Thundergust Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Pittsgrove, New Jersey
United States
Lin-Mark Computer Sports/TG-2005
83F / 28C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 17m 35s
Overall Rank = 68/269
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 14/26
Pre-race routine:

got up at 4:45 am, took a hot shower, did my tp massage ball routine, and watched tv until 5:10. Hit the road and drove to the race. Oh yeah- ate my normal pb&j bagel and drank gatorade.
Event warmup:

ran about 5 minutes on the trail, ate a clif bag,and just waited for the race to start late of course!! I woofed down a gel before the swim.
Swim
  • 08m 29s
  • 704 yards
  • 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

My shoulder was feeling very good, so I took it out pretty hard. In retrospect I probably went too hard, because I was more fatigued than usual when I got out of the water.
What would you do differently?:

Not start out too fast. However, I did not want to get caught at the back of my waver either.
Transition 1
  • 02m 17s
Comments:

This transition really sucked, what can I say. The racks were numbered, so my spot was in the sand, not on the pavement. It seemed like an eternity to get my freakin' wetsuit off. Next time I will use pam spray, not bodyglide on my lower legs.
What would you do differently?:

Bag the freakin wetsuit.
Bike
  • 41m 30s
  • 16 miles
  • 23.13 mile/hr
Comments:

I was a little worried here, because it took about 6 miles for me to get some serious speed going. Maybe it was the constant headwind, or the fact I went out a little too hard on the swim, but I was almost ready to just say screw it, and try to avg 20mph. Finally at mile 6 or 7, the gel I ate before the swim kicked in, and I started passing lots and lots of other racers. I finally settled in at 21 or 22+mph, and at points got up to 27 or 28mph. At one point some chippie passed me, then we played cat and mouse for about 10 miles. I knew I would have a good bike split now!
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m 28s
Comments:

T2, and I still suck. Had trouble getting my bike shoes off, and getting my running shoes on. I will blame the sand transition area on this one!
Run
  • 23m 53s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 41s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt pretty good on the run, but I put a lot of pressure on myself to top a 7:25 mile from 2 weeks ago. I think I was running about 7:15's due to my estimate of where the water stop was 2mile??. Unfortunately, I started to fade with about 3/10's to go. I assumed the finish was where it was 2 years ago.
What would you do differently?:

nothing.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

I think I started to lose some mental focus early on the bike leg do to my fatigue on the swim and poor transition. My buddy, Maxmattmick was not at this race, so MAYBE I didnt go 100% on the first part of the bike or the last 1/2 mile of the run. I also I put too much pressure on myself to top my run performance of a 7:25 mile!

Event comments:

Yes- I'm pissed at myself for not entering as a Clydesdale. Even though I'm barely over 200lbs. If I had, I would have placed 3rd, among some strong triathletes. However, I was very happy with my performance and overall placing among some freakin' good atheletes!




Last updated: 2006-06-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:29 | 704 yards | 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/26
Overall: 0/269
Performance: Average
Suit: IM sprint lj
Course: rectangular to the right
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:17
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Bad Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Bad
Biking
00:41:30 | 16 miles | 23.13 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/26
Overall: 0/269
Performance:
no hr monitor.
Wind: Headwind
Course: windy freakin course on country roads in the middle of nowhere New Jersey. It was mostly right hand turns, thank god. At one spot, the staties(cops) had traffic piled up 20+ cars, with about 1 foot of clearance on the side of the road to pass. NOT GOOD!!!!
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: ??
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:28
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:23:53 | 03.11 miles | 07m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/26
Overall: 0/269
Performance: Good
no hr and no mile markers!!
Course: I loved this run course! Trail run through the woods, completely shaded and hard pack dirt. It was slightly down hill, and I felt like I was haulin' ass. Unfortunately, there were no mile markers, and only one water stop. It was very difficult to judge my pace.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4