Tomatoman Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Leamington, Ontario
Canada
Leamington Triathlon Weekend
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 22m 30s
Overall Rank = 130/203
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 3/10
Pre-race routine:

Was thrown off because there was a major thunderstorm the morning and everything was up in the air
Event warmup:

Also thrown off. It was down pouring when I arrived and had to set transition up in the rain. I was frozen to the core and I hadn't even started racing yet. You weren't allowed in the water until it was safe, so everyone huddled under the tents trying to warm up and get dry.
Swim
  • 17m 5s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 17s / 100 meters
Comments:

The stats company didn't track information by age group so difficult to filter all the information. Makes you appreciate Sports Stats!
What would you do differently?:

Everything! I know now I can use 3/1 to help control the hyperventilation when I panic but I really need to work on getting my head screwed on straight. It is crippling and preventing me from racing to my full potential. It cost me second for sure and possibly 1st. I can swim much better than I did.
Transition 1
  • 01m 28s
Comments:

I felt it went well. Everything was in bags do to the rain so I lost a few seconds on getting my shoes but I don't regret that decision.
Bike
  • 38m 2s
  • 20 kms
  • 31.55 km/hr
Comments:

Strong bike leg
What would you do differently?:

try to push the pace a little more now that I am familiar with the running route and could have pushed my legs a little more.
Transition 2
  • 00m 45s
Comments:

Great transition
Run
  • 25m 12s
  • 5 kms
  • 05m 02s  min/km
Comments:

With hindsight I might have been able to push harder on the run and had a 4:55 pace but considering where my head was from the swim I am pleased with my overall performance. The course makes it really easy to pace yourself and keep track of your competition.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

My mental state

Event comments:

The volunteers and organizers were great. They ran with military precision. From a spectators perspective the race is fantastic. There are lots of opportunities to see the racers and cheer them on. It's the only swim where the spectators can walk along the pier and cheer the swimmers on.




Last updated: 2011-12-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:05 | 750 meters | 02m 17s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/203
Performance: Bad
Suit: Orca 3.8
Course: In the harbour but the storm had turned up the water so it was thick with weeds that wrapped around you and dead fish at the start. It was quite choppy and pressed everyone together. The waves were also only 1 minute apart (I'm assuming because of the rain delay) so it was just one big pack fighting through the waves that kept getting bigger as you made your way to the mouth of the harbour. I found it unsettling to keep smelling gasoline and taste it in the water as you swam past the ferry docked. I'd have to say that a harbour was not my favourite swim choice but it did hold the waves back. I panicked badly in the water and truly struggled to get my fear under control. It took too long but I found my friend Jenn's voice and started to swim using 3/1 breathing. i made up ground but my swim was deplorable.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: High
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Below average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 01:28
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:38:02 | 20 kms | 31.55 km/hr
Age Group: 1/10
Overall: 0/203
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Flat and fast. The road leading out is in bad repair and made for a rough start. Some sections were beautifully maintained others were less than stellar. There was some tree coverage to get a break from the wind.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 89
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:45
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:12 | 05 kms | 05m 02s  min/km
Age Group: 2/10
Overall: 0/203
Performance: Good
Course: Mix of paving stones, pavement and gravel. 2.5k loop slightly uphill first 1.25 and the down on the return. Great for pacing. Fun leg of the race.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 1
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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