Yam City Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Opelousas, Louisiana
United States
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 56m 42s
Overall Rank = 12/27
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 2/23
Pre-race routine:

Woke up, drove there
Event warmup:

2 mile run
Swim
  • 03m 13s
  • 164 yards
  • 01m 58s / 100 yards
Comments:

Slightly congested after 2 lengths. Had to pass 2 racers on 3rd length which smoked me pretty good for the remaining laps. Overall, can't complain since I haven't swam in 3 months.
What would you do differently?:

Start my watch at the start... Be more aggressive early and try to relax in the 2nd half.
Transition 1
  • 00m 30s
Comments:

Waited until I was on the bike and at race speed before strapping shoes. Had to suit up and then walk around rack to remove bike. Cost me some seconds.
What would you do differently?:

Probably would have racked on bars instead of seat to ease removal and having to walk around rack.
Bike
  • 39m 37s
  • 14 miles
  • 21.20 mile/hr
Comments:

The only time I was passed during the entire race was around Mile 8 by one guy (think he ended up finishing 2nd). Tore it up on the ride and really pushed hard. Struggled to keep my HR under control, but didn't want to slow down. Would have strategized differently if it wasn't a sprint. Bike felt really good.
What would you do differently?:

Not much. Maybe not push as hard at the beginning (but really I kept a steady pace throughout).
Transition 2
  • 00m 33s
Comments:

I like T2, and this one was no exception. Shoes went on easily. Forgot to bring race belt, though. Had to waste seconds putting on running shorts with the number pinned on.
What would you do differently?:

Bring a race belt...
Run
  • 12m 47s
  • 2 miles
  • 06m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

Didn't drink because it would have slowed me down and I probably would have thrown it up. Had water thrown on me at Mile 1 which was nice. My goal was sub-12, but wasn't even close. My extreme bike HR caught up with me immediately and I really struggled with the 2nd mile.
What would you do differently?:

Good question... Probably should have slowed on the bike some to save some energy. Maybe should have taken water exiting T2.
Post race
Warm down:

1 mile easy jog.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

No race belt, slamming hard during the bike inhibited a good run.

Event comments:

Took too long to do awards, but otherwise a great event! Nice to get it done before hurricaine Isaac made his appearance. THANKS OPELOUSAS!!




Last updated: 2012-08-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:03:13 | 164 yards | 01m 58s / 100yards
Age Group: 14/23
Overall: 55/27
Performance: Average
Suit: PI Tri Suit
Course: Snake swim. 6 lengths of pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:30
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:39:37 | 14 miles | 21.20 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/23
Overall: 18/27
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: O&B on I-49 Frontage road.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:33
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
00:12:47 | 02 miles | 06m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/23
Overall: 4/27
Performance: Below average
Course: Loop through adjacent neighborhood
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4