Longboat Key Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Longboat Key, Florida
United States
61F / 16C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 14m 25s
Overall Rank = 213/300
Age Group = 40 - 49 C
Age Group Rank = 9/11
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 4:20 and had a bagel and banana before leaving the house. Arrived, checked in and setup fairly quickly and easily. Waited a bit, then wandered down to the start beach. Kept on the warmup jacket as long as possible.
Event warmup:

Static and dynamic stretches. stayed out of the water, as I didn't want to freeze my butt off. This Florida boy was cold.
Swim
  • 16m 51s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 55s / 100 yards
Comments:

Went in towards the end of the wave, trying to stay out of the fray. Got into a bit of a groove and I was OK. Started struggling half way through and started doing some side strokes to ease the breathing. I have to get better on the breathing. All in all, I was happy with the whole swim.
What would you do differently?:

Continue working on swim form and technique, emphasis on breathing.
Transition 1
  • 03m 7s
Comments:

The start was less then what I would like, but not bad for my second race. Got into the groove early and kept between 20 and 21. Dismount went well.
What would you do differently?:

I need to work on mounts during the winter.
Bike
  • 57m 49s
  • 20 miles
  • 20.76 mile/hr
Comments:

The course was well managed and the volunteers did a great good. There was some obvious drafting, but it looks like a bunch of penalties were handed out.
What would you do differently?:

More practice on mounts and dismounts.
Transition 2
  • 01m 24s
Run
  • 55m 15s
  • 5 miles
  • 11m 03s  min/mile
Comments:

And so the wheels fall off. I know I'm not fast at any of these, but the run just killed me. I really need to get better on the run. I will work on this over the winter.
What would you do differently?:

Keep working on the running, gotta get better.
Post race
Event comments:

This is an enjoyable venue. I will be back. Well managed, lots of volunteers and a nice course. While I am not a fan of the beach run, it was all nicely done.




Last updated: 2011-10-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:51 | 880 yards | 01m 55s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/11
Overall: 0/300
Performance: Good
Suit: N/A
Course: Out and half back.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:07
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:57:49 | 20 miles | 20.76 mile/hr
Age Group: 8/11
Overall: 0/300
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back on a very smooth, well managed course.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:24
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:55:15 | 05 miles | 11m 03s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/11
Overall: 0/300
Performance: Below average
Course: Beach run for mile 1, followed by 4 miles of running the golf course cart path.
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4