Marlborough Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Marlborough, Massachusetts
United States
Streamline Events, LLC.
85F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 40m 13s
Overall Rank = 183/287
Age Group = M4549
Age Group Rank = 14/24
Pre-race routine:

Pre-race nutrition 2.5 hours before the start. Registration and transition set-up began 1.5 hours before the start. 2 transition areas to set up. Set up bike to run (T2) first then rode bike to the swim to run (T1).
Event warmup:

Set up took longer than expected. Didn't get warm up swim in as I ran out of time. Barely wetsuit legal (77 degrees) but decided to go with it. Hot waiting for the swim. Gel and S cap 20 minutes before.
Swim
  • 09m 40s
  • 586 yards
  • 01m 39s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started in back, relaxed. First half had some issues with congestion - mainly slower folks in front (usually stopping or going to breast stroke). Second half much better, Sighting was good and swimming was smooth. Wetsuit was the right call - not overheated at all.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe start even further away from the congestion despite a little longer distance.
Transition 1
  • 03m 17s
Comments:

Long run to my bike location. Suit came off as expected. Socks and bike shoes were probably the biggest show ups. Didn't feel as disoriented as my first tri.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe its time to thing about no socks - especially for a sprint.
Bike
  • 54m 31s
  • 15 miles
  • 16.51 mile/hr
Comments:

First race on a tri-bike (Felt B16) purchased 3 weeks ago. Not enough time on it, but still felt relatively comfortable. Just not ready for the hills as most of what little time I've had was spent getting used to aero. Bike bottle included Gatorade Endurance.
What would you do differently?:

Just more time on the tri-bike. I'm a novice bike rider to begin with and it will take me some time to have good results. Possibly a gel and or S cap before the bike.
Transition 2
  • 01m 36s
Comments:

Second transition area. Used speed laces effectively. Took gel and water.
What would you do differently?:

Not much
Run
  • 31m 10s
  • 3.3 miles
  • 09m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

Tough first loop. Uphill sections were a challenge and the temperature was coming up. Stomach did not feel great. Took my bottled water from T2 with me. Second loop was better, but slow overall.
What would you do differently?:

Just make sure I am properly fueled for the run. Hilly bike course and hot weather got the best of my run.
Post race
Warm down:

None, just more liquids at the finish, and then gathering items from 2 transition areas and riding bike (again uphill!) back to the car.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

More time on the tri-bike and just more bike training in general including hills.

Event comments:

From a participant standpoint the 2 transition areas is a little challenging. Swim course was fine. The bike and run courses were challenging (very hilly). Satisfied to finish. Just need to temper expectaions by factoring in the race venue.




Last updated: 2011-07-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:40 | 586 yards | 01m 39s / 100yards
Age Group: 11/24
Overall: 160/287
Performance: Good
Suit: Orca S3
Course: Triangle out and back.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:17
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:54:31 | 15 miles | 16.51 mile/hr
Age Group: 15/24
Overall: 181/287
Performance: Below average
Wind: None
Course: 3 loops - very hilly, some downhills. Section through the high school included speed bumps and rough road.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:36
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:31:10 | 03.3 miles | 09m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 13/24
Overall: 177/287
Performance: Below average
Course: 2 loops - first half mostly uphill with one large hill.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3