Hillarys #1 Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Perth, Western Australia
Australia
TriEvents
26C / 79F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 54m 48s
Overall Rank = 581/
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 38/40
Pre-race routine:

Big bowl of cereal, coffee and a glass of water
Event warmup:

stretching
Swim
  • 23m 26s
  • 750 meters
  • 03m 07s / 100 meters
Comments:

Could not do freestyle. Breaststroked the whole way. I was still happy with just finishing it.
What would you do differently?:

I need a swim coach, I just can't freestyle in the ocean.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Put my helmet on backwards and got stopped by an offical! Rather clever of me...
What would you do differently?:

Check which way the helmet is on...I also need to get non-tie-up laces for my shoes.
Bike
  • 55m 34s
  • 20 kms
  • 21.60 km/hr
Comments:

I have no speed on the bike. I can ride all day but have no speed.
What would you do differently?:

Interval training!
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 35m 48s
  • 5 kms
  • 07m 10s  min/km
Comments:

I knew i would struggle in the run after the swim and bike. But i was happy that when i slowed to a walk it was just to quickly catch my breath and then i was of again.
What would you do differently?:

More practise on running after bike.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretches and used recovery socks.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Technique. Intensity training.

Event comments:

Well organised. Awesome spot prizes (not that i won any haha). Overall good vibe.




Last updated: 2011-10-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:23:26 | 750 meters | 03m 07s / 100meters
Age Group: 40/40
Overall: 585/
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 23C / 73F Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:55:34 | 20 kms | 21.60 km/hr
Age Group: 39/40
Overall: 572/
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:35:48 | 05 kms | 07m 10s  min/km
Age Group: 581/40
Overall: 37/
Performance: Average
Course: Nice course, slight hills.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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