Vulcan Tinman Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Vulcan, Alberta
Canada
18C / 64F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 58m 29s
Overall Rank = 4/490
Age Group = M30-39
Age Group Rank = 3/58
Pre-race routine:

Heat wasn't until 3:15pm so normal Sat, taking daughter to Dance/Gymnastics, then off on the 1.5 hr drive to Vulcan. Ate some Wendy's at about 11:30

Swim
  • 09m 42s
  • 500 meters
  • 01m 56s / 100 meters
Comments:

Only swam a couple times since Sept, so pretty pleased. Got the closest lane to the exit, which isn't very fair to everyone else, should start on the other side IMO.
Transition 1
  • 02m 30s
Comments:

No practice this season, so no flying leap/shoes on bike. Clipped in at the start line like a good boy.

Bike
  • 24m 57s
  • 15 kms
  • 36.07 km/hr
Comments:

Only biked to work a few times since Sept, so wasn't expecting much. Put all my race gear (cover, 404 front, vit corsa tires/latex, aero helmet) to make sure I beat a few co-workers on the bike. :)

Took a full flat repair kit, but no fluids as I thought there'd be a water station at the turn around. There was not. Oh well - I keep a bottle in Trans.


What would you do differently?:

Maybe bring a bottle on the aerobars.

Transition 2
  • 01m 20s
Run
  • 20m 1s
  • 5 kms
  • 04m  min/km
Comments:

Ran a 5k race last week in 19, so pretty happy I was only a minute and change shorter - but without any bricks it was pretty painful.

Post race
Warm down:

Bit of gator, bit of water and some apples. Gave the pancake to my daughter


What limited your ability to perform faster:

Have really only been run focused this season

Event comments:

A good little race, especially for families - will put my daughter in the kid-bit race next year for sure.





Last updated: 2012-03-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:42 | 500 meters | 01m 56s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/58
Overall: 46/490
Performance: Average
Left the Garmin on the deck, should have worn it since it was outdoor pool, doh!
Suit: None
Course: 20 laps outdoor pool, 4 per lane circle swim
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75C / 167F Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:30
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:24:57 | 15 kms | 36.07 km/hr
Age Group: 0/58
Overall: 17/490
Performance: Average
Avg 180 Watts.
Wind: Cross-winds with gusts
Course: Bike a touch short at 14.75 - SUPER strong crosswind/headwind going out. Avg speed from 34 at the start to 27 then 43 to 48km/hr coming back. Lots of pushing to the side.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 89
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:20
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:20:01 | 05 kms | 04m  min/km
Age Group: 0/58
Overall: 6/490
Performance: Good
Course short - 4.85 km
Course: Great loop idea, out around the park/golf course almost to the star, then turn around and go back again. Gives fans/friends more chances to see the suffering. :)
Keeping cool Good 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 Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4