Turtle Crawl Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Jekyll Island, Georgia
United States
Set-up Events
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 24m 6s
Overall Rank = 1/101
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

None
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 15m 10s
  • 437 yards
  • 03m 28s / 100 yards
Comments:

Out of the 2 other times I've raced here the water was choppy. Had to get past some waves. Current was strong compared to previous years. With it being an ocean swim, if you're considering this race, be prepared for any conditions. Also, the water here is very murky.

Time INCLUDES running all the way to transition - chip mat was at the entrance to transition and I'd say it was about 500 yards away. I don't wear a watch on the swim so I don't know what my true swim time was.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 01m 9s
Comments:

3rd fastest T1 split. Not bad for first race of the year.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 44m 31s
  • 14.5 miles
  • 19.54 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike time includes T2!
What would you do differently?:

Train in the wind (headwinds) more. Bike more. Don't start riding 6 weeks before the race?!
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Bike time includes T2 - seperate times not provided and I didn't keep up with it.
What would you do differently?:

Not fret over the fact that my neighbor dropped something on my new sunglasses and broke them. :) It is what it is!
Run
  • 23m 25s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

I've never had a good run here. This wasn't great, but it was better than anything I've done in the past. I'll take it.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Drink water and be glad I was done!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not training the swim or bike until 6 weeks before the race. Consistency is key.

Event comments:

I love Jekyll Island. With the new Great Dunes Park, Hampton Inn & Suites and 22 miles of bike trails it's a great place to visit with family. I've raced here four times now and highly recommend it!

I won the sprint which is my first time on the podium and first win after 13 years in the sport and over 30+ triathlons - at the age of 42. There is life after 40 for "average" athletes!


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Last updated: 2012-05-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:10 | 437 yards | 03m 28s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 8/101
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra Full
Course: Rectangle - swimming north to south (bouys on right). This changes from year to year depending on the current.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:09
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:44:31 | 14.5 miles | 19.54 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 3/101
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course: I suck in the wind. Bike was 1 loop around the island which started by heading north around the island. Lots of headwinds because of winds from the beach in this direction. (When going the other direction there isn't as much headwind because of the trees/marshes on the backside of the island). Overall very fun and scenic. Pancake flat. The roads are smooth, which I love!
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:23:25 | 03.11 miles | 07m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 2/101
Performance: Good
Course: Hot, flat, no shade. Headwind running out.
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
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