Danskin Triathlon Sandy Hook - TriathlonSprint


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Sandy Hook, New Jersey
United States
Danskin
65F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 46m 57s
Overall Rank = 939/1185
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 47/53
Pre-race routine:

Didn't get enough sleep because I was anxious. This was my first race. I ate two bananas in the morning and felt great.
Event warmup:

I did a little bike riding to warm my legs up and I stretched some after I got my transition area sorted out.
Swim
  • 10m 49s
  • 875 yards
  • 01m 14s / 100 yards
Comments:

I nailed the swim. I felt like a machine in the water. I never anticipated swimming as well as I did. I found a rhythm and just didn't stop.
What would you do differently?:

I would start stronger. I was nervous for the first 200m or so, but once I got to the first buoy I knew that I could kick up the pace.
Transition 1
  • 06m 9s
Comments:

The transition area was really far away from the water, so it took so long to get there. I hope that I have a closer area for my next one.
What would you do differently?:

I need new pedals on my bike so I can get into them easier. I struggled with getting into them and it slowed me down.
Bike
  • 46m 7s
  • 10 miles
  • 13.01 mile/hr
Comments:

The first 5 miles were good but the back 5 were right into the wind and really difficult. I was starting to get tired, but my goal for the race to not have to stop so I allowed myself to hold back. I was ok with that.
What would you do differently?:

I need to be better on my bike. I need to find ways to get faster on the bike. I felt slow and was constantly passed.
Transition 2
  • 01m 45s
Comments:

I felt good about this transition. I didn't have to change shoes so that helped.
What would you do differently?:

Just get faster.
Run
  • 42m 6s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 13m 35s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

I just need to be better. I'm a slow runner and need to trust that I can make it through a run. I didn't want to stop at all, so I just kept a slow pace. I know I can go faster next time though.
Post race
Event comments:

This was the best even to do for my first triathlon. It was such a welcoming, positive environment. I never felt intimidated or alone. It was really wonderful.




Last updated: 2012-09-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:49 | 875 yards | 01m 14s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/53
Overall: 331/1185
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 06:09
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:46:07 | 10 miles | 13.01 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/53
Overall: 1017/1185
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:45
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:42:06 | 03.1 miles | 13m 35s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/53
Overall: 1036/1185
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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] 5