Lake Stevens Olympic Triathlon - Triathlon


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Lake Stevens, Washington
United States
BuDu Racing
71F / 22C
Overcast
Total Time = 3h 25m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Event warmup:

Got there later than planned. Just had time to drop everything off in T1 and then rush to event meeting while putting on wet suit. I kind of swam around for about 2-4 mins before the event started.
Swim
  • 42m 24s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 50s / 100 meters
Comments:

Very simple course. Three large bouys (orange) . It's a wade start, then you do a counter-clockwise pattern x2 (FYI - sprint is one lap). Lots of kayaks and staff in the water for support IF you need it. No events
What would you do differently?:

I _NEED_ to work on my sighting. I wasted 5-10 mins (if not more) but not swimming straight, weaving to and forth, and even getting turned 100 degrees around. I finished dead last.
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

There is only one entrance point and exit point for the entire event. The signs and volunteers made it clear which way to go for the bike when leaving or run when leaving.
What would you do differently?:

Actually nothing much. Forgot to put food in pockets.
Bike
  • 1h 30m
  • 25 miles
  • 16.67 mile/hr
Comments:

Again, straight out and back. It's very scenic at times.
What would you do differently?:

Again nothing really. Just need to work on getting faster. Someday up grade to a TT/Tri bike.
Transition 2
  • 02m
What would you do differently?:

Arrive earlier to lay out materials better.
Run
  • 1h 03m 35s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 10m 16s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt good, better than I thought I would. For some odd reason the run out seemed to go much faster than the run back both times :)
What would you do differently?:

Work on my chi running posture and relaxing legs more. I was bending at the waist to much, and I was not relaxing my legs enough. I think that and the slanted road caused me to have a minor left knee injury/pain at the end of the day.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched at the car after I gathered everything up. Went to lunch with Wife and stretched in restaurant. NEXT TIME - will bike some / walk some / stretch some and do some yoga

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of sighting and swimming in a straight line. Really killed my swim time and wasted energy.

Event comments:

This was my first race. But it was a great event. Very organized, well run and on time. All ages from 25-76, but mostly 25-40. Would highly recommend, some hills but nothing to crazy, and always felt safe on the course.




Last updated: 2013-07-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:42:24 | 1500 meters | 02m 50s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Bad
Suit: Synergy Hybrid Full
Course: Triangle course counter clockwise. Have to do two laps for Olympic.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 71F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:30:00 | 25 miles | 16.67 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Good course. There are a few 90 degree turns at the start of the course. A few hills but nothing crazy. It's a straight out and back. The course is NOT completely closed to traffic. There are cars on the road way. However, they are rare, and all of them were very careful about the riders. Police and volunteers were plentiful to direct you at intersections. There are a few 90 degree turns at the start f the course.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:03:35 | 06.2 miles | 10m 16s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Course: Straight out and back, it's 1.5mi each way. Again one lap for sprint and two for Olympic. About 1/3 of the way in you start up a hill and keep going up hill until about the last 1/8 of the loop. You run on a two lane road. The right lane is open to one way traffic (ie cars) the left is closed for the event. NOTE - the road is not level, there's a slant for most of the road.
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4