Skeese Greets Women's Tri - TriathlonSprint


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New Braunfels, Texas
United States
High Five Events
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 15m 44s
Overall Rank = 110/331
Age Group = 60-64
Age Group Rank = 2/12
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 4 AM. Had coffee and bowl of oatmeal with honey and blueberries. Left at 4:45 AM. Arrived at race site at 5:45 AM. Got body marked and set up in transition. Looked at course. Sat in car and read a while. Talked to other women.
Event warmup:

Jogged a few short steps. Did some windmills with arms. Waited for wave to start.
Swim
  • 09m 37s
  • 300 meters
  • 03m 13s / 100 meters
Comments:

Didn't swim all week and it showed. Wasn't smooth, didn't have good roll. Couldn't wait to get done so I could get on the bike.

Did swim all the way to the shore.
What would you do differently?:

Swim more.
Transition 1
  • 01m 57s
Comments:

My goal was improved transitions. This was a good transition for me. I ran all the way from the swim. I was smoother than normal.
What would you do differently?:

Practice.
Bike
  • 44m 56s
  • 11.1 miles
  • 14.82 mile/hr
Comments:

This was not my best ride. It was acceptable and seemed easy, but I didn't feel strong or fast.
What would you do differently?:

More hill and interval training.
Transition 2
  • 01m 36s
Comments:

My goal was improved transitions. This was a good transition for me. I didn't waste any time.
What would you do differently?:

Practice.
Run
  • 17m 37s
  • 2 miles
  • 08m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

This was a fantastic run for me. I felt fast and strong. I probably could have run even faster.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, got a burger, got a mimosa, talked to people.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Time and practice.

Event comments:

This is the best sprint race I have ever done. I had very mixed emotions about doing an all women event. I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will do it again if it fits into my schedule.

Volunteers were the best!




Last updated: 2012-04-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:37 | 300 meters | 03m 13s / 100meters
Age Group: 6/12
Overall: 202/331
Performance: Below average
Suit: Zoot Top and Shorts
Course: Out and back in ski lake.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:57
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:44:56 | 11.1 miles | 14.82 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/12
Overall: 124/331
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Loop with some hills.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 81
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:36
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:17:37 | 02 miles | 08m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/12
Overall: 73/331
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back and 1 loop around the lake to the finish line.
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5