TriWaco Triathlon - Sprint Course - TriathlonSprint


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Waco, Texas
United States
Tri-Now
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 12m 55s
Overall Rank = 19/402
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 4/22
Pre-race routine:

Didn't really get my usual pre-race ride or even a run, as I got up to Waco about 30 minutes before transition closed, so nothing I was used to. Gotta plan better next time.
Event warmup:

Stretching and hopping up and down.
Swim
  • 08m 38s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 10s / 100 meters
Comments:

Water was murky and couldn't get in a good pace with the stragglers from the waves ahead of us (we were thrid wave off), so swam more "heads up" than anything
What would you do differently?:

Not sure, lots of congestion on the swim course
Transition 1
  • 02m 13s
Comments:

This was a long run up the ramp to the transition area. Not much could be done, but was a fast T1 for me regardless. Put socks on in T1 (normally in T2 before run). Was 3rd in AG and 24th OA T1 time, so must have done something right! Fastest T1 was 1:45, so didn't lose much.
What would you do differently?:

Was good, just need to get faster in the water!
Bike
  • 34m 46s
  • 12.4 miles
  • 21.40 mile/hr
Comments:

Went out hard and passed a ton of people from the other two waves (20s and 30s), started to get gassed towards the end of the bike, but still felt good.
What would you do differently?:

Need to keep my base miles higher and work on speed a bit more
Transition 2
  • 01m 13s
Comments:

A bit slow, but still a fast T2 with how long it was, but fast nonetheless! 2nd in AG and 38 OA.
What would you do differently?:

I like the socks on in T1, might be worth the extra time, so I can go from bike to run faster
Run
  • 26m 2s
  • 3.5 miles
  • 07m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt slow and had to pee during the run (too much water on the bike). Felt very sluggish, should have been 2-3 minutes faster overall, but I think it was not enough fuel
What would you do differently?:

Fuel on the bike to set up a stronger run
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around after throwing up water at the finish line, drank some more water, chocolate milk and coconut water

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Be more fueled for the race and be there earlier for a warm up

Event comments:

One of the best venues and organized races I have ever done, if they wouldn't bill it as a 5k run for the sprint, it would be better. Next time I'll come back in better shape (and 10 less pounds) and kick some butt! LOL




Last updated: 2014-07-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:38 | 400 meters | 02m 10s / 100meters
Age Group: 8/22
Overall: 68/402
Performance: Below average
Suit: 2XU Project X
Course: Rectangle in the Brazos River, counterclockwise.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 79F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:13
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:34:46 | 12.4 miles | 21.40 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/22
Overall: 22/402
Performance: Good
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Simple out and back course, some rough areas, and some narrow areas
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 86
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 01:13
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:26:02 | 03.5 miles | 07m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/22
Overall: 20/402
Performance: Average
Course: A nice loop that is NOT 3.1 miles in length, I hope they stop advertising it as a 5K run. Somewhat shaded on the out bound leg, then a quick climb to the bridge, over and back down the other side. Not shade on the other side. Nice steeping climb to the suspension bridge at the end, nice finish area
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5