My First Tri - TriathlonSprint


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Hudson, Wisconsin
United States
Tri Fitness
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 32m 27s
Overall Rank = 42/100
Age Group = 40-49
Age Group Rank = 2/3
Pre-race routine:

Got there early, had a little panic when they called for everyone down to the water and My friend hadn't arrived yet with my race packet (She picked it up a day earlier for me).
Event warmup:

Brief swim, not really enough.
Swim
  • 13m 14s
  • 400 yards
  • 03m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

I think I swam good. i passed a bunch of people, and swam straight.
What would you do differently?:

More swim time in training..
Transition 1
  • 07m 48s
Comments:

There was a VERY steep hill up to T1. I was not ready for this, and was winded going up it. I never caught my breath..
What would you do differently?:

I guess practice hills more, or choose a flatter event.
Bike
  • 40m 50s
  • 10 miles
  • 14.69 mile/hr
Comments:

Hills! Was not ready for the hills. Overall I had a solid bike. again I passed several people, however I was SLOW going up the hills. The broken wheel did not help. I ended up walking the last hill because my brakes were rubbing so bad.
What would you do differently?:

Train on hills..
Transition 2
  • 01m 36s
Comments:

Could have been faster, but just couldn't catch my breath from the hillss
What would you do differently?:

Be better prepared.
Run
  • 28m 59s
  • 2 miles
  • 14m 29s  min/mile
Comments:

DISASTER.. I ended up walking more than half I had no legs for the hills. The only flat part of the course was the swim....
What would you do differently?:

I'm a brand new runner, but was disappointed in my performance. I can and will do better
Post race
Warm down:

Jumped in cool lake and sat there like a walrus for a while.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Hills...

Event comments:

I really had fun! I thought the hills were too steep for beginner event and did not match the description of "Rolling Hills" Several people were walking the bike and the run. With that said, I had a FANTASTIC feeling when I finished! I achieved a goal, and even though I struggled a lot I met my time goals for the race. I wanted to be top 50 and finish between 1:30 and 1:40. I did both..




Last updated: 2011-04-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:14 | 400 yards | 03m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/3
Overall: 0/100
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra full wetsuit
Course: Very nice course, TT start. Went around people to pass, not over them. There was a bunch up at the turn buoy, actually had to stop to wait for people to move and a kayak to get out (I guess a swimmer had trouble).
Start type: Wade Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 58F / 14C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 07:48
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:40:50 | 10 miles | 14.69 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/3
Overall: 0/100
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course: Again a VERY hilly course including one right out of the gate. I was still winded from the T1 hill. Several people walking this hill. I did not walk. Mile 5 found some legs, but broke a spoke, Wheel out of tru and rubbing the entire rest of the way.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Bad
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:36
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:28:59 | 02 miles | 14m 29s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/3
Overall: 0/100
Performance:
Course: Hilly, road and trail some sketchy washed out ruts..
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4