Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Try Andy's Tri - TriathlonSprint


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Sugar Land, Texas
United States
Try Andy's Tri
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 03m 35s
Overall Rank = 184/504
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 27/58
Pre-race routine:

I got there early as usual and sat down to enjoy watching the contestants arrive.
Event warmup:

It was pretty cold so I didn't do much other than swim a few yards when entering the water.
Swim
  • 05m 42s
  • 328 yards
  • 01m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

I was not very happy with where I positioned myself for the start. It was a real fight/melee and I had to stop once to put my goggles back on after getting kicked in the face.
What would you do differently?:

Start more to the left side
Transition 1
  • 02m 5s
Comments:

I had some trouble with my socks that cost me a few seconds.
What would you do differently?:

I'm not sure. The sock thing wasn't that big of a deal and it makes me more prepared for T2.
Bike
  • 27m 6s
  • 10 miles
  • 22.14 mile/hr
Comments:

For me, this was "pounding it" on the bike. It was better than I hoped for. I don't have a fancy TT bike or high end road bike so passing some those high-end rigs makes you feel good :-)
What would you do differently?:

I'm learning more about pacing through this distance, so I'm just going to keep building on what I've learned.
Transition 2
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

My timing chip missed the T2 so this is a bit of a guess.
Run
  • 27m 30s
  • 3 miles
  • 09m 10s  min/mile
Comments:

Well, I've done this part faster before. I had some pretty bad shin splints so I kept turning around to run backwards just to avoid walking. That's not easy on this course!
What would you do differently?:

As usual... need to run more and practice bricks more.
Post race
Warm down:

Flopped on the ground and panted like a dog.

Event comments:

This is still my favorite triathlon and I'm already signed up for next year. I will finish this course with a time under an hour! It's gonna happen!




Last updated: 2012-10-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:42 | 328 yards | 01m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 17/58
Overall: 0/504
Performance: Below average
Suit: No
Course: Stratight shot
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:05
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:27:06 | 10 miles | 22.14 mile/hr
Age Group: 16/58
Overall: 0/504
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Good flat course.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:11
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:27:30 | 03 miles | 09m 10s  min/mile
Age Group: 36/58
Overall: 0/504
Performance: Below average
Course: double loop flat
Keeping cool Average Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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