Clemson Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Seneca, South Carolina
United States
Set Up Events
70F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 29m 6s
Overall Rank = 232/287
Age Group = Novice
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Not too much. Woke up at 5:00, showered, made a smoothie and headed out the door. Got to the race about 6:40. Got my numbers put on, set up my transition area, then ate a Stinger waffle and went for a quick run.
Event warmup:

I ran about 1/4 mile warm up at about 7:30, then went down and swam for a couple of minutes. Nothing too intense.
Swim
  • 20m
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 40s / 100 meters
Comments:

I did really well on the swim for my fitness and experience level. I didn't expect to knock it out of the park, and my goal was 20 minutes, or less. I need a lot of work on swimming, but I'm happy with how I did today.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really, except for wear a wetsuit. I feel like the guys with suits really moved through the water, so I'm going to have to look into that.
Transition 1
  • 01m 13s
Comments:

I murdered this one, very thrilled! No suit to take off, which is why it's so fast, then just threw on shoes with no socks, helmet, race belt on backwards, sunglasses, then I was out of there.
What would you do differently?:

Not a thing!
Bike
  • 40m 12s
  • 11 miles
  • 16.42 mile/hr
Comments:

I did really well on the bike, again taking into account my experience and fitness level. I really tried to stay under control and not go too hard, but at the same time, I just kept picking in front of me and focusing on passing them. I had a Gu about 3 miles in, which I think helped my race a lot. I was drinking Nuun, which tastes like crap, unfortunately.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really. I need a tri bike to go faster, and keep on training, but I nailed what I was aiming for.
Transition 2
  • 01m 31s
Comments:

I would like to save time by not wearing socks, but the one time I tried it while training, I got two blisters, so I took the time in transistion to put them on. Overall, I would rather have lost 20 secs. than have blisters right now.
What would you do differently?:

learn to run without socks
Run
  • 26m 11s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt great! My mile average isn't great for a triathlete, but it is for me! My fastest 5k ever is only about 40 secs. faster than this time. I felt fantastic the entire time.
What would you do differently?:

Not.a.thing. I really felt great; maybe I could've gone faster, but I felt really good the whole race, and I finished with a near-PR for the 5k. Nailed it.
Post race
Warm down:

Not much, loaded up my transition gear. Had a piece of pizza and some Nuun.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not much, just need to keep training. 6 months ago I couldn't have done this. Heck, three months ago I doubt I could've...

Event comments:

I'm giving a 5 because it was a fantastic event. I have nothing to compare it to, but it wasn't lacking anything I would've added. It was very efficient and well-run.




Last updated: 2012-02-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:00 | 750 meters | 02m 40s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 245/287
Performance: Good
No heart rate data underwater, but I felt MUCH more under control then when I went for my practice swim last week.
Suit: none
Course: It was a good course. Stay to the right of the orange buoys and done in no time. They warned about rocks, but I had no problem.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:13
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:40:12 | 11 miles | 16.42 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 209/287
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Very well-organized and easy to follow. Mostly rolling hills with huge uphill at mile 2 and big downhill at mile 8. Overall really great.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:31
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:26:11 | 03.11 miles | 08m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 232/287
Performance: Good
Course: Started out downhill for 1/4 mile or so, then down for a bit. STEEP hill about 1 1/2 miles in, but short. Downhill at turnaround, then uphill for last 3/4 miles or so.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5