Triangle Orthopaedic Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Raleigh, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 44m 45s
Overall Rank = 65/73
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 1/2
Pre-race routine:

Got up at hotel in Raleigh. Went to McDonalds with husband and daughter. Ate oatmeal. Got to race site.
Event warmup:

Jogged a bit, set up transition. Got in water and swam a bit
Swim
  • 20m 4s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 27s / 100 yards
Comments:

Tough at first and I've been trained in rescue diving,etc. Pretty scary when water went in my mouth. Found a rhythm and alternated between breast and crawl stroke.
What would you do differently?:

Put my goggles on at the start!
Transition 1
  • 04m 59s
Comments:

I hated running up the boat ramp. I was able to run once I got to the top.
What would you do differently?:

Try to run even though my feet hurt!
Bike
  • 43m 50s
  • 10.5 miles
  • 14.37 mile/hr
Comments:

I need to figure this thing out!
What would you do differently?:

Practice, figure out which gears work best on what hills, etc.
Transition 2
  • 01m 22s
Comments:

Ran in the same shoes I biked it.
What would you do differently?:

Remember where my rack is!
Run
  • 34m 31s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 11m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

I have only been running since September. I have done several 5 and 10Ks. I must have been running on adrenaline because this was my fastest ever timed 5K!
What would you do differently?:

Could have picked up the pace a bit.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked over to bouncy house to find my kid. Ate Jimmy Johns.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training! I have only been training a short time. More bricks. Need to get in OW and swim more! I realize this is as much of a psychological challenge as it is a physical one!

Event comments:

Not much to compare it to, but a fun first race for me! Very easy to follow directions!




Last updated: 2011-04-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:04 | 820 yards | 02m 27s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 59/73
Performance: Average
Suit: Full
Course: Triangular
Start type: Wade Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:59
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:43:50 | 10.5 miles | 14.37 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 64/73
Performance: Below average
Wind: None
Course: Nice scenic ride through Raleigh.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:22
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:34:31 | 03.1 miles | 11m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 67/73
Performance:
Course: Pretty course. A lot of uphill at first, but fun!
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? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5