Shadow Creek Ranch Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Pearland, Texas
United States
Troika Promotions
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 45m 29s
Overall Rank = 302/612
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 44/55
Pre-race routine:

2 hours before the start of the race I ate a spaghetti and soda and i dont know what i am thinking eating it. I should have stuck to my regular power bar and banana plus Gatorade.
Event warmup:

just stretching close to the swim start and start warming up in the water 15 mins before start.
Swim
  • 15m 57s
  • 500 meters
  • 03m 11s / 100 meters
Comments:

I always been a bad swimmer , i need to do drills seriously to improve my time. Its funny being at the back of my pack i watched as some of the fast swimmers hit shallow water 2 feet deep ( not listening to instructions). The water is not that clean but its good enough for a clear line from start to finish.
What would you do differently?:

Do more serious drills and improve on front crawl.
Transition 1
  • 01m 59s
Comments:

T1 is good can be improved.
Bike
  • 48m 39s
  • 17.1 miles
  • 21.09 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike is probably the most fun of all for me i dont know how did they time me , but my Garmin time is registering 21.25 mph. I enjoy as go fast on the road at 21-23 mph. I know i could have gone faster , but dont want to burn my legs.
What would you do differently?:

Go Faster on the 5 miles.
Transition 2
  • 02m 56s
Comments:

I am reluctant to head out to the run since i noticed the Sun is high and above us.
What would you do differently?:

No matter what i should not have stayed longer in transition.
Run
  • 35m 56s
  • 3.2 miles
  • 11m 14s  min/mile
Comments:

I practiced most of my run on the dreadmill and i am paying for the price. The Sun was up and the tempt is 83F Heat index 90F.
What would you do differently?:

Practice more outdoor run under the heat i know i can improve this. It is just a matter of managing my cooling down.
Post race
Warm down:

My wife is waiting for me at the finish line . This is my slowest swim and run of them all , but i am suprised overall i am at the upper 50% which is the best so far in overall ranking.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

me practice front crawl and running under the sun and manage the heat.

Event comments:

Post race food would be nice over all its a great well run event




Last updated: 2014-06-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:57 | 500 meters | 03m 11s / 100meters
Age Group: 52/55
Overall: 0/612
Performance: Bad
Suit: Tri-Suit
Course: Straight swim
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:59
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
00:48:39 | 17.1 miles | 21.09 mile/hr
Age Group: 30/55
Overall: 0/612
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Flat and turns
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:56
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:35:56 | 03.2 miles | 11m 14s  min/mile
Age Group: 51/55
Overall: 0/612
Performance: Below average
Course: 1 loop flat
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
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? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4