Long Beach Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Long Beach, California
United States
Pacific Sports
82F / 28C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 22m 41s
Overall Rank = 166/781
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 17/51
Pre-race routine:

PB&J and a banana about an hour before the race. Got to transition a little late and met up with the club. Went into the race with low expectations after the 20 mile run yesterday. Looking at this as good recovery and just to represent the Club.
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 16m 25s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 52s / 100 yards
Comments:

Long run through the sand was taxing.
What would you do differently?:

More time in the water, work on sighting.
Transition 1
  • 06m 41s
Comments:

Had the bike in a good gear and passed several people going uphill out of transition.
What would you do differently?:

Need to figure out a good way to rinse feet, because of the long run through the sand.
Bike
  • 35m 17s
  • 11.41 miles
  • 19.40 mile/hr
Comments:

Overall a decent ride. Took corners carefully and avoided the carnage. Comfortable pace.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m 21s
Comments:

Decent transition, smooth and quick.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 22m 57s
  • 3 miles
  • 07m 39s  min/mile
Comments:

Took it easy for the first mile to stretch the legs and get warm. Both achilles were really tight form the run yesterday. Overall pace was right where I was hoping to be. Good un overall.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

20 mile run yesterday in preparation for the marathon made this a casual race day. As planned the race was fun and easy.

Event comments:

Decent local Tri, lots of fun and well done.




Last updated: 2012-05-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:25 | 880 yards | 01m 52s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/51
Overall: 0/781
Performance: Average
Bad current and terrible sighting but overall a decent swim. Got kicked a lot early, once in the stomach and once in the goggles. Stopped to to clear water from the goggles and get back in the rhythm.
Suit: Full
Course: Swell was ok, bad current pulled a lot of people off course. Had several rescues happen and a lot of people abandoned during the swim. Kind of surprising for such a short swim.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 06:41
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:35:17 | 11.41 miles | 19.40 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/51
Overall: 0/781
Performance:
Wind: Headwind
Course: Road was really slick from the marine layer, several bad crashes on course. Sharp turns were slick so cornering was tenuous. Good ride overall, a bit slower than expected but with the wetness it was a smart way to go.
Road: Rough Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:21
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:22:57 | 03 miles | 07m 39s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/51
Overall: 0/781
Performance: Good
Course: Flat and fast course.
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4