Smile Train Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Wake Forest, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 26m 47s
Overall Rank = 102/152
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 7/13
Pre-race routine:

Ate oatmeal, blueberries, and a bagel. Also had a gel with caffeine at the race site. I got up at 4:30 and I was sleepy.
Event warmup:

Rode bike and set gears. Jogged down hill and back. Swam 100 meters.
Swim
  • 05m 29s
  • 250 meters
  • 02m 11s / 100 meters
Comments:

I like open water swims. I couldn't get the rhythm of turning and pushing off the wall down.
What would you do differently?:

Practice pushing off the wall in the pool.
Transition 1
  • 01m 51s
Comments:

Discombobulated!!! Couldn't get my Garmin on. The pedal of the bike hung on the rack. I left my sunglasses in my bag and got them......UGH!
What would you do differently?:

Be more vigilant and AWAKE when setting up!
Bike
  • 46m 43s
  • 12 miles
  • 15.41 mile/hr
Comments:

I had fun!
What would you do differently?:

More time in the saddle and hill repeats in training.
Transition 2
  • 00m 58s
Comments:

I forgot my run number and a nice volunteer reminded me of it. Thanks! It was right in front of me too!
Run
  • 31m 47s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 10m 15s  min/mile
Comments:

Personal record 5K for me!!!!
What would you do differently?:

Keep training and I'm sure I'll get faster!
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and put my bike and stuff up.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My weight, which I continue to work on.

Event comments:

This is a great race for a great cause. It makes a great first race for anyone. I especially appreciate the cause it supports.




Last updated: 2011-05-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:29 | 250 meters | 02m 11s / 100meters
Age Group: 9/13
Overall: 87/152
Performance: Average
The mat for timing was at the transition area, so I probably actually swam a bit faster.
Suit:
Course: Weaving through lane pool.
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:51
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:46:43 | 12 miles | 15.41 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/13
Overall: 102/152
Performance: Below average
Personal record!!!!
Wind:
Course: Uphill for most of the first half...fun on the way back!
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:58
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:31:47 | 03.1 miles | 10m 15s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/13
Overall: 116/152
Performance: Good
Course: Hilly! I liked the neighborhood kids spraying us with water guns!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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