Hudson Crossing Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Schuylerville, New York
United States
Green Leaf Racing
62F / 17C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 31m 4s
Overall Rank = 151/267
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 10/10
Pre-race routine:

None
Event warmup:

Walked back and forth between the Transition area and my truck 4 times. I got the idea to not wear my tri shorts. Then, I decided I would get changed in the car. I changed my mind, decided to change in the porta potty. I had already walked back once to stash my keys at the transition area, and when I realized I'd lock my shorts in the truck, I ran to the transition area, and ran back to the truck. Relieved to find my $85 shorts - but winded.
Swim
  • 11m 9s
  • 500 yards
  • 02m 12s / 100 yards
Comments:

I was only in the water about 1 minute before we started. Lost my breath several times from getting kicked, and then drinking water. Glad I knew to flip to recover.

What would you do differently?:

Try to remain more composed after kicks and sips.

I was worried towards the about my decision to use non-Rx goggles and contacts in. I had decided that I really wanted my contacts because I thought it was supposed to rain. But it didn't!
Transition 1
  • 03m 59s
Comments:

Struggled a bit with my pedals. For some reason, I locked in first with my left foot - I usually start with my right foot in. Brain felt numb after the swim.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure. I felt good about helping a woman screaming - I got her bike back up which is what I think she wanted.


Bike
  • 46m 35s
  • 12 miles
  • 15.46 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike is long. I passed a few folks, and think I did OK. I felt pretty good about riding up the hill when I saw a few people walking up the hill!
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 2
  • 02m 37s
Comments:

Forgot where my bike was!

Felt fast. Liked the speedlaced.

My fancy Zoot number holder messed up as I rounded the corner and headed up along the canal! I had to knot it and as I slid it over my head 1 of the little squeeze cord rips let go. I ran the whole 3.1 miles with the number tucked under the thing!


Run
  • 26m 45s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 36s  min/mile
Post race
Warm down:

bannana, everything bagel, several cups of gatorade.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Bike was very slow compared to my age group :(


Event comments:

OK - so this was my first OWS triathlon. But it was SO much more fun than the YMCA!


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Last updated: 2011-05-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:09 | 500 yards | 02m 12s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/267
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: 2nd time swimming in my Med/Large Vortex 4 sleeveless. No shirt! I didn't realized til we were all lined up that some men wear tops in the water to save time. Love my suite. Out, around some bouys hard left and out. I was only in the water about 1 minute before we started. Lost my breath several times from getting kicked, and then drinking water. Glad I knew to flip to recover
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Shot
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:59
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:46:35 | 12 miles | 15.46 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/267
Performance: Good
Heart Rate: Average:153 Max:171
Wind: None
Course: GREAT! Farm country
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 81
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:37
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:26:45 | 03.11 miles | 08m 36s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/267
Performance:
HR Average:160 Max: 173
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4