GJCC Memorial Day Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Nashville, Tennessee
United States
Team Magic
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 54m 41s
Overall Rank = 117/350
Age Group = 0-39 Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 6/15
Pre-race routine:

0430 wake-up. Took my vitamins and ate toast w/ Peanut Butter, a banana, and washed it down with a glass of water. Started hydrating with water with a few sips every 15 minutes. Arrived in TA @ 0600.
Event warmup:

Swam a few laps and stretched for 10 mins.
Swim
  • 04m
  • 200 meters
  • 02m / 100 meters
Comments:

The first 100m were fast, then I started getting into traffic and it slowed me down for the last 100m.
What would you do differently?:

Submit faster swim time.
Transition 1
  • 01m 52s
Comments:

Had trouble with the socks over wet feet.
What would you do differently?:

Dry feet first
Bike
  • 29m 51s
  • 8.5 miles
  • 17.09 mile/hr
Comments:

Started out too fast. I paid for it on the first hill.
What would you do differently?:

Attack the hills better with the right gears and get into better rhythm.
Transition 2
  • 01m 29s
Comments:

Took too long putting on my running shoes and tying them.
What would you do differently?:

Get Yankz laces.
Run
  • 17m 29s
  • 2 miles
  • 08m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

I cramped up a little on the first half mile. Settled in to a good rhythm and then I justed bonked a half mile from the finish. Walked a little then sprinted to the end. Too slow.
What would you do differently?:

Train more on the running.
Post race
Warm down:

Lots of water and stretching.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Inexperience and training.

Event comments:

Great beginner race and Team Magic does a great job putting on triathlons.


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Last updated: 2006-05-31 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:04:00 | 200 meters | 02m / 100meters
Age Group: 2/15
Overall: 0/350
Performance: Average
Suit: Tri-shorts w/singlet top
Course: 50m outdoor pool. Down 1 lane, touch wall and under the ropes for a total of 4 lengths.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:52
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:29:51 | 08.5 miles | 17.09 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/15
Overall: 0/350
Performance:
Wind: None
Course: Rolling hills with 1 steep climb.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:29
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:17:29 | 02 miles | 08m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 9/15
Overall: 0/350
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat and fast.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
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] 4