YMCA Colonial Beach Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Colonial Beach, Virginia
United States
Set Up Events
 		Total Time = 1h 20m 58s
Overall Rank = 25/144
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 3/15
Pre-race routine:

Took my time getting ready in the morning, but a little too leisurely. By the time I got to the site, got body marked, and set up transition, I only had time for one more potty break - no warm up.
Event warmup:

Splashed around in the WAVES for a little bit before the pre-race announcements.
Swim
  • 16m 55s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 16s / 100 meters
Comments:

That was awful. I have ONLY ever swum in flat water. I have raced a few river courses (this one included), but never had waves like today. I kept it just under the redline/panic mode. But obviously most everyone else had just as bad a day - 4th in AG? I hit about the same time as last year (I don't know how - I guess I was in pretty bad swimming shape then?)
What would you do differently?:

Panic less and "just keep swimming."
Transition 1
  • 01m 14s
Comments:

Wow, 1st in AG!
Age group: 1
Overall: 11
My rack was just inside the transition area, so I had to run with my bike quite a distance. I guess the early break (to pick up the bike) helped me get my HR under control and ready for the run to the mounting line.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing! Probably one of my best T1's.
Bike
  • 37m 19s
  • 14 miles
  • 22.51 mile/hr
Comments:

I was only three seconds from 1st last year, and clinched it this year!!
Only one rider passed me, and he was from the start wave behind me! I thought my cadence was a little slow heading out, so I had to downshift. I've been riding pretty well in the higher gear during my training rides, but I didn't want to wear myself out for the run.
Odd observation: I passed a few guys on tri bikes who were sitting up on their horns instead of down on their bars. There are no hills on this course, and it seemed we were going into the wind as I passed (they were giving up their aero advantage over me with my clip-ons).
I improved by about 2:30 over last year.
What would you do differently?:

Spin a little faster (downshift sooner).
Transition 2
  • 01m 34s
Comments:

I still need work on T2 - I'm just too cheap to buy speed-laces...
Age Group: 6
Overall: 42
What would you do differently?:

Tie my shoes faster!
Run
  • 23m 59s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

This has been my limiter, but I feel I've made great improvements this year - I took over 2:30 off last year's time!
What would you do differently?:

Not much. Pace was good and consistent (1,7:31; 2,7:31; 3,7:36; .21,6:22; avg 7:28 - according to Garmin).
Post race
Warm down:

None - watched/congratulated my friends.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Bad river conditions.

Event comments:

I was a little concerned about the new transition area and amount of area we had to travel over the gravel road, but it turned out really well.
I felt I raced pretty well last year and was very pleased to have dropped almost five minutes this year!




Last updated: 2011-06-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:55 | 750 meters | 02m 16s / 100meters
Age Group: 4/15
Overall: 53/144
Performance: Average
Suit: No
Course: Triangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 79F / 26C Current: High
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:14
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:37:19 | 14 miles | 22.51 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/15
Overall: 15/144
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Lollipop loop - VERY flat.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:34
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Bad
Running
00:23:59 | 03.11 miles | 07m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/15
Overall: 37/144
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back. Also very flat.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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] 4