USAT Age Group National Championship - Sprint Distance - Triathlon


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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
United States
USA Triathlon
72F / 22C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 09m 42s
Overall Rank = 341/1734
Age Group = M50-54
Age Group Rank = 31/118
Pre-race routine:

I've had a hard time putting this report together. So disappointed that I got sick with a crushing sinus infection the week of the race. The 1000 mile trip to Milwaukee with my bike and 4 other bikes plus gear was uneventful. Got to hang out with some team mates and BT friends in Milwaukee and that is always fun. I was nowhere near 100% when Sunday morning rolled around but it was time to give it what I had.
Event warmup:

Ran a bit and did some stretching. Swam a few hundred yards before our wave went off.
Swim
  • 12m 30s
  • 750 meters
  • 01m 40s / 100 meters
Comments:

I didn't really push this. Alot of contact in the first 200 yards or so then things eased up a little.
What would you do differently?:

Push harder but I knew the race would be a struggle so just wanted to get going and get to the bike
Transition 1
  • 02m 40s
Comments:

Long run from swim exit to transition. Everything seemed to go smoothly.
Bike
  • 32m 48s
  • 12.4 miles
  • 22.68 mile/hr
Comments:

Started off with decent power then there was a steady decline. No legs and having trouble breathing. I tried to maintain consistent power as I knew I would need a good bike split but just couldn't do it. In my last 3 sprints my power has been 253-255 watts on the bike. At this race I was 225.....so likley 1.5-2 minutes slower than when healthy.
What would you do differently?:

Be healthy heading into the race. I kept telling myself I could quit after the bike so I could get through it.
Transition 2
  • 01m 4s
Comments:

A pretty decent T2
Run
  • 20m 39s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

First two miles were both at 6:45. Pushed the last mile. Got passed by 1 guy in my AG with 100 yards to go and passed another.
What would you do differently?:

I gave it everything I had on that day. So, I'm not disappointed with my effort level...just the circumstances
Post race
Warm down:

Visited with friends and team mates. Got something to eat then packed up transition. Back to the hotel to clean up and then hit the road.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Getting sick the week of my "A" race was a real bummer. I was actually 30 seconds faster than 2013 but nowhere near where I have been racing this year. Looking at results of other guys in my AG that I have raced against this year I feel confident I would have been 1.5-2.5 minutes faster if healthy. Really frustrating as I was 25 seconds out of 25th and a slot for 2015 AG World Championships in Chicago. Slim chance for a roll down but not likely.

I am pleased with my effort level under the circumstances at the race. This is not meant to come across as negative or "sour grapes" but it is frustrating. Guess I would feel the same if I had a flat.

It was still a fun weekend and great to see some of the guys on my team qualify.

Event comments:

USAT put on a great weekend. Level of competition was way beyond what I have ever seen at a race. Strongly considering going back to Milwaukee for a 3rd year. Feel like I have a good race in me on that course.




Last updated: 2014-07-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:30 | 750 meters | 01m 40s / 100meters
Age Group: 46/118
Overall: 0/1734
Performance: Average
Suit: Roka sleeveless
Course: Straight out for 250-300 yards. Under bridge then right turn, another right turn then back exit
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 71F / 22C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:40
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:32:48 | 12.4 miles | 22.68 mile/hr
Age Group: 31/118
Overall: 0/1734
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course: Right out of transition. 3 miles to turnaround then back past transition. Over the bridge and back
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Average Cornering:
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:04
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:20:39 | 03.11 miles | 06m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 31/118
Overall: 0/1734
Performance: Average
Course: Nice flat course with an out and back around mile 1.
Keeping cool Average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5