Y Not Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Boise, Idaho
United States
Treasure Valley YMCA
82F / 28C
Overcast
Total Time = 38m 59s
Overall Rank = 5/199
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 1/13
Pre-race routine:

got transitions set up; biked run course to note landmarks 1/2 mile from finish; watched other racers & hung w/ family
Event warmup:

easy bike; walking
Swim
  • 07m 50s
  • 440 yards
  • 01m 47s / 100 yards
Comments:

The buoy floated away before our heat. They brought it back, but for time's sake didn't remeasure. I swam faster than a couple years ago, but the time was about 45 seconds slow. I think the course was long - so did others in my heat. Kept getting seaweed over my shoulders and arms!
What would you do differently?:

Find someone fast to draft behind.
Transition 1
  • 00m 59s
Comments:

pretty smooth. no socks. shoes on at bike - passed a guy trying to do it the "right" way.
Bike
  • 15m 47s
  • 6 miles
  • 22.81 mile/hr
Comments:

Windy first half - but didn't feel the benefit on the return :-( Felt pretty good - no one passed me. Didn't carry water or tools. Wheelbuilder.com disc insert. Slowed a bit at end to prep for run.
What would you do differently?:

Hug the corners even more. Focus more on full circle peddling. Train harder on bike & add more lower body strength training.
Transition 2
  • 00m 50s
Comments:

put on socks; went smoothly;
What would you do differently?:

could practice putting on race belt while running
Run
  • 13m 32s
  • 2 miles
  • 06m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

With only two miles, not a lot of time to recover from the bike - just had to kick it into gear. No side ache. Took one swallow of water at turnaround. Focused on keeping a quick turnover. Passed one or two in my division. Strong kick at end.
What would you do differently?:

I could have started the kick a LITTLE sooner. But I didn't see anyone to catch (30 seconds ahead) or beat (over 30 seconds back).
Post race
Warm down:

walked a bit. Talked w/ friends & family. Had some grapes, water & a provided taco.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Seaweed. Wind. Legs only 95% (was on my feet in the heat all day yesterday working).

Event comments:

2nd time doing the full race - loved it! Fun atmosphere at night in Boise. Lots of spectators. Odd that there would be 3 pros racing. I recommend this race to anyone interested in tri's. I wish they'd time the transitions - can't truly gauge performance in each section without that - or see how you matched up in the swim & bike against others (times are combined w/ T1 & T2).




Last updated: 2011-08-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:50 | 440 yards | 01m 47s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/13
Overall: 0/199
Performance: Average
Suit: tri shorts
Course: Parkcenter pond - warm; U-shaped swim; lots of seaweed on first third!
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:59
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:15:47 | 06 miles | 22.81 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/13
Overall: 0/199
Performance: Average
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: out & back on city streets; small inclines here & there
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:50
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:13:32 | 02 miles | 06m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/13
Overall: 0/199
Performance: Average
Course: out & back on greenbelt.
Keeping cool Drinking
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4