Terramuggus Sprint Triathlon Series - Race #5 - TriathlonSprint


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Marlborough, Connecticut
United States
Pig Iron Sports
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 14m 17s
Overall Rank = 57/90
Age Group = ALL WOMEN
Age Group Rank = 11/30
Pre-race routine:

The purpose of this race was to get more experience before my upcoming Olympic distance race. Goals were to not be nervous, get used to new race clothes, have an enjoyable swim, not do stupid things in transition, and just generally feel good about racing.

Worked. Stretched at home a bit, hydrated, and then packed up my gear. Bought a huge Snickers bar on the way, but never ate it.
Event warmup:

Nothing really.
Swim
  • 07m 52s
  • 400 yards
  • 01m 58s / 100 yards
Comments:

This time is with the transition included. Actual time in the water was 6:50. HELLYES! I decided to try an inside left start this time and get myself right in the mess. Drafted lots, for the first time in a race.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Best race swim to date, and getting comfortable in the water was what I came to do.
Transition 1
  • 01m 3s
Comments:

No official transition times, this is from my watch.
What would you do differently?:

I need to practice running out of the water in my wetsuit until it stops sucking so much.
Bike
  • 37m 49s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.04 mile/hr
Comments:

I was not used to these road conditions, everything felt slippery for some reason. No speed on computer AGAIN. Started pouring in the second loop; took it a little easy at that point. Hills are getting better. Still just using the aerobars as a helmet holder.
What would you do differently?:

Grow longer femurs.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Split on watch was a minute when I started running from transition.
Run
  • 28m 36s
  • 3.2 miles
  • 08m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

Actual time running was 27:22 (8:33 pace). I didn't really push this, had a 10M race four days earlier and just didn't have it in me. Let 2 women pass in the last half mile, so that was annoying. However, I felt great throughout so this is the pace to aim for during my upcoming Olympic distance race.
What would you do differently?:

Given the circumstances, nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Chatted a bit and then packed up my stuff. Got a Wendy's Frosty on the way home and then ate leftover Chinese with some beer. That's umm... what real athletes do. Yeah.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

As usual, poor running skilz!

Event comments:

This is a low-key, bare bones, and casual event on a summer weeknight. For $15, you can't beat it. I'll do this next year to measure my improvement.

(plattsys timing has messed up the placing, had to redo everything. BAH)




Last updated: 2006-08-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:52 | 400 yards | 01m 58s / 100yards
Age Group: 5/30
Overall: 24/90
Performance: Good
(actual time in water 6:50, for a 1:43/100 pace)
Suit: ProMotion sleeveless
Course: Out around a bouy and back.
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:03
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:37:49 | 12 miles | 19.04 mile/hr
Age Group: 10/30
Overall: 56/90
Performance:
Wind:
Course: I think this course is short. Two somewhat hilly loops with nice downhill at the end of each loop.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:28:36 | 03.2 miles | 08m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 17/30
Overall: 64/90
Performance: Below average
Time minus transition 27:22 (8:33 pace)
Course: Loop through neighborhoods. Hilly. The last part is a nice downhill.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3