Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon - International Course - TriathlonOlympic


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Rockwall, Texas
United States
Life Time Fitness Athletic Events
48F / 9C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 50m 23s
Overall Rank = 223/754
Age Group = F 30-34
Age Group Rank = 12/24
Pre-race routine:

woke up at 4:20am, took long hot shower, ate 3/4 of a bagel and a medium sized banana, drank some water
Event warmup:

stretching in wetsuit
Swim
  • 34m 57s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 08s / 100 yards
Comments:

kicked several times, bumped into people in front. got lost once - had to adjust goggles.
What would you do differently?:

swim straighter, sight better
Transition 1
  • 04m 17s
What would you do differently?:

had hard time removing wetsuit. had to remove ankle chip. had to put on jacket. tried to wear gloves but took too long. decided against it.
Bike
  • 1h 17m 38s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.21 mile/hr
Comments:

could do better on the hills and straightaways.
Transition 2
  • 02m 9s
Comments:

not too bad. almost slipped running with bike
Run
  • 51m 20s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 16s  min/mile
Comments:

very hilly
What would you do differently?:

tempo up the hills better
Post race
Warm down:

drank water and recovery shake, ate chicken sandwich

What limited your ability to perform faster:

cold temps, wetsuit removal

Event comments:

1st oly distance triathlon




Last updated: 2012-10-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:34:57 | 1640 yards | 02m 08s / 100yards
Age Group: 18/24
Overall: 0/754
Performance: Below average
Suit: orca sonar sleeveless
Course: 1 loop - lake ray hubbard - counterclockwise
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 04:17
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:17:38 | 24.85 miles | 19.21 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/24
Overall: 0/754
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: somewhat hilly, but nice long straight roads in john king
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 86
Turns: Average Cornering:
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:09
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:51:20 | 06.21 miles | 08m 16s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/24
Overall: 0/754
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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] 5