MightyMite Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Forrest City, Arkansas
United States
Start 2 Finish Event Management
90+F / 32C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 27m 47s
Overall Rank = 157/295
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 16/79
Pre-race routine:

stomach bug stayed in the port-a-john and got brave enough to eat a gel before race. Didn't do swim warm up~and paid for it.
Event warmup:

stretched
Swim
  • 14m 59s
  • 587 yards
  • 02m 33s / 100 yards
Comments:

went out way too hard swam well to first buoy, then fell apart on the back half of the swim. Hit alot of traffic, stopped did breast stroke with head out of water, became extremely winded, was happy just to make it back to shore.
What would you do differently?:

take it easy,
Transition 1
  • 02m 12s
Comments:

was trying to regain composure after a terrible swim and took my time
What would you do differently?:

swim better!!!!!
Bike
  • 44m 21s
  • 13.5 miles
  • 18.26 mile/hr
Comments:

dropped the chain on the big climb when trying to shift to small ring, had to stop in middle of big hill.
What would you do differently?:

not have chain fall off
Transition 2
  • 00m 55s
Comments:

Good transition
What would you do differently?:

was about the best part of the race
Run
  • 25m 20s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

ran well, course was hot and hilly
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Post race
Warm down:

cold towel and walked around drinking water

What limited your ability to perform faster:

illness and a bad swim

Event comments:

Good race, I would love to go back and do it again when not ill




Last updated: 2012-08-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:59 | 587 yards | 02m 33s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/79
Overall: 0/295
Performance: Below average
Suit: tri shorts & top
Course: rectangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 02:12
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:44:21 | 13.5 miles | 18.26 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/79
Overall: 0/295
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: mostly flat, some rolling hills with one significant climb
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:55
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:20 | 03 miles | 08m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/79
Overall: 0/295
Performance: Good
Course: hot & hilly
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4