Fenton Triathlon - Triathlon


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
Fenton, Missouri
United States
RiverChase of Fenton
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 22m 41s
Overall Rank = 17/137
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 3/14
Pre-race routine:

Had to get there early for packet pickup, setup, and get the warmup in before the 6:30 start time. Up at 4:45, PB&J toast and two eggs for breakfast with some water. To the venue by 5:40.
Event warmup:

~250 yds in the pool to get the arms loosened up.
Swim
  • 04m 31s
  • 300 yards
  • 01m 31s / 100 yards
Comments:

They had the start order all jacked up with respect to the estimated swim times, so had to pass two people (was lucky it was only two, really). Kept a good pace without overdoing anything - already knew I'd be towards the FOP with this size of race so no need to push it to gain 10 seconds here.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

T1 time included in bike time. Getting the socks and bike shoes on still takes me forever...I probably lose 45-60 seconds here on most competitors.
Bike
  • 50m 47s
  • 15 miles
  • 17.72 mile/hr
Comments:

2nd overall female and I kept each other company most of the ride. I was better at shifting than she was, so I was up most of the hills faster. On the flats she was a bit better than I.
What would you do differently?:

I probably could have pushed it a bit more, but with that huge climb at the end plus the run coming with the same hills I held back a bit.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Time included in run (I think). Had a great T2 though - was in and out very quickly thanks to the new model of Saucony Guides which actually let you use Yankz.
Run
  • 27m 26s
  • 5 kms
  • 05m 29s  min/km
Comments:

Good enough run...probably should have pushed the flats some more. Hauled it up the final hill as well as I could but my stomach had other ideas about 80% of the way up. Dialed it back and finished the race with a very respectable time.
What would you do differently?:

Push the flats more instead of the final hill.
Post race
Warm down:

Mostly walking around and taking in water and granola bars. Chatted with my transition mates a bit.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Fitness level could be better, but that comes with time.

Event comments:

Exactly what you'd expect from a small local sprint.




Last updated: 2014-07-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:04:31 | 300 yards | 01m 31s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/14
Overall: 4/137
Performance: Good
Suit: None
Course: Serpentine swim in 6-lane pool.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:50:47 | 15 miles | 17.72 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/14
Overall: 17/137
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Two lap course. Pretty bumpy and a few potholes in unfortunate places that almost wiped me out both laps.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:27:26 | 05 kms | 05m 29s  min/km
Age Group: 9/14
Overall: 48/137
Performance: Average
Course: Pretty hilly at the beginning and end; everything else is flat. Unfortunately you can't take advantage of the downhill portions because they are switchbacked.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3