Tri-Shark Classic Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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LeRoy, Illinois
United States
trishark
700F / 371C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 02m 58s
Overall Rank = 12/425
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 3/57
Pre-race routine:

the usual oatmeal and pb bagel. got to the race early and set up. helped a friend with his first tri. socializing.
Event warmup:

4 mile bike spin. not able to do much else since i was helping friend with a borrowed wheel.
Swim
  • 08m 56s
  • 600 yards
  • 01m 29s / 100 yards
Comments:

never really got my stroke going and didn't feel comfortable.
What would you do differently?:

suck it up and spend the time in the pool.
Transition 1
  • 00m 50s
Comments:

good t1.
What would you do differently?:

nada.
Bike
  • 32m
  • 13 miles
  • 24.38 mile/hr
Comments:

first race on the new renn disc. felt fast and strong the whole way. love the sound of the disc! the course was just a bit longer than 13 miles and my average was 24.51 mph. fastest avg. split ever!
Transition 2
  • 00m 49s
Comments:

just a little slip getting right shoe on but not bad.
Run
  • 20m 22s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 06m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

wanted to really push the run but didn't. felt a little conservative at the end.
What would you do differently?:

stick to the plan of pushing a little harder.
Post race
Warm down:

drink lots and walk the legs out. cheer on the huge tri club group.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

mediocre swim. didn't push the run.

Event comments:

i love this race! best organization around and a really cool venue. lots of people from the tri club make the weekend a great time:)




Last updated: 2006-04-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:56 | 600 yards | 01m 29s / 100yards
Age Group: 11/57
Overall: 37/425
Performance: Below average
Suit: long john
Course: triangle. right turns
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:50
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:32:00 | 13 miles | 24.38 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/57
Overall: 5/425
Performance:
Wind: Little
Course: flat with a small rise at mile 9.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 92
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:49
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:20:22 | 03.1 miles | 06m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/57
Overall: 25/425
Performance: Good
Course: out and back with small rollers. shaded.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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