Cocoa Beach Triathlon - Triathlon


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Cocoa Beach, Florida
United States
Cocoa Beach Triathlon
74F / 23C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 23m 50s
Overall Rank = 182/353
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 20/42
Pre-race routine:

Arrived earlier as this was my first triathlon. Parked, unloaded bike and gear, and road the bike to the transition area. Upon unloading, I discovered I forgot the Garmin on the charging station. Decided to just relax and enjoy my first tri. Took 2 packets of Gen uCan and a tbsp of coconut oil.
Event warmup:

No bike or run warm up. Swam a few minutes prior to start. Not much of a warm up.
Swim
  • 11m 50s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 41s / 100 yards
Comments:

Poor visibility in water, only 1-2 ft.
What would you do differently?:

Started at the back of the pack as I did not consider myself as strong swimmer. This was a mistake as there were people freestyle swimming that were slower than my breast stroke. Could not seem to get around them. Start in middle of the pack next time!
Transition 1
  • 03m 19s
Comments:

Slight disorientation coming out of the water. Unsure of the whole getting off the wetsuit while moving to transition area.
What would you do differently?:

Practice getting out of the wetsuit and performing T1.
Bike
  • 39m 40s
  • 12.5 miles
  • 18.91 mile/hr
Comments:

The course was well marked with volunteer and/or police at the intersections and turn around.
What would you do differently?:

Practice getting on and off the bike. Bring Garmin for data feedback.
Transition 2
  • 01m 2s
Comments:

Had problems racking bike.
What would you do differently?:

Practice T2!
Run
  • 28m 1s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

No issues. Didn't know my heart rate or pace, so just kept and easy effort.
What would you do differently?:

Remember Garmin!
Post race
Warm down:

Walked back to the car to get a post work-out DEEP30 shake.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Forgetting my Garmin and not practicing transitions.

Event comments:

The only thing that could have made the race better was the post race food. Donuts and pizza? Really?!?




Last updated: 2013-04-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:50 | 440 yards | 02m 41s / 100yards
Age Group: 27/42
Overall: 0/353
Performance: Average
Suit: Desoto Black Pearl/Speed Tube
Course: Intercoastal swim east to first buoy, u-turn back to slight right turn around second buoy to the finish.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:19
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:39:40 | 12.5 miles | 18.91 mile/hr
Age Group: 13/42
Overall: 0/353
Performance: Average
Wind: Cross-winds with gusts
Course: Short east ride into the wind, followed by a right turn to head south. U-turn back to head north, followed by a left to finish the west ride.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:02
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:28:01 | 03.1 miles | 09m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 22/42
Overall: 0/353
Performance: Below average
Course: Loop run through a golf course and neighborhood.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4