Capital of Texas Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Austin, Texas
United States
Capital of Texas Triathlon
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Total Time = 2h 45m 39s
Overall Rank = 346/
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 25/77
Pre-race routine:

Picked up packet and checked in bike Sunday afternoon so I wouldn't have to worry about finding a spot in transition. Pre-race meal at Shady Grove then went to hotel to try a get some sleep. I woke up about 5 or 5:15 and took a shower, got dressed and ate my peanut butter and banana sandwich with coffee. Left for race site about 6ish. I guess I entered in the wrong area because I had to go back and find the body marking to get my age put on my calf. I really like the race number tats. They seem to last longer and didn't wash off in the swim. Finished setting up transition and walked around and waited.
Event warmup:

Walked around and got to see the Pros finish their swim. Did some light stretching before jumping in the water. Warmed myself up a little in the water and waited for the "bang".
Swim
  • 27m 46s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 51s / 100 meters
Comments:

I didn't seem to catch a good rhythm until after the second turn and by then my goggles were fogged up and I had a hard time sighting. At the turn around I keyed on one of the bridge pylons (the wrong one) and had to reset my course. Once I made the final turn I could not see the swim exit and ended up swimming off course. I had to breast stroke to find the exit and made a bee-line for it.

I am, still, having a hard time with my breathing in the races. In the pool I have no problems with bilateral breathing. Once I get in the race I can only breath to my left.
What would you do differently?:

I think I am going to get some goggles with a bigger field of vision and I really need to practice OWS and sighting. I only get in the open water for the races which is not a good thing. Overall, I am very happy that I got under 2 minutes per 100.
Transition 1
  • 03m 27s
Comments:

Thank you God for the wetsuit peelers. It was a long run from the swim exit to transition. Found my bike right where I left it, through my stuff down, put my glasses and helmet in and away I went. I left my shoes clipped in and with the long run my feet were pretty dirty when I got to the bike mount.
What would you do differently?:

Not much. Maybe try some swim/bike bricks to get legs used to running after the swim.
Bike
  • 1h 18m 32s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 18.99 mile/hr
Comments:

Holy cow! I need to work on my hills. That turn around on San Jacinto, into the wind, was brutal. I like the challenge of the course with the hills and the turns. I didn't like it with the wind. For the most part I kept a good cadence and speed. That wind slowed me down quite a bit. It did get a little crowded but, after doing the sprint last year, I was prepared for it. The worst parts were the turn arounds where it really started slowing down in the last 2 laps.

It was really great being able to see my wife and daughter a couple of times on the bike route. With the late start time she move to the run route after my second lap.
What would you do differently?:

Find a place where I can practice on some hills. I also think I need to add some interval training on one or two of my bike rides.
Transition 2
  • 02m 39s
Comments:

Legs where a little wobbly coming off the bike. I stopped for a few seconds to wipe the mud off my feet before I put my socks and shoes on.
What would you do differently?:

I'm getting better at the flying dismount. Not much I can do about the dirt and sand in transition.
Run
  • 53m 48s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 40s  min/mile
Comments:

I am, still, having a hard time on the run after the bike. I just didn't feel like I was moving fast enough. Once again, I got a side stitch in the first mile. Worked that out and kept to my plan. (5:1 run/walk) The last mile I did not need a walk break so I just ran.
What would you do differently?:

Change my plan. For the shorter distances, I think I am going to just run and not do the run/walk. During my training I was putting in some brick workouts, they just didn't seem to prepare me enough.
Post race
Warm down:

Grabbed some food and recovery drinks then walked to the massage tent and waited.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My skills and ability.

Event comments:

My biggest issue with the race this year was the timing results. I left for the hotel after 12:00 and they still had not been posted. When the results were posted they were wrong. (Off by 4 minutes on the swim) They did get them corrected, though. I do like this race and will, probably, do it again. Just not next year, IMTX. 25 out of 77 puts me at the back of the front :) moving up




Last updated: 2011-04-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:46 | 1500 meters | 01m 51s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/77
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Happy with the 1:51/100
Suit: sleeveless
Course: one loop
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 71F / 22C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:27
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:18:32 | 24.85 miles | 18.99 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/77
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Average HR for bike 163
Wind: Cross-winds with gusts
Course: 4 loops
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:39
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:53:48 | 06.21 miles | 08m 40s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/77
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
avg hr 169 and peaked at 189
Course: 2 loops
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized?
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 2