Denville Centennial Triathlon - Triathlon


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Denville, New Jersey
United States
Denville Centennial Triathlon
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 31m 32s
Overall Rank = 185/250ish
Age Group = F 40-49
Age Group Rank = 27/41
Pre-race routine:

Up at 4:00am. Coffee and a few eggs. More coffee
Swim
  • 15m 58s
  • 600 yards
  • 02m 40s / 100 yards
Comments:

I am a very slow swimmer and I've only swum 3 times this year. I kept trying to get to the pool to train but life got in the way. I was not worried about finishing; I just wish I were faster. My goal for 2014 is to learn how to swim faster. Based on the swim training; I am happy with this
What would you do differently?:

Actually train
Transition 1
  • 02m
Bike
  • 36m 46s
  • 9 miles
  • 14.75 mile/hr
Comments:

Flat 9 mile 2 loop course. Roads were closed which was nice. Since this was a small race there was little congestion (by the time I came through anyway). Lots of volunteers to direct you and cheer you on. I probably could have gone faster but knew the run was hilly so I held back a little. I've only biked a few times this summer so I can't really complain about my results
What would you do differently?:

I sound like a broken record but............train more
Transition 2
  • 01m 30s
Comments:

It took forever to tie my shoes. My fingers refused to work. I'm not sure if it was fatigue or nerves or what; but it was really weird. I eventually got that done and ran out.
What would you do differently?:

Get new laces I don't need to tie
Run
  • 35m 16s
  • 5 kms
  • 07m 07s  min/km
Comments:

I felt really good on the run. I've been doing a lot of running this summer. I'm still pretty slow but much better than I was a year ago. I walked a little on the hills. Passed at least a dozen people on the run.
What would you do differently?:

Should have ran faster the last mile. I had lots of energy when I finished.
Post race
Warm down:

Nothing really. Wander around a little and chat

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of swim and bike training

Event comments:

This was an inaugural, small race in Denville, NJ. I thought they did a good job. Seemed well organized and very relaxed compared to some bigger races I've done which I enjoyed.




Last updated: 2013-08-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:58 | 600 yards | 02m 40s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/41
Overall: 0/250ish
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:36:46 | 09 miles | 14.75 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/41
Overall: 0/250ish
Performance: Average
Wind:
Course: 2 loop
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:30
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:35:16 | 05 kms | 07m 07s  min/km
Age Group: 0/41
Overall: 0/250ish
Performance: Good
Course: 1st mile HILLY. In my opinion very hilly. After that mostly flats and downhills. Closed roads, lots of volunteers. 2 water stops
Keeping cool Drinking
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4