The Rookie Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Austin, Texas
United States
High Five Events
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 11/26
Pre-race routine:

Arrived at 6:45, set up transition and tried to stay warm. PB and honey sandwich on the drive in, and some Cytomax drink
Event warmup:

Stay warm, did a short jog and some stretching
Swim
  • 06m 13s
  • 328 yards
  • 01m 53s / 100 yards
Comments:

choppy conditions, I thought I was going slow, but for me my time was ok. Totally out of sync though and swallowed a ton of nasty water.
What would you do differently?:

More training, less pre race stress
Transition 1
  • 02m 27s
Comments:

T1 was pretty smooth, a little slow as I tried to dry off a little as it was cold !
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 41m 25s
  • 11.2 miles
  • 16.23 mile/hr
Comments:

I need more time on the bike. lost my chain 100 feet from T2 which is on a hill, I already had my feet out on my shoe tops so I jumped off and fixed it pretty quick
What would you do differently?:

Train more on hills !
Transition 2
  • 01m 55s
Comments:

Went pretty smooth, had to put socks on.
Run
  • 18m 9s
  • 2 miles
  • 09m 04s  min/mile
Comments:

I didn't drink enough and was cramping in the gut a bit
What would you do differently?:

drink more !
Post race
Warm down:

Visit with friends, hit the beer garden

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training

Event comments:

Hi Five always runs a great race




Last updated: 2013-05-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:13 | 328 yards | 01m 53s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/26
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit: long, sleeveless
Course: triangle,
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: High
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:27
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:41:25 | 11.2 miles | 16.23 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/26
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: pretty windy the whole route. Road is pretty rough,
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:55
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:18:09 | 02 miles | 09m 04s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/26
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: trail, grass and bark all mixed together
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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