Eastman Splash, Mash & Dash Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Grantham, New Hampshire
United States
Eastman Recreation
70F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 12m 5s
Overall Rank = 26/179
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 6/16
Pre-race routine:

Ate some cereal, drank water
Event warmup:

Did a small amount of jogging, got in the water for a couple minutes. Walked transition as well.
Swim
  • 07m 2s
  • 580 yards
  • 01m 13s / 100 yards
Comments:

Could tell it was my first time in the wetsuit and open water so far this year. Never felt comfortable, no panic, just not confident. I was glad to hear a lot of other people say the swim was a little hectic.
What would you do differently?:

Get in the open water before my first race.
Transition 1
  • 01m 59s
Comments:

Little slow getting suit off, but not as bad as the fist time last year. Stayed relaxed though and just got it done.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 37m 7s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.40 mile/hr
Comments:

This course suits my abilities I think. False flats and a few punchy hills. Felt bulky legs the first couple miles and then things started to open up. Kicked it hard after the turnaround and passed a lot of people.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, except quit my job and ride more.
Transition 2
  • 01m 1s
Comments:

One bobble getting my running shoes on, but besides that no complaints.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 24m 57s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 01s  min/mile
Comments:

Started off a little slower than I usually do to not burn my matches. I new my friend Dave was coming up from behind and tried to stay in front. He passed me just past the half way point. Tried to hang with him, but blew a little the last km.
What would you do differently?:

Just need to get in that 4th day of running more consistently.
Post race
Warm down:

Drank water, walked around a little.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

full time job, family, house...the stuff I don't mind that makes me slow now.

Event comments:

Eastman is a well put together and fun race that is good to start my tri season with.




Last updated: 2011-04-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:02 | 580 yards | 01m 13s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 54/179
Performance: Below average
Suit: PD Blitz
Course: I think the swim was actually shorter than 1/3 mile, no way was I that fast. Lake swim
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:59
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:37:07 | 12 miles | 19.40 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 22/179
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Slight up hill most of the way back and then slight downhill most of the way back. A few short climbs back up to the park the last 1.5 miles.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:01
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:24:57 | 03.11 miles | 08m 01s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 0/179
Performance: Good
Course: Mostly off-road trail run with a few short and very steep hills to go up and down.
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?
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5]