Abu Dhabi International Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonOther


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Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority
33C / 91F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Didn't really have a routine planned. Just taking in the atmosphere. went for a slow swim prior to event. Just to get a fell for the water and the wet suit.
Event warmup:

!0 minute slow swim
Swim
  • 16m 4s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 08s / 100 meters
Comments:

First Tri event and even though I had read and heard about the nudging and kicking, it still took me by surprise and slowed me down. Every time i got into a rhythm, I was kicked, shoved etc. forcing me to stop.
What would you do differently?:

Stay up front and go hard.
Transition 1
  • 08m 9s
Comments:

Long run from T1 to Bike mount. Not easy running in your bike shoes. But fun.
What would you do differently?:

Train transition.
Bike
  • 1h 56m 4s
  • 50 kms
  • 25.85 km/hr
Comments:

Nice easy ride. only one small climb up a bridge. The wind however, made the bike race a tough one.
What would you do differently?:

Go harder
Transition 2
  • 05m 15s
Comments:

Good smooth transition.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 38m 39s
  • 5 kms
  • 07m 44s  min/km
Comments:

Should have taken more fluid on board. felt very thirsty.
What would you do differently?:

take an extra 10 seconds in T2 to take on board fluid. run harder
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Wasn't quite sure how to pace the whole race. Had set my sights on 3 hrs flat and finished in 3:04 so happy with the outcome. Should have cranked it up another notch, but as I said, didn't quite know what to expect.

Event comments:

Great race. lots of volunteers and spectators. Scenic course and a great way to get introduced to Triathlons.




Last updated: 2013-03-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:04 | 750 meters | 02m 08s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Suit: 2XU R:3
Course: Sort of a rectangle course. 100 or so meters out to first buoy, 90 degrees left turn, 500 meters straight swim to next buoy, 90 degrees turn back to the swim exit
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 22C / 72F Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Bad Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 08:09
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:56:04 | 50 kms | 25.85 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course: 4 laps going out and back. very strong head wind and cross wind.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 05:15
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:38:39 | 05 kms | 07m 44s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat. 2.5 km out, turn and back.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
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