Spring Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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San Diego, California
United States
Koz Enterprises
65F / 18C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 18m 5s
Overall Rank = 357/658
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 26/50
Pre-race routine:

Woke up about around 3am, had a bowl of cereal, drank some pedialyte and some coffee. Got the event about 5 mins before transition opened.
Event warmup:

Stretched my injured shoulder out a little but, took an exedrin and ate a Gu. Layed on the grass for a bit to gather my thoughts.
Swim
  • 09m 31s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 10s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was probably my best swim ever. During the first 200 meters I noticed I was trying to blast through swim and my breatjhing was all off so I held back a bit, slowed down and found a good rhythm. I was focued on my swim this time instead of everyone around me. A very happy medium!
The jellyfish were cool to look at.
What would you do differently?:

Keep the rhythm but push a tad harder.
Transition 1
  • 01m 53s
Comments:

I tried the "shoes on the bike" method this time and it worked so much better than running with cleats. I think it actually looked like I knew what i was doing this time. I almost threw up at my bike rack, the bar water was super nasty and have had a sinus infection since.
Bike
  • 37m 40s
  • 10 miles
  • 15.93 mile/hr
Comments:

This was a fun bike course however I feel that my seat was angled too much downward. I had a alot of forward weight on my arms which I felt on the second loop. Not to self, no more last minute adjustments for comfort.
What would you do differently?:

My gears are off, need a bike tune up.
Transition 2
  • 01m 54s
Comments:

And once again tried something new taking my shoes off while riding. Not as easy at it looks! But made the transition much more enjoyable without running in cleats.
What would you do differently?:

More practice taking shoes off on bike.
Run
  • 27m
  • 3 miles
  • 09m  min/mile
Comments:

I need to drink more on the bike. My calves cramp on first quarter mile on the run and I have to stop to massage them. I could have probably taken 5 mins off my run if I didnt stop. After first loop I got my second wind and pushed super hard to finish
What would you do differently?:

Work on my hydration and nutrition.
Post race
Warm down:

Chocolate brownies and bananas and that delicious honey beer! Protein shake and I actually walked around the venue this time.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I tend to focus on an area (swim) during training that I am struggling in and let my strong areas get weak (run). Work on a better fitness plan.

Event comments:

I had a blast at this event. Not too many competitors and the venue was basic but well managed. Lots of locals in the area that I have raced with before and it was great seeing them again. The music was focued on an adult audience which was nice (80s, 90s,) Will be back again next year.




Last updated: 2013-05-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:31 | 440 yards | 02m 10s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/50
Overall: 0/658
Performance: Good
Suit: Zoot Fusion Sleeveless
Course: Counterclockwise to the shore
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 63F / 17C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:53
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:37:40 | 10 miles | 15.93 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/50
Overall: 0/658
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course: Fiesta Island, flat and fast
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:54
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:27:00 | 03 miles | 09m  min/mile
Age Group: 0/50
Overall: 0/658
Performance: Average
Course: Fairly flat and fast run with the occasional inclines.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5