Cedar Beach Sprint Aquathlon - Aquathlon


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Miller Place, New York
United States
Tri and Du It Multisport
Sunny
 		Total Time = 59m 22s
Overall Rank = 6/7
Age Group = W30-34
Age Group Rank = 2/2
Pre-race routine:

This was my first race, and I wasn't really prepared very well. I have a pool swimming (competitive) background, so I wasn't too worried about the swim, but I have no longevity for the run. I woke up at 4:30, had a breakfast bar and water and drove to the site.
Event warmup:

I got marked first thing, set up my stuff and got my chip. I met a really cool guy that helped calm my nerves. He told me if I was a strong swimmer, to go for it instead of holding back like the articles suggest for newbies.I walked the transition area several times to get an idea of where I was heading and then stretched. Then I jumped in the water and swam a bit. I didn't wear a wetsuit for the event so I had the bonus of being stared at.
Run
  • 00m
  • 0 miles
  •  min/mile
Transition 1
  • 00m
Swim
  • 15m 38s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 47s / 100 yards
Comments:

The first wave cut the corner buoy. My wave did not. I was a little unused to open water swims, so I kept my head out of water a lot. Considering I did this, I did really well time wise here. When I can get used to head down swimming I should blast right through the course.
What would you do differently?:

Practice open water swimming.
Transition 2
  • 02m 57s
Comments:

I felt a little off balance getting out of the water, so walked up to the transition. The sand was soooo rocky until the carpet. I put on my race shirt, shorts, socks and sneaks no problem. I didn't wear a wetsuit, so I didn't worry about that.
Run
  • 40m 47s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 13m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

Since there were only 6 of us doing the Aquathlon, I was alone when I left the transition. I felt a little unsure, as there was no one to follow, but I had walked the transitions earlier in the day. I am still getting my running legs in general, so I powerwalked most of the way. Halfway through my first time to the turnaround, my only class competitor passed me. I tried to run here and there, but I felt out of breath and kept getting stitches. During my second lap, the top tier triathletes started passing me. I managed to run about 1 k of the entire thing, including the turnaround at the transition and the finish. I am so proud I finished under an hour (barely!)
What would you do differently?:

Train more, run more.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched a little, walked around.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of running training.

Event comments:

I wrote "too hard" based on my ability...but I realize I don't have the ability yet....not enough training on my part went into this.




Last updated: 2011-10-11 12:00 AM
Running
00:00:00 | 00 miles |  min/mile
Age Group: 0/2
Overall: 0/7
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
T1
Time:  00:00
Overall:
Putting on cap, goggles and wetsuit:
Getting out of shoes:
Swimming
00:15:38 | 880 yards | 01m 47s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 5/7
Performance: Below average
Suit: Competetive bathing suit
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 67F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time:  02:57
Overall:
Removing cap, goggles and wetsuit:
Getting into shoes:
Running
00:40:47 | 03.11 miles | 13m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/2
Overall: 6/7
Performance: Bad
Course: Flat and fast, but still a hill by LI standards. Out and back with 2 loops. Out on a running path surrounded by beach, back on the road.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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] 4