Pacific Coast Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Laguna Beach, California
United States
Pelican Coast Events, LLC
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 53m 28s
Overall Rank = 441/490
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

First triathlon. got ok sleep. got to race early and parked close. had a pb and j sandwich with water and gatorade. felt good. no nerves.
Event warmup:

did some stretching and a quick light swim to get used to the water with my wetsuit on. feeling good.
Swim
  • 17m 35s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m / 100 yards
Comments:

First open water swim ever, didnt know what to expect. stayed back and to the outside. went well, after first turn got comfortable and got in a rythm. swam smooth and was very happy with passing some people.
What would you do differently?:

go out harder, more confident now.
Transition 1
  • 07m 18s
Comments:

first transition ever. was just happy to get up that big hill. learned a lot.
What would you do differently?:

go faster and smoother next time.
Bike
  • 51m 9s
  • 12 miles
  • 14.08 mile/hr
Comments:

borrowed a 1997 hybrid bike. was rough not smooth. course was decent pretty challenging. definitely need at least an entry level road bike. got a flat at the end of course.
What would you do differently?:

buy a road bike. train more on bike.
Transition 2
  • 02m 38s
Comments:

good on this one felt pretty good. still very slow for a t2 but i wasn't trying to win this thing.
What would you do differently?:

go faster.
Run
  • 34m 46s
  • 3 miles
  • 11m 35s  min/mile
Comments:

ITBS flared and i shut it down. wanted to finish but not do any damage. shut it down about 1 mile in. walked most of the rest of the way. dissapointed but it happens.
What would you do differently?:

stretch more prior to event. train more for run and get itbs treated at a specialty clinic.
Post race
Warm down:

great set up of food and drink. pictures and hugs with family.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

ITBS flaring in my right knee

Event comments:

will do it again next year. had a good time. good race for a 1st timer.




Last updated: 2012-09-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:35 | 880 yards | 01m / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 332/490
Performance: Good
Suit: Yes
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 07:18
Performance:
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:51:09 | 12 miles | 14.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 418/490
Performance: Below average
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:38
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:34:46 | 03 miles | 11m 35s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 453/490
Performance: Bad
Course: challenging course with beach run and big climb.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: 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