SingTel Tri-Factor Triathlon - Olympic Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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Singapore,
Singapore
Tri-Factor
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 33m 3s
Overall Rank = 52/390
Age Group = M 18 - 44
Age Group Rank = 45/278
Pre-race routine:

Got up early and had breakfast. I was all packed so I loaded the car and headed to East Coast Park. Set up transition and checked out the course and transition exits. Gu Roctane 15 minutes before swim start.
Event warmup:

Short swim in the ocean to warm up.
Swim
  • 29m 15s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 47s / 100 yards
Comments:

Ran into the water and dove through the first wave. THe wave dislodged my HR monitor strap, which ended up around my waist. It is quite difficult to swim and get the HR strap back up around my chest and under my tri top.
What would you do differently?:

Make sure HR strap stays in place.
Transition 1
  • 02m 30s
Comments:

Lots of dirt and debris sticking to the feet. No foot bath to wash sand off feet off of beach.
What would you do differently?:

Run harder.
Bike
  • 1h 09m 36s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 21.42 mile/hr
Comments:

HR was off the chart out of T1 after the swim. Took it smooth and easy to settle HR and get into the pace. Drank too much on the bike. Almost had stomach issues on the run. Pace was good. Annoying to see people passing you while they draft other people.
What would you do differently?:

Drink less water.
Transition 2
  • 02m 39s
Comments:

Dirt all over feet again.
What would you do differently?:

Have a larger towel that I can stand on and clean feet while takin goff bike helmet.
Run
  • 49m 3s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 54s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt ok on the run. Heat and humidity make it hard to cool down. I drank a little much on the bike and had some discomfort but no major issues. Pushed hard at the end and passed a guy right before the finish line.
What would you do differently?:

Push pace a bit harder with 2 miles to go.
Post race
Warm down:

Some stretches, walked around a bit.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Bike fitness.

Event comments:

Event was on time and had lots of volunteers. No food post race and recovery drink tasted like junk. Only posted top 10 times ans splits. Does not break T1 and T2 out of your times (had to do on my own based on my own watch).




Last updated: 2011-09-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:29:15 | 1640 yards | 01m 47s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/278
Overall: 48/390
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri suit
Course: 2 laps in ocean. Low current and waves. Between laps you had to run up onto the beach and go back into the water. Low tide so water was shallow near the beach, you had to walk last 40M into shore.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:30
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:09:36 | 24.85 miles | 21.42 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/278
Overall: 84/390
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: 6 lap course. 1 180 degree hairpin turn, and 2 tight 90 degree turns. Flat and smooth.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 92
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 02:39
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:49:03 | 06.21 miles | 07m 54s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/278
Overall: 43/390
Performance: Average
AHR 162
Course: 2 laps. Flat course, partially shaded.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3