Twin Lakes Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Palatine, Illinois
United States
Salt Creek Rural Park District
64F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 28m 23s
Overall Rank = 63/284
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 10/33
Pre-race routine:

Drove to the race with Jenna, got a good spot in the lower lot. Had a banana and a bottle of Vega Pre-Workout Energizer.
Event warmup:

Splashed around in the water a bit, this lake is warm and we did the pre-swim the day before.
Swim
  • 10m 13s
  • 766 yards
  • 01m 20s / 100 yards
Comments:

I was in the first wave this year. Didn't want to get caught up with everyone so I shot out ahead of everyone and took the first 200-300 yds really fast. Didn't sight until I felt I was clear and realized I was also swimming far left. Had to cut back over which took some time and energy out of me. I could have gone sub 10 here.
What would you do differently?:

Sighted earlier, stayed by the buoys/rope.
Transition 1
  • 01m 22s
Comments:

Good transition overall. Didn't use socks. Happy with the time.
Bike
  • 39m 37s
  • 14 miles
  • 21.20 mile/hr
Comments:

After realizing that drafting was okay, I jumped in line with a few people on tri bikes but only for a bit. Overall really happy with my time and avg. speed.
Transition 2
  • 01m 32s
Comments:

I ran right past my spot in transition. Wasted about 45 seconds. I literally thought "oh my god, someone took all my stuff." Took someone yelling "wrong rack!" for me to realize it.
What would you do differently?:

Pay more attention
Run
  • 35m 41s
  • 4.5 miles
  • 07m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

Super happy about the run. Had a lot to give which means the bike was great. Loved keeping ahead of most everyone and passing those who took the run out of T2 too hard later in the run. Very happy.
Post race
Warm down:

Crossed the finish line, grabbed my recovery drink and a banana and headed back to transition to cheer on my friends. Loved the time, the race, and the day. Overall, great race for me.

Event comments:

Loved this race. 2nd year doing it. This time got a bunch of friends to do it as well. Great race for me but even more rewarding to watch them all cross the finish.




Last updated: 2012-04-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:13 | 766 yards | 01m 20s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/33
Overall: 0/284
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri Shorts
Course: Same course as last year. Around the island
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:22
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:39:37 | 14 miles | 21.20 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/33
Overall: 0/284
Performance:
Wind:
Course: Different course from last year, but only by a bit. Lots of turns. Didn't realize it was draft legal until about halfway through.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:32
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:35:41 | 04.5 miles | 07m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/33
Overall: 0/284
Performance:
Course: Same as last year
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4