeve compression shirt. Man, what a mistake. It stuck to my wet skin making it difficult to put on.
What would you do differently?:

Buy a number belt.
Bike
  • 28m
  • 9 miles
  • 19.29 mile/hr
Comments:

After a really bad transition, I got going and really, really hammered.
What would you do differently?:

Need to improve on putting and taking cycling shoes on and off.
Transition 2
  • 01m 30s
Comments:

Didn't rack my bike properly and had to spend a few seconds re-racking it.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing different. More triathlons = more experience.
Run
  • 20m
  • 2.5 miles
  • 08m  min/mile
Comments:

Didn't feel comfortable running. I was cramping in the beginning and had back spasms. I got passed up by several competitors in my division.
What would you do differently?:

Need to definitely train more on my running endurance. I will get there..
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Poor transitions, and not enough run training.

Event comments:

Really well organized. Volunteers were super friendly and helpful. Course was marked off and streets blocked off. Pool was heated. What else could I ask for....




Last updated: 2011-04-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:00 | 400 yards | / 100yards
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/144
Performance: Average
Suit: Descente Tri Suit
Course: El Diamonte swimming pool. (16) 25 meter lengths or 8 laps. Outdoor swimming pool with marked off lanes based on ability.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Average Navigation: Below average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:00
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:28:00 | 09 miles | 19.29 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/144
Performance: Good
Heart rate between 170-178BPM
Wind: Headwind
Course: Flat course. Out 4.5 miles, turn around, and come back on same route.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:30
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:20:00 | 02.5 miles | 08m  min/mile
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/144
Performance: Below average
Heart rate between 173-178BPM
Course: Flat course.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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? No
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4