General Smallwood Triathlon (International) - TriathlonOlympic


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Indianhead, Maryland
United States
Set UpInc
50F / 10C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 34m 3s
Overall Rank = 38/138
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 5/14
Pre-race routine:

Nothing just froze our backsides off, tried to stay warm. Scoped out the route and exits etc
Event warmup:

Nothing just stood around in the wetsuit trying to stay warm.
Swim
  • 28m 23s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 53s / 100 meters
Comments:

I did not have a panic attack as bad as last time but I did have a bit of a attack, it just takes time to get comfortable, swimming without the suit is better.
What would you do differently?:

Train more, I really have not been swiming much.
Transition 1
  • 04m 24s
Comments:

They had to move the swim portion due to weeds in the water, we had to run about +250M from the water to T1, we staged our shoes right at the exit of the swim, I only took the top of my wetsuit off (should have taken it all off) ran in the wetsuit. First my calfs cramped when I went to put the running shoes on. Then running in the suit so far was not pleasant at all
What would you do differently?:

When I sat down to take my suit off I was out of breath and had no strenght to pull it off around my ankles. I must practice this.
Bike
  • 1h 13m 36s
  • 25 miles
  • 20.38 mile/hr
Comments:

It was hiller then expected. I cramped a lot or better said felt really uncomfortable in my position. I should have moved the saddle forward. I should have pushed harder this was no stellar effort.
What would you do differently?:

Change saddle position. In these conditions you only really need one water bottle.
Transition 2
  • 00m 44s
Comments:

excellent transition
What would you do differently?:

run faster
Run
  • 46m 58s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

I was slower then my best - probably because of the hills. I also had a stitch for about two miles and had to slow down to get rid of it.
Post race
Warm down:

Some stretches, chatted a lot and eventually got cold and had to go and get some warm clothes.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I think this was the end of the season and my body was starting to get tired. Overall I expected to do better. The uncomfortable feel on the bike and stitch did not help.

Event comments:

Set up Inc hosts some really good raceas and they are very organized.




Last updated: 2006-05-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:28:23 | 1500 meters | 01m 53s / 100meters
Age Group: 8/14
Overall: 57/138
Performance: Average
Suit: Yes
Course: Two loops out and back. Had to sight a bit to make sure you did not collide with anyone.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:24
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:13:36 | 25 miles | 20.38 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/14
Overall: 42/138
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: Not flat, not super hilly but some steady inclines and then several shorter walls. My hills are definately getting better. I usually take everyone else.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:44
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:46:58 | 06.21 miles | 07m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/14
Overall: 45/138
Performance: Below average
Course: Hilly, long steady hills
Keeping cool Average 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? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4