Mayflower Sprint Triathlon at Plymouth Rock - TriathlonSprint


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Plymouth, Massachusetts
United States
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69F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 11m 11s
Overall Rank = 119/352
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 4:30am. Half bagel with peanutbutter. Loaded bike on the truck and lubed chain and gears with spray. It seems that dispite how early I get to an event that I am always rushed and wishing I had more time. Should have streached more.
Event warmup:

Short swim.
Swim
  • 13m 5s
  • 586 yards
  • 02m 14s / 100 yards
Comments:

Overall good swim. Last year the water had a strong fuel taste this year it was not noticable.
What would you do differently?:

Consentrate on form and get a start position out front. I feel that I was catching and passing people more and more as the race went on. Was never over exerted probably could have worked harder without over doing it.
Transition 1
  • 04m 34s
Comments:

Long run from swim exit to T1 area. Not in a bad way. Nice carpet covering path no slippery or rocky spots.
What would you do differently?:

Forgot to run after getting out of the water. I helped the guy in front of me with his wetsuit zipper and then asked him for help with mine. Started running after someone passed me running.
Bike
  • 34m 1s
  • 12 miles
  • 21.17 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Could have worked harder.
Transition 2
  • 01m 42s
Comments:

high five the family on the way through transition. Went to wrong rack first. Racked bike, changed shoes, set garmin for run. Grabbed extra water bottle for run and was glad to have it.
What would you do differently?:

look for bike rack from perspective of all entry and exit points.
Run
  • 17m 52s
  • 3 miles
  • 05m 58s  min/mile
Comments:

Did not know what exactly the run course was and did not do a good job of planning my level of effort. Latched on to a younger runner half way through. He was running a good pace but I think I could have gone faster.
What would you do differently?:

Run harder.
Post race
Warm down:

Half bagel, bannana, muscle milk, coconut water drink.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Probably could have gotten a better nights sleep ( move the kids to there own bed earlier).

Event comments:

Event staff were friendly, helpful and Enthusiastic! Lots of volunteers. Bike course was well marked with staff at every turn.




Last updated: 2011-08-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:05 | 586 yards | 02m 14s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/352
Performance: Good
Suit: Yes Full
Course: Three Large Red Triangular Bouys. First two keep on your left then i right turn around the third to the dock. Four ladders offered easy of exit from the water. point-to-point course in Plymouth Harbor. a barrier beach and jetty protect the harbor. swim begins with a water start at the foot of the State Boat Ramp. Swimmers swim 1/3-mile from The State Boat Ramp and exit at the dock at the bow of The Mayflower II and run 1/4 mile on indoor/outdoor carpet to the transition area at Memorial State Park.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:34
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:34:01 | 12 miles | 21.17 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 95/352
Performance: Average
Ave HR 159 Max HR 170
Wind: None
Course: Nice course pavement is good. Some hills nothing to bad.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:42
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:17:52 | 03 miles | 05m 58s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 140/352
Performance: Average
Course: 2 loop run included a large set of granite stairs. Busy, at some points there were runners, and bikes going in both directions in a narrow space.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4