Nathan Tempe Triathlon - Sprint Course - TriathlonSprint


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Tempe, Arizona
United States
The Red Rock Company, Inc.
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 20m 23s
Overall Rank = 78/462
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 16/48
Pre-race routine:

Same ol' grape nuts and raisins:) Had a clif bar about 45 minutes before race started
Event warmup:

Not much, got in and started swimming around to get my hr up some....Had a 4 minute gap between waves.
Swim
  • 18m 18s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 14s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim was crappy for some reason, no excuses. Just took some time to get settled in. Very crowded swim, still, I have enough experience to overcome those things.
What would you do differently?:

Swim better:)
Transition 1
  • 01m 22s
Comments:

was ok, I guess. Both my transitions at Rio were better than today. Was a bit more tuned up in the spring...
What would you do differently?:

be faster:)
Bike
  • 35m 52s
  • 12.32 miles
  • 20.61 mile/hr
Comments:

Good ride, finally passed some people going up a couple of small hills! That has never happened. Bike course was littered with newbies, wasn't exactly the safest race course I've been on!
What would you do differently?:

Not much, felt my pace was hard.
Transition 2
  • 01m 22s
Comments:

eh,was ok
What would you do differently?:

Hustle better!
Run
  • 23m 29s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 35s  min/mile
Comments:

Was a good effort. Felt strong.
Post race
Event comments:

Always a great race with Red Rock!




Last updated: 2012-07-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:18 | 820 yards | 02m 14s / 100yards
Age Group: 22/48
Overall: 0/462
Performance: Below average
kept it around 150 once I got settled in.
Suit:
Course: 750 meter course in TTL
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 81F / 27C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:22
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:35:52 | 12.32 miles | 20.61 mile/hr
Age Group: 16/48
Overall: 0/462
Performance: Good
tried keeping it around 160/162
Wind: Little
Course: around ttl, same course as Rio Salado
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:22
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:29 | 03.1 miles | 07m 35s  min/mile
Age Group: 11/48
Overall: 0/462
Performance: Good
Worked it up to 165/167, final mile was 170+
Course: same loop as Rio Salada
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? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5