Nautica South Beach Triathlon - Classic Distance - TriathlonSprint


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Miami, Florida
United States
Michael Epstein Sports Productions
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 55m 15s
Overall Rank = 210/1268
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 30/102
Pre-race routine:

Get up eat banana, coffee, bottle of water, Clif bar, look for parking, unload everything, walk around a bit
Event warmup:

couple 100 yard jogs and 100 yard swim
Swim
  • 19h 14m 82s
  • 880 yards
  • 2h 11m 17s / 100 yards
Comments:

Waves were a bit choppy (4ft) and the first 100 yards to buoy was into them so that was slow but got into a pace for the remaining 750 yards. Lots of people pulled out of event because of the waves and saw a good amount of rescues.
What would you do differently?:

Its my weakest link but considering the circumstances I was alright with my swim.
Transition 1
  • 02m 49s
Comments:

Actually had a good transition time considering I had to run about 150 yards with the bike and remove my wetsuit. My T1 time was 239/1268
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really
Bike
  • 56h 39m
  • 19 miles
  • 0.34 mile/hr
Comments:

Can't think of my Triathlons with better views! Over the causeway overlooking downtown Miami, past cruise ships, mansions, over the ocean. Was pacing around 28 MPH with a tailwind and around 20 with the headwinds. Had some good climbs that slowed me down a bit but was able to get up to 40 mph on one causeway going back down hill.
What would you do differently?:

Climbed better
Transition 2
  • 02m 20s
Comments:

made sure my shoes were tied well...last two events they kept coming untied.
Run
  • 34h 11m
  • 4 miles
  • 8h 32m 45s  min/mile
Comments:

Couldnt get my legs under me. Was hoping to be around 30 or 31 min. Lots of traffic getting caught up w/international distance and tourists on boardwalk.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure need to figure it out
Post race
Warm down:

stretching, walking around

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My run

Event comments:

My home course, great time, great venue. Hope everyone from out of town enjoyed themselves.




Last updated: 2013-04-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
19:14:82 | 880 yards | 2h 11m 17s / 100yards
Age Group: 56/102
Overall: 489/1268
Performance: Average
Suit: Yes
Course: Out into the waves, right turn, one final right turn
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:49
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
56:39:00 | 19 miles | 0.34 mile/hr
Age Group: 26/102
Overall: 195/1268
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Out and back, causeway clims
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:20
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
34:11:00 | 04 miles | 8h 32m 45s  min/mile
Age Group: 41/102
Overall: 284/1268
Performance: Below average
Course: Out and back on boardwalk along ocean drive
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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