5430 Sprint Triathlon - Triathlon


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Boulder, Colorado
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 46m 7s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 61/75
Pre-race routine:

Not much, woke up and tried to stay relaxed. Had 1/2 a piece of toast and 2 eggs at home. Also ate a waffle in transition. Just stayed as relaxed as I could.
Event warmup:

Took our bikes out for a short spin. Also got a lap in the swim beach before my wave
Swim
  • 15m 21s
  • 800 meters
  • 01m 55s / 100 meters
Comments:

Just a good swim. Sighting was really good. Need new goggles though.
Transition 1
  • 02m 31s
Comments:

it was a pretty good T1...still, I think there's things I can improve on.
What would you do differently?:

I might try to clip my shoes on
Bike
  • 55m 36s
  • 17.2 miles
  • 18.56 mile/hr
Comments:

I never really got my breath under control until nearly the top of J, and furthermore, hydration was tricky at that point. Also, my quads were burning pretty much the entire ride. Good things though too. I cornered well, went up some hills with aggressiveness, and sustained some great speed on the back half.
What would you do differently?:

I think not beat myself up so much early on in the ride
Transition 2
  • 02m 29s
Comments:

again, things to work on, but not too bad.
What would you do differently?:

a little more practice
Run
  • 30m 44s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

For some reason, I struggled. I don't really know why. I think I exhausted myself on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Train a bit better
Post race
Warm down:

towel on the head, water, and post-race food

What limited your ability to perform faster:

lack of hill training and lack of distance training

Event comments:

Very disappointed with no water bottles, the aid stations were lacking, post-race food was lacking. Overall not the best tri it could have been




Last updated: 2012-06-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:21 | 800 meters | 01m 55s / 100meters
Age Group: 47/75
Overall: 509/
Performance: Good
Really swam well and fast. I started on the outside towards the front, stayed focused, drafted a bit, and just blazed through it
Suit: Blue Seventy Reaction
Course: Um...
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:31
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:55:36 | 17.2 miles | 18.56 mile/hr
Age Group: 59/75
Overall: 722/
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: pain in the ass Boulder sprint course. Out the res, up J, back around
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 78
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:29
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:30:44 | 03.11 miles | 09m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 70/75
Overall: 835/
Performance: Below average
Course: Out and back along the res
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3