LA Tri Series #1 - Championship Distance - TriathlonSprint


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San Dimas, California
United States
TRI Events Inc.
57F / 14C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 24m 6s
Overall Rank = 120/344
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 3/12
Pre-race routine:

Woke up 445 am, got the car loaded. Headed to Carl's Jr. for a egg/cheese biscuit and some OJ. Got to the race site at 0630 am. Registered and to transition area to get all set up.
Event warmup:

Dynamic warm up and a 1.2 mile warmup run. Got wetsuit on a did a quick 100 yard swim
Swim
  • 11m 44s
  • 547 yards
  • 02m 09s / 100 yards
Comments:

A bit faster this year than last. Had some minor issues with breathing. My heart rate was high so i slowed down for a few seconds. This happened a couple of times.
What would you do differently?:

Keep swimming and keep improving. I have room for a ton of improvement. Yesterday, i did a 2.3 mile swim in Long Beach.
Transition 1
  • 02m 31s
Comments:

Not bad transition. There is a nice little hilly run from the beach exit to the transition area.
What would you do differently?:

be more smoother during transition
Bike
  • 43m 36s
  • 14.48 miles
  • 19.93 mile/hr
Comments:

For some reason, I dont like this bike course. I never have. I dont know why. Regardless, I hammered and did it almost 1.5 mph faster than last year. I think that I learned was to go into the small chainring. I always hammered in the big on some of the hills but i changed and was spinning a lot easier going up the hills in the little chainring. You live and learn!
What would you do differently?:

use the little chainring more often when applicable.
Transition 2
  • 01m 36s
Comments:

nothing out of the ordinary. Except, i had problems getting my shoes on. Just clumbsiness on my part.
What would you do differently?:

not be clumbsy
Run
  • 24m 39s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

I did ok. I just tried to hammer as best as i could. About 1.5 miles, i got a nasty side stitch. I could not get rid of it for a few minutes. I slowed down just a bit but was able to get rid of it while going up the last hill
What would you do differently?:

run harder
Post race
Warm down:

walked around, had some water and cooled down

What limited your ability to perform faster:

WEIGHT...i need to lose more weight. Reoccurring theme with me. I raced faster this year but I am about 10 lbs heavier. need to get rid of it. I am more fit with the exception of the weight

Event comments:

I was exactly 2 minutes faster this year than last year. I was faster in the swim and the bike (3+ mins). I came in 3rd in Clydes. So it was a good day. The event is pretty good. Today, Macca was racing. He is a very friendly person and signed autographs and took photos before and after the race. THANK YOU to ALL the VOLUNTEERS! The only real complaint is the awards ceremony takes forever. There are 3 more races...May, June, and November.




Last updated: 2013-04-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:44 | 547 yards | 02m 09s / 100yards
Age Group: 6/12
Overall: 207/344
Performance: Average
.38 miles = 11:44
Suit: 2XU Velocity
Course: Counterclock wise point and return
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 63F / 17C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:31
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:43:36 | 14.48 miles | 19.93 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/12
Overall: 91/344
Performance: Average
Ave HR 151 Max HR 166
Wind: None
Course: 2 lap around Puddingstone Lake. Hilly in some parts
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 84
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:36
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:24:39 | 03.11 miles | 07m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/12
Overall: 134/344
Performance: Average
Ave HR 156 Max HR 167
Course: looped 3.1 mile, with some elevation
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4