Best of the Best Triathlon Championship - Triathlon


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Denton, Texas
United States
Dallas Athletes Racing
52F / 11C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 20m 15s
Overall Rank = 55/180
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 5/15
Pre-race routine:

Usual. Got up took a shower. Had a Honey Stinger Waffle and an Ensure for breakfast. Loaded up for race and got there when transition opened.
Event warmup:

Swam about 250 yards before the race started.
Swim
  • 04m 28s
  • 250 yards
  • 01m 47s / 100 yards
Comments:

Spacing was good in the water. Passed two or three people towards the end of the swim. It got a little congested at the wall a few times. Overall, good pool swim.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing much.
Transition 1
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

It was kind of a long run from the pool to transition. The weather was cool and I had a hard time figuring whether to put extra gear on. I dispatched with that idea and just left. One shoe gave me a problem and then I was off.
What would you do differently?:

Comparing the rest of the times in my age group, it seemed to be a fairly good transition.
Bike
  • 48m 38s
  • 16.57 miles
  • 20.44 mile/hr
Comments:

Rode with the wind on the way out and kept a high pace. I was passed by one guy on the bike and he was in my age group. Bummer. I was also chicked. She was fast. The course was long. According to my Garmin it was 16.52 miles and my split was actually 20.4 mph which is very good for me. I handled the wind and hills well on the way back. The last hill went into the Nat parking lot and was tough at the end of the ride. Nice route. The road was chip seal but the shoulder was smooth.
What would you do differently?:

I didn't really have a chance to put many miles in over the last month so I am really happy with my ride. I put alot into the ride and was worried about the run. My legs were fairly tired in transition.
Transition 2
  • 00m 54s
Comments:

Easy transition. Got out of my bike shoes before the mount line. Running shoes went on well. In and out quickly.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 24m 36s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

One thing I have been doing is running. Most of my training this year was for Ironman Boulder so I have not been concentrating on short speed. I worked in speed work over the past few months and it paid off. One of the faster 5k splits for me on a Sprint. I felt really good. The guy who finished fourth passed me on the second lap and I stayed on his heels until the finish. Each mile was faster as I went. I was very happy with the run.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Met my friend Joe after the race and had a water. They were serving pancakes but I didn't feel like eating them.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

More short speed training

Event comments:

They were giving out leftover gear from the previous races so I loaded up on Tech shirts and got a jacket. Gotta love that.




Last updated: 2014-10-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:04:28 | 250 yards | 01m 47s / 100yards
Age Group: 5/15
Overall: 0/180
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Snake pool swim
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:37
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:48:38 | 16.57 miles | 20.44 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/15
Overall: 0/180
Performance: Good
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Out and back north of the Nat. Wind was blowing 7-10 from the S/SW.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:54
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:24:36 | 03.1 miles | 07m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/15
Overall: 0/180
Performance: Good
Course: Two loops around the stadium and down the adjacent road. Flat and fast.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
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] 4