Hagerstown Sprint Triathlon - Triathlon


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Hagerstown, Maryland
United States
Racine Multisports
Total Time = 1h 27m
Overall Rank = 214/345
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 10/13
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 2:30am. got my gear together and was on the road by 3:00. Arrived at the race at 4:45. Got registered, body marked and set up my transition area. I had the pick of the place in transition since I was one of the first people there. Drank a Gatorade to hydrate while waiting for my race to start.
Event warmup:

Did some static stretching. Tried to mentally prepare for the race.
Swim
  • 07m 5s
  • 328 yards
  • 02m 10s / 100 yards
Comments:

I started out WAY too fast and burnt out. My back started spasming which didnt allow me to breathe properly. On a typical day at the pool I am always right at 5:30-5:40. My time today was much slower. The only thing I can think of that would make me that slow was if the run between the pool and the transition timing mat was factored in.
What would you do differently?:

I would pace myself better during the beginning and focus more on my breathing.
Transition 1
  • 02m 25s
Comments:

My back was giving me really fits and I could not breathe well at all. Took too much time putting socks on. Next time I will go without.
What would you do differently?:

Not spend 1:30 trying to put stupid socks on.
Bike
  • 38m 36s
  • 11 miles
  • 17.08 mile/hr
Comments:

I was very disappointed in my bike. I typically average 19-20 mph. Today I spent the entire bike portion trying to catch my breath. Every time I tried to inhale it felt like daggers stabbing me in the back. I contemplated stopping and waiting for the pain to subside but pushed on regardless. If I hadn't pulled a muscle in my back I should have been able to average around 20mph or better.
What would you do differently?:

Not pull a muscle in my back during the swim so I can actually breathe during the bike.
Transition 2
  • 01m 41s
Comments:

Very slow transition for me. My socks were soaked from putting them on after the swim so I changed them. Threw my shoes and sunglasses on and started off.
What would you do differently?:

Not wear socks right after the swim so I don't have to change them out in T2.
Run
  • 37m 14s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 12m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

Pretty hilly run. I avg 9:00/mile but on this course I avg 12:00/mile. A combination of the hilly course and the pulled muscles in my back attributed to my poor performance.
What would you do differently?:

Train running more. Incorporate hills into my training
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched and ate a banana

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I pulled both lumbar muscles in my back during the swim and thus I had a lot of trouble being able to breathe thoughout the entire race. Very painful to breathe in and out. This is the absolute largest factor that caused me to perform so badly.

Event comments:

This is a very well organized race put on by Racine sports. Very beginner friendly race. The volunteers were all very nice and very helpful. Overall this is a good race for anyone getting into triathlons or those veterans that want a good challenge.




Last updated: 2013-05-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:05 | 328 yards | 02m 10s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/13
Overall: 0/345
Performance:
Suit:
Course: Pool was pretty choppy from so many swimmers.
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:25
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:38:36 | 11 miles | 17.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/13
Overall: 0/345
Performance:
Wind: Some
Course: Course was pretty damp from storms earlier that morning. First half was pretty well all downhill and second half was pretty well all uphill. Some debris scattered along roadway.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:41
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:37:14 | 03.1 miles | 12m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/13
Overall: 0/345
Performance:
Course: Pretty hilly run
Keeping cool Drinking
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5