Pink Power Triathlon - Triathlon


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Midlothian, Virginia
United States
Richmond Multisports
63F / 17C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 2h 13m 57s
Overall Rank = 318/338
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 49/50
Event warmup:

None - to busy taking it all it and trying to use the bathroom.
Swim
  • 19m 7s
  • 437 yards
  • 04m 22s / 100 yards
Comments:

Only 3 letters: D.F.L.
What would you do differently?:

Learn to swim properly. Oh, and not to believe future race hype that says anything similar to "you can walk the swim".
Transition 1
  • 02m 36s
Comments:

I didn't drown!! Was a bit embarrassed by the "swim" so ran the length of transition zone. Happy with layout of stuff. Forgot to untie my shoes.
What would you do differently?:

Skip the socks; untie shoes; just move faster.
Bike
  • 1h 04m 29s
  • 11.4 miles
  • 10.68 mile/hr
Comments:

Was VERY happy to get to/on the bike (I didn't drown!). Used good sense to respect the rain regarding speed, braking, etc. Bike gears were "clunkier" than normal - coupled with wet pedals meant my feet slipped off about 3-4 times.
What would you do differently?:

Practice hills more; train in the rain at least once; invest in a proper road bike.
Transition 2
  • 01m 10s
What would you do differently?:

Run into transition. Legs were really jelly-like. Having to navigate so many people leaving was mentally tough.
Run
  • 46m 36s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 15m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

PR for a 5k. Was able to run more than I have in quite some time. I didn't have a watch but did my own run/walk combo. Walked most of the hills.
What would you do differently?:

Train more - more hill work; train in the rain at least once.
Post race
Warm down:

None really. Did some stretching in the very warm shower once home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not being able to swim.

Event comments:

This was my first Tri, so can't compare it to anything.




Last updated: 2013-04-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:07 | 437 yards | 04m 22s / 100yards
Age Group: 50/50
Overall: 325/338
Performance: Bad
Suit: Tri 2-piece
Course: Pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:36
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:04:29 | 11.4 miles | 10.68 mile/hr
Age Group: 48/50
Overall: 317/338
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering:
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:10
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Bad
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:46:36 | 03.11 miles | 15m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 49/50
Overall: 318/338
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 3