Triangle Orthopaedic Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Raleigh, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
60F / 16C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 37m 36s
Overall Rank = 130/150
Age Group = 40-45
Age Group Rank = 4/5
Pre-race routine:

Coffee, Kashi cereal, scoop whey protein, coconut milk; electrolyte drink on the way there
Swim
  • 23m 30s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 52s / 100 yards
Comments:

The water was freezing! It took my breath away. Water was also very murky.
What would you do differently?:

Practice in cold, open water
Transition 1
  • 04m 58s
What would you do differently?:

Practice, practice, practice -- which I didn't do.
Bike
  • 39m 59s
  • 10.5 miles
  • 15.76 mile/hr
Comments:

My training prior to the race was a bi-weekly spin class which mixes in hills and speed. Spin class is no substitute for real/group rides, but I felt great during and after. The course is nice rolling hills and the traffic was minimal. There were police at every intersection which helped!
What would you do differently?:

Practice getting in and out of the clips. This was my 2nd time using them and It cost me a few minutes to get into them.
I'd also push myself harder. I went slow/easy because I didn't want to burn out my legs for the run.
Transition 2
  • 01m 55s
Run
  • 27m 12s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

There were some hills and it was mostly all on the sidewalk or on the walk/bike path.
What would you do differently?:

Hill training during brick workouts
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

The cold water water was very unexpected and it killed my swim and T1 times.

Event comments:

This was my 2nd triathlon ever so I made plenty of mistakes. I also had a 3-week hiatus from training which really hurt me.

The staff and volunteers were all very helpful and friendly. It was a good first race of the year. Next time I'll be more prepared for cold water~




Last updated: 2012-04-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:23:30 | 820 yards | 02m 52s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/150
Performance: Bad
Suit: Long john
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 60F / 16C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Bad Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:58
Performance:
Cap removal: Bad Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:39:59 | 10.5 miles | 15.76 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/150
Performance:
Wind: None
Course:
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:55
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:27:12 | 03.1 miles | 08m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/150
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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