Yarrawonga Mulwala Multisport Festival - Triathlon


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Yarrawonga, Victoria
Australia
32C / 90F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 26m 19s
Overall Rank = 107/109
Age Group = f25-29
Age Group Rank = 8/8
Pre-race routine:

Freeze my ass off.
Get mad they they said the water temp was 20deg when it was actually 16.
Event warmup:

Walked along the bank in the water.
Froze my ass off.
Swim
  • 18m 49s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 31s / 100 meters
Comments:

It was so cold I couldn't breathe when I got in. I shot off and did well, but then faded as I rounded the far buoy as I couldn't see a thing because the sun was in my eyes. Just swam and got out of the water. I just wanted a finish.
What would you do differently?:

Take my fucking wetsuit no matter what!
Transition 1
  • 01m 35s
Comments:

Found my bike easily enough. I was coughing so badly I couldn't run that fast though.
What would you do differently?:

Not a lot. Wear a wetsuit lol
Bike
  • 1h 06m 12s
  • 20 kms
  • 18.13 km/hr
Comments:

Tailwind out and headwind back. I just struggled to breathe. I can't believe how slow I was.
What would you do differently?:

Train in the big chain ring. Pete yelled at me.
Transition 2
  • 01m 49s
Comments:

Good transition. I didn't sit for a 'change.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 57m 52s
  • 5 kms
  • 11m 34s  min/km
Comments:

Pete came with me.
Saw a big ass brown snake.
Took ages. Couldn't breathe properly or swallow at this stage. Sick. Tired.
Hurting.

I did NOT DNF.
What would you do differently?:

Need to run more.
Post race
Warm down:

Maccas.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training. Being fat.

Event comments:

Good race. Might go back again next year.




Last updated: 2013-05-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:49 | 750 meters | 02m 31s / 100meters
Age Group: 6/8
Overall: 81/109
Performance: Below average
Suit: NONE. Idiot
Course: Single lap out and back course. Deep water start.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 16C / 61F Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:35
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:06:12 | 20 kms | 18.13 km/hr
Age Group: 8/8
Overall: 109/109
Performance: Bad
Wind: Headwind
Course: Out/back course.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Too hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:49
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:57:52 | 05 kms | 11m 34s  min/km
Age Group: 8/8
Overall: 107/109
Performance: Bad
Course: Out and back course
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
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] 4