Tri4Life Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Brandon, Mississippi
United States
Tri4Life Triathlon
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 46m 57s
Overall Rank = 123/173
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 8/9
Pre-race routine:

Swim, Bike, Run each twice per week. Usually always race distances.
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 17m 41s
  • 587 yards
  • 03m 01s / 100 yards
Comments:

Water was very murky and choppy. I could not see at all.
What would you do differently?:

Practice a whole lot more in open water
Transition 1
  • 02m 16s
Comments:

I just wore my running shoes.
What would you do differently?:

Practice
Bike
  • 56m 45s
  • 15.8 miles
  • 16.70 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Practice Cadence
Transition 2
  • 00m 30s
Comments:

I was already in my running shoes
Run
  • 29m 47s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

I was so distracted with the full bladder that it made the 1st mile very difficult. My legs felt good after the 1st 1/2 mile
What would you do differently?:

Practice Bricks
Post race
Warm down:

None

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Having a full bladder

Event comments:

Great 1st Time Experience.




Last updated: 2012-07-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:41 | 587 yards | 03m 01s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/9
Overall: 118/173
Performance: Below average
Race Distance seemed further than anticipated
Suit: Bathing Suit
Course: Out and Back. Water was pretty warm.
Start type: Run Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:16
Performance: Average
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
00:56:45 | 15.8 miles | 16.70 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/9
Overall: 130/173
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Fairly flat. A decent challenge for a first time triathlete.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:30
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:29:47 | 03.1 miles | 09m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/9
Overall: 122/173
Performance: Average
9:37 pace. I had to stop to use restroom.
Course: Slow gradual hills but fairly flat.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %0
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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] 4