LA Tri Series #3 - Championship Distance - TriathlonOlympic


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San Dimas, California
United States
Tri Events
70F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 3h 03m 45s
Overall Rank = 170/304
Age Group = F30-34
Age Group Rank = 12/19
Pre-race routine:

Normal breakfast, quick drive to race.
Event warmup:

10 minute swim
Swim
  • 28m 48s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 46s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim was more physical compared to last year. The race started late and they sent the waves off every 90 seconds rather than every 5 minutes. Got kicked by racers switching to breast or sidestroke in the outbound leg. The return leg went well. Water temp was too warm for a full wetsuit.
What would you do differently?:

Starting wide and further forward in the group would have helped me avoid the majority of the contact. I should have paid more attention to other racers and avoided getting kicked.
Transition 1
  • 02m 3s
Comments:

Not bad
What would you do differently?:

Pull my cap and goggles off on the way out of the water.
Bike
  • 1h 30m 57s
  • 24.23 miles
  • 15.98 mile/hr
Comments:

Had mechanical issues on the second lap and nearly went down. Managed to get the brakes and chain situation sorted out and back on course after a few minutes. I handled the situation well and didn't panic.
What would you do differently?:

Not have a mechanical issue ... I am pleased that I stayed calm and dealt with the situation. Probably would have finished the bike several minutes faster without the mechanical issue. It happens.
Transition 2
  • 01m 21s
Comments:

T1 went well
Run
  • 1h 00m 36s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

I paced the run well for me and managed the hills.
What would you do differently?:

More run training if I want to go faster.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, got water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training.

Event comments:

This is a good local race. Very competitive field. The course is hilly (both bike and run) lots of fun.




Last updated: 2012-01-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:28:48 | 1640 yards | 01m 46s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/19
Overall: 0/304
Performance: Average
Suit: Full 2XU
Course:
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:03
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:30:57 | 24.23 miles | 15.98 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/19
Overall: 0/304
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course: 3 loops around the lake
Road: Rough  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:21
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:00:36 | 06.21 miles | 09m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/19
Overall: 0/304
Performance: Average
Course: 1 loop around the lake with an out and back section by the airport
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? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3