South Carroll Tri-to-Win Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Westminster, Maryland
United States
Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation
 		Total Time = 1h 35m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Woke up around 4:30 and ate a yogurt and coffee on the way to the race. I had a late start time so didn't eat my standard PB & J whole wheat bagel until I got there. Drank a gatorade and water while watching others race. In hind sight probably drank too much.
Event warmup:

Waled around and watched other competitors.They ended up moving my start time up 30 minutes.
Swim
  • 09m 44s
  • 437 yards
  • 02m 14s / 100 yards
Comments:

A great swim for me...would have been faster if we could dive in, but had to lower into the water. Felt good and didn't feel that I was working hard to go to go this fast.
Transition 1
  • 01m 40s
Comments:

don't have times yet but felt very fast. Socks and shoes on quickly a small drink and I was off.
Bike
  • 52m 30s
  • 14 miles
  • 16.00 mile/hr
Comments:

Was very concerned about this bike course coming in as I don't have hills of this caliber near where I ride. I planned on trying to attack the course as best I could...and I did. Overall a very rewarding ride and great course. Hit speeds of 35+mph on some of the decents. Passed 8-10 people on the bike and was never passed. Overall I was very pleased with this ride and can't wait to do it again.
What would you do differently?:

Train on hills and longer rides
Transition 2
  • 01m 54s
Comments:

Got stick behind someone walking bike through long channel to transition and this slowed me down some. Didn't have to change my shoes so basically just removed helmet put on belt and went. Should have waited the extra minute for my breathing to recover.
What would you do differently?:

Spent another few minutes to recover more before attempting this run.
Run
  • 30m 4s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 40s  min/mile
Comments:

Here is where it really fell apart for me. I never got my breathing under control after the bike and it plagued me throughout the first half of the run. My lack of hill training also really showed up here. I just had nothing left at this point and had to walk several times even if only a short distance. Also (although really should not complain) the weather had been overcast and pleasant until I started my run. Then the sun came out and the heat was also a factor for me...lots of people were walking on the course. Passed 1 or 2 and got passed once, but I really had hoped to do better here.
What would you do differently?:

Train hills and work on breathing
Post race
Warm down:

Tons of water and walking to cool down.Really had to use the bathroom and ran there straight from the finish. This is due to too much drinking on and before the course

What limited your ability to perform faster:

As I get better on the new road bike and build up my run stamina I think I could be pretty competetive at Only my second triathlon (first one last fall and much easier)...I will definitely be here again.

Event comments:

Great small race and lots of fun




Last updated: 2011-06-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:44 | 437 yards | 02m 14s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance:
My unofficial time in the water from a girlfriend was 6 min and change. still this is an excellent swim for me. Felt good in the water and coming out
Suit: tri suit
Course: 2 per lane
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:40
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:52:30 | 14 miles | 16.00 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Wind:
Course: Very hilly. Large rolling hills in first sections with 2 tough ones. Back section was a slow gradual incline over several miles with a few decent hills.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:54
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:30:04 | 03.11 miles | 09m 40s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Course: Out and back 3 hills on main road
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:
Race evaluation [1-5]