Wilmington YMCA Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
United States
Set Up Events
65F / 18C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 33m 35s
Overall Rank = 291/512
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 6/17
Pre-race routine:

Woke up late so it was a made sprint to the race. Not a lot of time to set up transition then had to take the bus to the swim start.
Event warmup:

Swam a little before my wave just to get used to the water. The practice swim I did a couple weeks ago really helped my nerves.
Swim
  • 27m 10s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 40s / 100 yards
Comments:

My plan for swimming was to keep someone on my left at all times. I am not a bilateral breather so I wanted to keep someone in sight on my breathing side. This swim went well and I felt good coming out of the water. Still not entirely used to open water swimming.
What would you do differently?:

Work on bilateral breathing and kicking.
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

This was my first race with the cycling shoes so it was a new experience. Transitions are my weakness right now. Glad a decided to go without socks because this time would have been horrible.
What would you do differently?:

Work on jumping on bike and putting shoes on while on the go.
Bike
  • 34m 44s
  • 12 miles
  • 20.73 mile/hr
Comments:

This was a great showing but I feel I could have given more. I was a little hesitant to go all out on the bike. The cycling shoes REALLY helped.
What would you do differently?:

Push harder towards the end. Relax a little when people pass when they shouldn't be, sorry guy that I yelled at.
Transition 2
  • 02m 8s
Comments:

Again, SLOE transition. I really need to work on this during my bricks. Felt good during this section though.
What would you do differently?:

Spend more time on transition management. I can do multiple things at once.
Run
  • 27m 35s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 52s  min/mile
Comments:

I know I could have done this run faster. I stopped once to drink, and I was holding back a little. I've adopted the new motto "Suffer A Little." Im going to train this off season on cycling and running. Hopefully break a sub 25 min 5K next year.
What would you do differently?:

Push more.
Post race
Warm down:

None.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Definitely myself. I could have pushed harder on the bike and run.

Event comments:

This course would have been a little easy without the long swim. This race has a beautiful venue and great volunteers. If you live in the area this is a must!




Last updated: 2012-03-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:10 | 1640 yards | 01m 40s / 100yards
Age Group: 11/17
Overall: 17/512
Performance: Good
Suit: 2XU Tri Shorts
Course: One right turn into a left turn to the exit.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:00
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
00:34:44 | 12 miles | 20.73 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/17
Overall: 17/512
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind
Course: Bumpy start with a sketchy bridge crossing. After the turn onto Wrightsville Ave smooth sailing.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:08
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:27:35 | 03.11 miles | 08m 52s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/17
Overall: 17/512
Performance: Good
Course: Around the Island and REALLY FLAT!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5