TrySports Mayo Lake Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
Roxboro, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 37/131
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 2/9
Pre-race routine:

Woke up, snagged a couple of power bars and a Gatorade and drove to the site.
Event warmup:

After setting everything up, got on the bike and rode up to 49 and back. Also did a little swim, since I have not been able to do an OWS since my previous race fail, wanted to make sure I got myself calmed and ready before the start.
Swim
  • 14m
  • 820 yards
  • 01m 43s / 100 yards
Comments:

Good swim, lots of hydrilla, there is a point that comes out into the course that I got a little close to and was concerned about "running aground"

Start was in so much muck, when I tried to jump forward at the start, my body stayed in position and my feet just went down into the mud. Nasty.

Settled in behind someone, but he would completely stop his stroke to sight, then I would pretty much run into him, but when he was swimming, he was faster. Constant pulling away and catching up and it threw off my rhythm and for some reason couldn't change my line to adjust.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, pleased with this effort.
Transition 1
  • 01m 43s
Comments:

This went very well. Actually practiced this and felt very confident and organized.
What would you do differently?:

Skip the nutrition on this short of a race, didn't eat anything anywhere on course, but spent time putting the blocs into my pocket.
Bike
  • 47m 6s
  • 16 miles
  • 20.38 mile/hr
Comments:

Nice ride, did it the weekend prior, but the course was slightly different from stated course (better, course on website had a NASTY climb). Good pace, passed some people, got passed by some people.
What would you do differently?:

Need to ride more to get faster, but overall didn't expect to be as fast as I was for this race (never done a solo ride with 20+ avg before this).
Transition 2
  • 00m 40s
Comments:

First time using yankz laces. Must say, I'm a fan for life now. Even though I had to dump the water out of my shoes, they went on quickly.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 25m 19s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

Took a while to get my heart rate where I wanted it and get comfortable with my pace. Saw another clyde in front, but decided I didn't have it in me to go catch him, then a little later, saw him having shoe issues and passed him. Unfortunately, didn't take too long for him to pass me back and that was all she wrote (If I'd have known it was for 1st, I might have dug a little deeper and tried, oh well).
What would you do differently?:

I need a pair of trail shoes. I was afraid to run in the flat areas of the trails because they were so muddy and slick.
Post race
Warm down:

Have some water and wait for my wife to finish. Enjoy the nice cold rain shower and relax.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training and the wet rain, everything else was at or above my current expectations.

Event comments:

Good job by the FS staff. Nice venue, and the price is just right.




Last updated: 2011-08-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:00 | 820 yards | 01m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/9
Overall: 43/131
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri Suit
Course: Point to point. Out to turn around, then different route to exit farther down cove
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:43
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
00:47:06 | 16 miles | 20.38 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/9
Overall: 42/131
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Rolling with a couple good long hills.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 95
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:40
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:19 | 03 miles | 08m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/9
Overall: 47/131
Performance:
Course: Trail run, muddy
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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