Lactic Edge Triathlon - Triathlon


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Stevens Point, Wisconsin
United States
75F / 24C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 46m 46s
Overall Rank = 122/159
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 15/17
Pre-race routine:

This was my first triathlon. I got to the race location early enough to set up my transition area. It was raining so I was a bit frustrated, but was not trying to think about it. Walked around, met my friends who I was going to do the race with.
Event warmup:

Stretched, walked around.
Swim
  • 14m 34s
  • 500 yards
  • 02m 55s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was only my 3rd OWS. I need to practice it a lot more. It was also hard for me to see. I need to get a pair of prescription goggles.
What would you do differently?:

Practice OWS!!!
Transition 1
  • 02m 40s
Comments:

Took my time. This was my first 'real' transition. I wanted to make sure that I did it right. I was located near the back of the transition zone.
What would you do differently?:

Speed things up. Get on bike faster.
Bike
  • 56m 14s
  • 17 miles
  • 18.14 mile/hr
Comments:

Light rain during the first 1/2 of it. Took turns a bit slower because of the wet pavement.
What would you do differently?:

I could have pushed harder on the bike. But being my first triathlon I was not 100% sure how to pace myself.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

My feet were still wet because of the rain/swim. It was hard getting my running shoes on.
What would you do differently?:

Speed things up! My transitions were so slow!
Run
  • 30m 9s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 41s  min/mile
Comments:

Running is still my worst. I was happy though this was my second 5K distance and it was 1m30s faster then my standalone 5K time. That made me happy.
What would you do differently?:

start my final sprint earlier. I had enough gas in the tank. I could have gone south of 30m if I would have started at the entrance to the park.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, hydrated, met up with my friends.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Still being out of shape. I have come a long way since March, but still have a long way to go. I am happy with myself because I finished. but now I have times to beat. I will be back for sure!

Event comments:

My first triathlon! I was super psyched / nervous at the start. I finished. Now lets look onward to the next one.




Last updated: 2012-05-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:34 | 500 yards | 02m 55s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 0/159
Performance: Below average
Suit: No
Course: Out about 50 yards then down a flowage in the Wisconsin River.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:40
Performance:
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:56:14 | 17 miles | 18.14 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 0/159
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Pretty flat course, decent amount of turns for the length of it. It was a little wet.
Road: Rough Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:30:09 | 03.11 miles | 09m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 0/159
Performance: Average
Course: Flat out and back course. Along the river.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized?
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4