Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR - TriathlonSprint


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Seattle, Washington
United States
Beneroya Research Institute and SeaFair
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 49m 48s
Overall Rank = 1017/1180
Age Group = 34-39
Age Group Rank = 83/96
Pre-race routine:

I usually have a Green Tea Latte but couldn't find a SBUX open. :(
Had peanut butter and jelly on wheat toast

Got to the race around 5:50AM...so got an end spot on the transition area. That's why I go early!
Event warmup:

Got in the water 20 minutes early. Swam a bit. this is what I had not done in prior races..and it seemed to help!

Swim
  • 25m 6s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 51s / 100 yards
Comments:

While I was slow, I swam the entire course without stopping. Did not freak out at all, just slow and steady. Considering my last two Tri's had less than 125 people and this one had 1180, it was good. there were a couple of times I got off course due to people crossing in front of me. I swim straight..so not a problem for me.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing....for my first 1/2 mile swim thought it was AWESOME!

Transition 1
  • 04m 47s
Comments:

Ok, here's where I need to not doddle. WOW almost 5 minutes....
High maintenece. had lots of grass on my feet that I wanted to wash off. Then I was slow to put on gloves....I know, should ditch those but my hands get tinglie when I don't wear them.
What would you do differently?:

work on getting faster...this was my longest transition time I think. I don't think I was this slow at Mose lake.
Bike
  • 44m 34s
  • 12 miles
  • 16.16 mile/hr
Comments:

Best avg speed yet...I am a turle and don't like working on speed. I am a very consistent 14.5 MPH gal. So, 16 for me is WONDERFUL. I am happy with my time and did well. While my Avg HR was higher than normal, I probably could have worked a bit harder, but all and all when I see the numbers, I am happy.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing for this race. But should start working on speed if i want to go faster and not get frustrated when others who don't ride as much as i do go faster. :)
Transition 2
  • 02m 44s
Comments:

Probably 30 seconds of this is from the entrance to the rack for my bike. I was a bit slow and didn't really run to the transition.
I didn't waste too much time here. But I did forget to tie one of my shoes....so had to stop and do that.
What would you do differently?:

nothing really, except check my shoes before i get off my bucket seat. :)
Run
  • 32m 37s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 10m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

pretty steep hill, but i ran the entire thing. Felt pretty good...hr did get up there!
What would you do differently?:

nothing....
Post race
Warm down:

none really, was feeling great.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My speed..or lack of speed work traing. :)


Event comments:

Had a GREAT time. Was happy I was able to do the 1/2 mile swim with no issues. Considering I have only been swiming since Feb, I feel GREAT. run and bike were good....
AWESOME day in Seattle!

I'll be planning on doing this one again next year.

The photo - I am in the middle, sharon(racygirl) on the right and Lisa on the left.


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Last updated: 2006-07-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:25:06 | 880 yards | 02m 51s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/96
Overall: 1153/1180
Performance: Good
Avg HR = 136
Suit:
Course: Triangle. Lots of Milfoil the last part of the swim. It didn't freak me out, but it was kind of hard to swim in.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:47
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:44:34 | 12 miles | 16.16 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/96
Overall: 930/1180
Performance: Good
AVG HR 153
Wind: Little
Course: Nice course along lake wa. up and over the I90 bridge. It was nice course.
Road: Smooth  Cadence: 81
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:44
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:32:37 | 03.1 miles | 10m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/96
Overall: 0/1180
Performance:
Did good on the run...each mile I improved my time! This is good for me as I usually am VERY consistent and run the same speed. - hence mile 1 and 2 are pretty dead on! MAX AVG Mile 1 : 10.55 154 146 Mile 2 : 10.52 171 154 - with a HILL ! Mile 3 : 10.09 162 152
Course: pretty flat with 1 hill.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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?
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5