Texas State Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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San Marcos, Texas
United States
Texas State Triathlon Club
60F / 16C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 22m 5s
Overall Rank = 62/153
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 5/9
Pre-race routine:

Just a cup of coffee and a energy bar
Event warmup:

Short jog around the parking lot and some stretching
Swim
  • 12m 48s
  • 547 yards
  • 02m 20s / 100 yards
Comments:

Good swim for me, I usually stress myself out, but today I was calm and I think swimming in clear water really helps me
What would you do differently?:

Push a little more
Transition 1
  • 00m 54s
Comments:

T1 went well. This being a small event, the transition area was quite small.
What would you do differently?:

Remove wetsuit a bit faster.
Bike
  • 41m 24s
  • 12 miles
  • 17.39 mile/hr
Comments:

Just need more time on the bike, switched to a easy gear before the end and rested my legs a bit for the run.
What would you do differently?:

Train more
Transition 2
  • 00m 50s
Comments:

T2 went well, wasted a bit of time putting on the socks.
What would you do differently?:

Would of hydrated more towards the end of bike and in T2. No water on the run until mile 2
Run
  • 26m 7s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 24s  min/mile
Comments:

Didn't drink before run and after the first 1/2 mile the trail was uphill for a mile plus, no water until mile 2. few uphill's and downhill's mixed in.
What would you do differently?:

drink beforehand and also check where the water station are located
Post race
Warm down:

stretch and chat with others

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Just need to push a bit harder.

Event comments:

Liked the course, a bit unorganized, would do it again though.




Last updated: 2013-04-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:48 | 547 yards | 02m 20s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/9
Overall: 51/153
Performance: Good
Suit: Rocket Science Long Sleevless
Course: Straight out, u turn and angle to shore
Start type: Dive Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:54
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:41:24 | 12 miles | 17.39 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/9
Overall: 62/153
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: A bit rough in spots and a few small hills. First time with new aero bars and saddle. Easy in and out of transition
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:50
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:26:07 | 03.11 miles | 08m 24s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/9
Overall: 86/153
Performance: Average
Course: pavement, then gravel/dirt, then back to pavement
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3