East Fork - Sprint - TriathlonSprint


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Bethel, Ohio
United States
HFP Racing
95F / 35C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 04m 32s
Overall Rank = 204/250
Age Group = 4XL 0-99
Age Group Rank = 5/7
Pre-race routine:

Grabbed my bike and headed for the racks for a "good" spot -- was #2 on the end and so happy enough. Got my race packet, marked & set up the transition area, then headed for the lake to test water temperature and check out the transition. Head over to the Wheelie Fun tent and get my pre-race mojo from Bob and Kyle.
Event warmup:

20 minutes of yoga by the beach
Swim
  • 21m 9s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 48s / 100 meters
Comments:

Were it not for the long run (uphill) to the transition area, I would have had my best time ever for the swim... felt really good. I skipped the wetsuit this time and really don't think I need it. Guess I was suffering from the "I'll drown if I don't wear the suit" paranoia that most new triathletes experience. I'm so over it.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing... I'll get stronger with time.
Transition 1
  • 02m 42s
Comments:

I still spend too much time in transition compared with other racers, but that will come with practice too.
Bike
  • 57m 8s
  • 22 kms
  • 23.10 km/hr
Comments:

Did I mention the hills? I will say that the pack racing side by side coming back from the turn around were road hogs. At one point, the racers were 4 deep and not really concerned about oncoming traffic (fellow racers). Karma dudes... karma. Let's hope YOU'RE still racing at 52.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Will get stronger with time.
Transition 2
  • 02m 3s
Comments:

I like the "riding with feet on top of shoes comment above" there should be an option for "yeah, right". Ditto for "jumping off moving bike".
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I like my feet. I'll eat the extra minute.
Run
  • 41m 29s
  • 5 kms
  • 08m 18s  min/km
Comments:

Since my overall rank was only "next to last" as opposed to "last" I'd say that this was a hard race overall...it was hot, but still cooler than Buckeye Lake. Good volunteer participation. The course for the entire event was beautiful. I loved the music... good rock. The hairpin parallel to the transition area, through the crowd, short hop over the curb, around the tree and then onto the final stretch for the finish line was just plain mean. As I was running the final segment I ran out of steam... and started to walk. Kyle came up behind me and put his hand on my back and said 'come on' ... was all I needed. I love that kid. Walt told me that I forgot to do the "Kyle clap" as I crossed the finish line. I'll make up for it in Springfield.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

You mean cool-down. I made a beeline for the lake.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Hills. And I'm not 20 anymore. Its all good -- I love the races.

Event comments:

Most beautiful course so far... thought the turnout was great given how hot it was. The music was better this time. I miss bananas. Watermellon is good, but I'd trade the cookies and bad pasta for bananas anyday. Apples and peanut butter would be nice too. Anything wet.




Last updated: 2006-05-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:21:09 | 750 meters | 02m 48s / 100meters
Age Group: 4/7
Overall: 189/250
Performance: Good
Suit: none
Course: rectangular -- shallow on the return -- could have walked back
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:42
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:57:08 | 22 kms | 23.10 km/hr
Age Group: 5/7
Overall: 203/250
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Hill. Then more hills. Did I mention the hills? I actually got my little Felt up to 32mph at one point and considering the crappy condition of the road in most places, may consider wearing my wetsuit on the bike rather than the run (body armour) next race.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:03
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:41:29 | 05 kms | 08m 18s  min/km
Age Group: 5/7
Overall: 207/250
Performance:
Course: Hills. I swear that even the swim was uphill. Once you crested the big hill out of transition, the run was actually nice. Maybe a nice "t-bar" or chair lift would be nice (Shannon/Scott????) and we could start the race at the top of the hill? :-)
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
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