Memphis in May Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Memphis, Tennessee
United States
Start 2 Finish, Inc.
WarmF / 0C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 20m 35s
Overall Rank = 138/818
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 20/78
Pre-race routine:

I got up earlier than I needed to, like usual.

Breakfast was a Clif Bar and some Hammer Perpetuem while hovering over all the gear I packed up the night before. Yep, it's still there.
Event warmup:

After body marking I put the finishing touches on my TA, went for a quick 1 mile run then jumped in the water for a short out and back to the first buoy
Swim
  • 28m 15s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 43s / 100 yards
Comments:

About what I expected. I pushed the start and the finish but could've cruised a little faster between the two.

At one point I swam right into a guy and got kicked in the face. No damage and the goggles stayed on but it surpirsed me.

After the out and back rectangle we hit the channel where I was expecting a traffic jam. I was hugging the corner going in and must've avoided the majority of the people in there b/c it really wasn't that crowded. I did spot Mary watching me. It was pretty cool being that close to the spectators.
What would you do differently?:

Cruise at a faster pace.
Transition 1
  • 01m 4s
Comments:

I'm average in T1. I move quick but I still put my bike shoes on before getting on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

After watching the pro race I've decided to start the bike with shoes already clipped in. I already leave them clipped in for T2 so with a little practice I should be ok.
Bike
  • 1h 08m 27s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 21.78 mile/hr
Comments:

There was a decent headwind on the first half of the loop and a tailwind coming back. I held back some on the way out but probably could've benefited from pushing it more there. Not bad, though.
What would you do differently?:

Ride more. I didn't start riding until April this year.
Transition 2
  • 00m 56s
Comments:

I still like to wear socks while running so as long as I do that I'll have to accept the time it adds.
What would you do differently?:

Go sockless. How many times have I answered this question with the same answer?
Run
  • 41m 53s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 06m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

Pretty much followed my plan to cruise the first 5k then ramp it up on the back half. Early on I got passed by a guy in my AG and didn't give chase for fear of blowing up too soon. I hit all the aid stations for water or gatorade and generally felt good the whole time, though. The last mile or so I picked it up even more and passed a different guy in my AG within a 1/4 mile of the finish.
What would you do differently?:

Push it harder the whole way and puke at the finish line. I'm never afraid to try that in an open 10k.
Post race
Warm down:

Shade. Stretch. Hydrate. Food. Watched the pros swim, do T1 and dismount their bikes. Pretty cool.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I probably could've pushed the pace more but I'm not sure how much I woudld've gained. I just need more time training. But this was still an oly PR for me so I'm happy.

Event comments:

This was my first time racing here. Great venue and a great course. Well organized, fun and just an overall enjoyable race experience from beginning to end.




Last updated: 2012-04-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:28:15 | 1640 yards | 01m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 23/78
Overall: 0/818
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri shorts & 2XU tri top
Course: Two rights, a left then a right again.
Start type: Run Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 81F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:04
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:08:27 | 24.85 miles | 21.78 mile/hr
Age Group: 30/78
Overall: 0/818
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Loop.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:56
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:41:53 | 06.21 miles | 06m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 13/78
Overall: 0/818
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back.
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