Endurance Challenge - TriathlonSprint


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Hillsborough, NC
United States
Set-upinc
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 18m 29s
Overall Rank = 16/237
Age Group = Masters Male
Age Group Rank = 3/3
Pre-race routine:

I took this a bit more serious than other races to try to minimze possible mistakes. I drove that morning (2.5 hrs) and arrived early enough to be able to relax and take my time getting set up. I timed myself from the door of the swimming pool to the TA just to see how long it would add on to my swim time. I had a bannana and some water for breakfast.
Event warmup:

Stretching running and something new, I actually swam berfore the race to help my warmup!!
Swim
  • 09m 14s
  • 500 meters
  • 01m 51s / 100 meters
Comments:

I was frustrated in the swim because I could not get around people until it was almost too late.
What would you do differently?:

Have better luck as far as who is in front of me!!
Transition 1
  • 00m 54s
Comments:

T1 was busy and my location didn't help being at the end of the row..
What would you do differently?:

Just be faster.
Bike
  • 45m 22s
  • 16 miles
  • 21.16 mile/hr
Comments:

I was pleased with the bike effort ... I just want to get stronger.
What would you do differently?:

Keep training
Transition 2
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

I can't believe it but I did it again!! I left my number belt behind and had to run back to get it. This is why my T2 time is so inflated. I could have killed myself!!
What would you do differently?:

Not be a dumb$!@ and get my belt on!!
Run
  • 21m 46s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m  min/mile
Comments:

The run was hot and humid especially by the time we were finishing. I was pleased with the time for no more running than I do. If I could put in 30 miles a week where would I be?
What would you do differently?:

Train more
Post race
Warm down:

Mountain Dew!!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not strong enough yet to compete with the big boys.

Event comments:

I said I would like to crack into the masters division as far as an award goes and I was lucky enough to do that!! This is good race and as usual setup inc. did a great job w/ the organization of it. I will come back next year if healthy.




Last updated: 2006-08-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:14 | 500 meters | 01m 51s / 100meters
Age Group: 16/3
Overall: 52/237
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: In pool multidirection in the lanes. I was looking forward to having a good swim but a girl and a kid were in front of me and it was hard to pass. This is what you run into when you post your swimtimes. You can put down anything!!
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:54
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:45:22 | 16 miles | 21.16 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/3
Overall: 17/237
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Rolling hills which made it slow for a lot of guys. Living where I do with our hills/mountains really helps me on a course like this one. There were two climbs at the end that put down a few people so I just stood up and hammered by them because I didn't want to get passed by them in the run!!
Road: Rough  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:11
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:21:46 | 03.11 miles | 06m  min/mile
Age Group: 5/3
Overall: 19/237
Performance: Average
Course: Two laps uppy and downy ... not a real good course but it was downhill to flat for the finish.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4