Inside-Out Sports Olympic Triathlon at BeaverDam - TriathlonOlympic


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Wake Forest, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
Overcast
 		Total Time = 8h 00m
Overall Rank = 93/95
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

3 performance banana pancakes
Event warmup:

This was my first ever triathlon so I was basically looking around and seeing what everyone else was doing. I found my # range, racked my hunk of steel then organized everything on my towel.
Swim
  • 31h 20m 1s
  • 1500 meters
  • 2h 05m 20s / 100 meters
Comments:

First time swimming in a wetsuit on open water. Took some getting used to especially with the choppy water. Found a good rhythm about halfway through and made it to the finish.
What would you do differently?:

Focus on each stroke instead of worrying about getting kicked in the face.
Transition 1
  • 08m 9s
Comments:

Could not get the wetsuit off. This took forever. Finally got it off after 5 mins of frustration; ate some direct fuel bites; unracked the bike then ran to the mount point.
What would you do differently?:

Learn how to take a wet suit off quickly
Bike
  • 2h 00m 7s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 13.09 mile/hr
Comments:

Terrible bike. I borrowed this from my girlfriend's brother. Only trained on the bike for one day totaling 4 miles prior to the race. Ride was extremely painful with about 6 miles left; thought I tore my left hamstring. Not used to sitting on a bike seat for that long.
What would you do differently?:

Get fitted for a proper bike; train more.
Transition 2
  • 02m 5s
Comments:

Already had my running shoes on while riding the bike. Ate 2 more direct fuel bites; grabbed the water bottle; racked the bike then ran out.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing; easy transition
Run
  • 51h 50m
  • 6.2 miles
  • 8h 21m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

Legs felt strong all the way through. Picked up pace on second lap.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Stretch; Recovery drink

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training on the bike

Event comments:

First triathlon so I don't have anything to compare it to. I thought it was a great race and overall very fun. People were very supportive; appreciate all the encouragement.




Last updated: 2011-04-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
31:20:00.8 | 1500 meters | 2h 05m 20s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 74/95
Performance: Average
Suit: Orca
Course: Rectangular - OW
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 61F / 16C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 08:09
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Bad Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:00:07 | 26.2 miles | 13.09 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 95/95
Performance: Bad
Wind: Headwind
Course: Flat in the beginning then rolling hills near the end.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:05
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
51:50:00.5 | 06.2 miles | 8h 21m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 49/
Overall: 0/95
Performance: Good
Course: Rolling hills along paved road.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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