Smile Train Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Wake Forest, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 10m 42s
Overall Rank = 103/377
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 10/14
Pre-race routine:

I woke up at 4:15 and at some oatmeal. Ate a banana at the race. I had a gatorade prime too. I tried that at the Tobacco Road Half and PRed so I decided to use it again.
Event warmup:

I swam several laps and practiced flip turning under the ropes.
Swim
  • 04m 21s
  • 250 yards
  • 01m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

My wife started right in front of me and I mentioned that to the starter and he said he was going to save my marriage and let me have a minute behind so I wouldn't pass her. I knew since she was a better swimmer I had no chance anyway. Even with the minute between, I still passed one swimmer. I need to try open water swims where I'm not having to deal with passing people in a lane.
What would you do differently?:

I just need to work on swimming more.
Transition 1
  • 01m 33s
Comments:

I felt pretty good in T1. I need to practice more.
What would you do differently?:

Practice more!
Bike
  • 42m 10s
  • 12 miles
  • 17.08 mile/hr
Comments:

This is where I need to work. Looking at the people in front of me, they all went around 19-20 on the bike. I need to start riding in groups or just getting more time in the saddle.
What would you do differently?:

Ride more!
Transition 2
  • 00m 50s
Comments:

I felt great in T2. I just switched to yanks laces. They worked great and I was able to get in and get out fast.
Run
  • 21m 48s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

I was really happy with the run. I decided not to wear my Garmin throughout the race. I felt like if I did, I would not have put up this time. This is the fastest I've ever run a 5k.
What would you do differently?:

Run harder up the last hill.
Post race
Warm down:

Waited on my wife to finish. Ate some tacos, fruit etc.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Just needed to train more.

Event comments:

This race is for such a good cause. I will definitely keep doing it. Last year I was in a bad car accident a week before and wasn't able to compete. I was so happy that I was able to this year.




Last updated: 2011-05-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:04:21 | 250 yards | 01m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 0/377
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:33
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:42:10 | 12 miles | 17.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 0/377
Performance: Average
Wind:
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:50
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:21:48 | 03.1 miles | 07m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 0/377
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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] 4