Cool Breeze Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Huntersville, North Carolina
United States
Set Up Events
54F / 12C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 8h 41m 30s
Overall Rank = 157/228
Age Group = Clyde
Age Group Rank = 5/8
Pre-race routine:

Had to wake up at 3:00 to drive from Raleigh to Huntersville. Other than that drank lots of liquids, and had a Gatorade G1. First triathlon so I took extra time setting up my Transition area.
Event warmup:

No warm-up. So new to swimming, I didn't want my times to suffer.
Swim
  • 05m 18s
  • 250 yards
  • 02m 07s / 100 yards
Comments:

Great swim, and I was so happy to be out of the water.
What would you do differently?:

I think if I could do anything differently it would be to practice flip-turns, and passing people. I passed a girl and I had a really tough time doing so.
Transition 1
  • 02m 24s
Comments:

I really didn't want to forget anything so I took some extra time in the transition to double check. I think it was a great idea for this distance just to wear my running shoes while on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

I wouldn't have double checked. I planned everything and I know I wouldn't have forgotten anything. It probably would have saved 30 seconds.
Bike
  • 40m 48s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 18.28 mile/hr
Comments:

I enjoyed this portion of the race. I had been so focused on the swim that I didn't have time to think about the bike or the run so I just went out and did it. Passed tons of people and I only get passed by two. All in all very pleased.
What would you do differently?:

If I would do anything differently I would probably have gone to an easier gear at the end for some of the hills. I may have been a little optimistic on some of them with my gear selection.
Transition 2
  • 01m 4s
Comments:

Again, I think wearing my running shoes on the bike helped me on this one.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, this was a great transition.
Run
  • 26m 21s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 28s  min/mile
Comments:

I cant describe how happy I was with this run. I could barely feel my legs so I though I was going SLOW! The course was a little difficult, but my race went well.
What would you do differently?:

I would probably drink a little more next time. I probably need to practice drinking while running a bit.
Post race
Warm down:

Nothing, just kept walking after the finish.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

If anything, I would say the wind on the bike was the biggest limiting factor.

Event comments:

Plenty of volunteers, and a great venue. The running course was a little interesting but all in all a great race.




Last updated: 2012-03-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:18 | 250 yards | 02m 07s / 100yards
Age Group: 7/8
Overall: 8/228
Performance: Good
Suit: 2XU Active Tri Shorts
Course: Great pool! I don't know exactly but it was almost as if there was no chlorine in the water whatsoever. It was a great venue.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:24
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:40:48 | 12.43 miles | 18.28 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/8
Overall: 8/228
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Nice course in a rural setting. There was some traffic but not a lot. Moderately hilly as advertised.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:04
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:26:21 | 03.11 miles | 08m 28s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/8
Overall: 8/228
Performance: Good
Course: Interesting route. We saw all different terrain. Road surface, rocks, sidewalk, grass. OK course, but it could have been better.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4