Sunrise Series Triathlon #1 - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Shreveport, Louisiana
United States
Sports Spectrum
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 13m 49s
Overall Rank = 126/150
Age Group = M 40-44
Age Group Rank = 23/24
Pre-race routine:

Woke up and ate breakfast, a bagel with peanut butter. Drove to race site and set up my transition area. Checked in and got my timing chip and body marking.
Event warmup:

A little light jogging and arm swings before I got in the pool. I didn't do any swim warm up
Swim
  • 11m 36s
  • 450 yards
  • 02m 35s / 100 yards
Comments:

I wasn't expecting to be fast on the swim, but I wasn't expecting to be as tight as I was either. I have put plenty of time in the pool and I have felt comfortable. Today I just didn't feel comfortable in the pool. I am sure the nerves of my first ever triathlon had something to do with it. I will get better, I am sure of that.
What would you do differently?:

RELAX. I just need to be more relaxed and trust that I am ready.
Transition 1
  • 01m 47s
Comments:

I knew going in that my transitions would be slow. I have not put any work into transitions up to this point. I wanted to make sure I did not forget anything so I made sure to take my time and make sure everything was right.
What would you do differently?:

I will practice transitions a lot in the future.
Bike
  • 37m 57s
  • 11 miles
  • 17.39 mile/hr
Comments:

The course was fairly flat out and back. I got up to speed fairly quickly. There was a bit of a headwind on the way out. I just pushed trough it knowing I would have the wind at my back on the way back. I passed several people on the way out and only got passed by a couple of people on the way back. I was very comfortable on the bike. I felt like my pace was pretty good and I actually came back quicker than I went out. I wanted to make sure that I had something left for the run.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really. I just need to continue to put the time in on the bike and keep making progress.
Transition 2
  • 01m 46s
Comments:

Really slow. I decided to put on socks and that slowed me down quite a bit.
What would you do differently?:

Practice running without socks. Practice transitions more.
Run
  • 20m 40s
  • 2 miles
  • 05m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt pretty good on the run. I really concentrated on not starting out too fast. I maintained a comfortable pace throughout the run. I probably could have pushed just a bit harder.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really. Just continue to put in the miles and improve.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and drank a Gatorade.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My status as a beginner. This was my first tri ever and I'm pleased with my performance. I know there are many things I can work on. I will continue to train hard and improve.

Event comments:

This being my first tri I have nothing to compare it to, but the race was very well run. Sunrise Triathlon Club makes the events very beginner friendly.




Last updated: 2013-05-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:36 | 450 yards | 02m 35s / 100yards
Age Group: 24/24
Overall: 0/150
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Pool Swim
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:47
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:37:57 | 11 miles | 17.39 mile/hr
Age Group: 22/24
Overall: 0/150
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind
Course: The course was fairly flat out and back. Headwind out tailwind back.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:46
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:20:40 | 02 miles | 05m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 23/24
Overall: 0/150
Performance: Good
Course: Flat loop through residential neighborhood.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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