Pat Griskus Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Middlebury, Connecticut
United States
Pat Griskus Triathlon Series
85F / 29C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 13m 16s
Overall Rank = 59/336
Age Group = 50-54M
Age Group Rank = 9/29
Pre-race routine:

Left work about 4:15pm and hit some traffic, but not too bad. Got to Quassy about 5, Checked in and found a good spot to rack (open racking) and set up my stuff. Had a GU and X2 plus some water. Planned to try 2 new things in the race - putting on short after the swim,, and running with no socks.
Event warmup:

Swam for about 10 minutes then waited for the start. Felt great to not be constrained by a wetsuit plus not have my tri-top dragging.
Swim
  • 14m 31s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 39s / 100 yards
Comments:

Went out fast, but elevated my hear rate inthe fiirst 100-200 yards and had a slight panic attack. Had to take it easy briefly and calm down. Once I settled, I finished strong. Swimming without the tri-shirt was great.
What would you do differently?:

Steadier start.
Transition 1
  • 01m 46s
Comments:

Got my shirt on easily - did not cost me any time. Everything else was smooth.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing - this will be my standard for sprints from now on.
Bike
  • 33m 18s
  • 10.5 miles
  • 18.92 mile/hr
Comments:

Lost a few places in my age group, but definitely passed more than I got passed. Saw alot of mountain bikes - first timers I think. Pushed as hard as I could. Bike was not shifting well on my front derailer.
What would you do differently?:

Tune up is needed I think. Plus my training on the bike has been poor this year.
Transition 2
  • 00m 55s
Comments:

Pretty quick - did not use socks,so that helped.
What would you do differently?:

Again, I think sock-less for the sprints is the way to go.
Run
  • 22m 49s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

Solid run - only got passed by a couple of people, but passed a bunch. Sweated my ass off - very humid. Light rain started to fall during part of it. Had a great kick at the end and passed a few in the final 200 yards.
What would you do differently?:

More training
Post race
Warm down:

Had some gatorade, tried to stop sweating.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training!!!

Event comments:

Griskus is always a good race. Many fast participants. Was hoping to do better, but didnt train enough to deserve it.




Last updated: 2014-05-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:31 | 880 yards | 01m 39s / 100yards
Age Group: 7/29
Overall: 0/336
Performance: Average
Suit: None
Course: Reverse triangle. Buoy placement was poor - they had a red one, followed by 2 yellows going out, then 1 yellow across, turning back on 2 yellows and 2 reds. Should have had the reds at the far corners to signal the turns.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:46
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:33:18 | 10.5 miles | 18.92 mile/hr
Age Group: 11/29
Overall: 0/336
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Some rollers down and up, but no significant hills.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:55
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:22:49 | 03.1 miles | 07m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/29
Overall: 0/336
Performance: Average
Course: Out and back. Down a hill, turnaournd, then come back up. For any Rev3 Quassy vets, this is the finishing hill on the half.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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] 4