Lake Minnetonka Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Minnetonka, Minnesota
United States
Tri Minnesota Triathlon Racing Series
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 7h 30m
Overall Rank = 423/466
Age Group = 44 - Clyde
Age Group Rank = 14/15
Pre-race routine:

Ate a granola bar at 5:30. Had coffee. I need to learn about race day nutrition and fueling... (See run time)..
Event warmup:

Transition set-up. Located all of the entry and exit points. Took a look at swim buoy's . 15 mins prior to start, swam easy for 5 minutes.
Swim
  • 18m 1s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 03s / 100 yards
Comments:

I had a great swim for me. Never broke from my rhythm, and even mixed it up in the middle of the pack. One advantage to being a clyde I guess.. Saw my family on the exit and gave them a full frontal "Hulk Hogan" type muscle flex. It was funny..
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. More training will = faster swim times in the future
Transition 1
  • 03m 21s
Comments:

Took my time in T1, actually sat down to put on wet socks. My bike was about as far away from the bike out as you could get. I could definately go faster in T1
What would you do differently?:

Move faster!!
Bike
  • 47m 39s
  • 15 miles
  • 18.89 mile/hr
Comments:

I had a good bike. i was thinking about the run, and a little slower than normal in the turns because of the slick road. Spent more time in the aero bars (Clip on). Could have pushed harder.
What would you do differently?:

Push a little harder if it's not raining
Transition 2
  • 02m 32s
Comments:

Left T2 and heard Foggy yell "Take your helmet off!" i wonder how far I would have went before I noticed that! Yikes, first tri of the season, I was nervous...
What would you do differently?:

Take the helmet off...
Run
  • 43m 24s
  • 3 miles
  • 14m 28s  min/mile
Comments:

Ran walked. Walked way more than i should have. Need to fuel better and learn to run
What would you do differently?:

More running!!
Post race
Warm down:

Was very happy to finish and see my family, and Foggy's family, and a few of my friends that showed up to watch. It was AWESOME!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My lack of running and not fueling properly

Event comments:

Fantastic race, I can't wait for next year! They should do this race three times a year!




Last updated: 2012-05-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:01 | 880 yards | 02m 03s / 100yards
Age Group: 12/15
Overall: 15/466
Performance:
Suit: Xterra full vortex
Course: Long "L" shape
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:21
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:47:39 | 15 miles | 18.89 mile/hr
Age Group: 8/15
Overall: 284/466
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Couple bigger hills, mostly rolling. Wet and rainy had to move slow on the corners
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:32
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:43:24 | 03 miles | 14m 28s  min/mile
Age Group: 14/15
Overall: 423/466
Performance: Bad
Course: flat, wet out and back
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5