Quantico Triathlon - Triathlon


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Quantico, Virginia
United States
Marine Corps Marathon
85F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 30m 23s
Overall Rank = 141/424
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 22/45
Pre-race routine:

Traditional 6in" sub upon waking up, drive to site (20 minutes). Drink 33 oz water with tailwind mixture.
Event warmup:

None, swim warmup was available but from 0630-0645, my swim start was not until 0715.
Swim
  • 17m 15s
  • 800 meters
  • 02m 10s / 100 meters
What would you do differently?:

try to break away from pack, I couldn't seem to get away from a large group and found myself getting kicked or providing kicks. The fact you could stand for at least half of the swim actually relieved a lot of anxiety with the swim.
Transition 1
  • 01m 42s
Comments:

Good T1, no issues. Can always be faster.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, for the race I thought it was a good transition.
Bike
  • 45m 57s
  • 9 miles
  • 11.75 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

More training, setting a cadence that pushes a little more.
Transition 2
  • 01m 4s
What would you do differently?:

Again, happy with transition.
Run
  • 24m 26s
  • 5 kms
  • 04m 53s  min/km
Comments:

Nearly entire course was shaded, given the temp, this was a very good thing.
What would you do differently?:

Would have worn different shoes for the trails and rough terrain.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Just moved to VA, rolling hills and inclines are a huge adjustment from coastal NC. Need more time getting used to that on bike and run. Last minute decision to enter race, so very little training and zero swim training the 2 months leading up to the race.

Event comments:

I thought the race was great. Very well marked courses and Transition area. The fact you could stand the entire out portion of the swim course was a little odd and may be a turn off for some serious competitors, but for those of us weekend hacks it was a nice relief. If I was staying in the area for more than a few months I would add this to my annual schedule.




Last updated: 2015-08-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:15 | 800 meters | 02m 10s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/45
Overall: 0/424
Performance: Good
Suit: None
Course: Out and back course. Out portion of course and last 80m or so water was shallow enough to stand.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 01:42
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:45:57 | 09 miles | 11.75 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/45
Overall: 0/424
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: Pretty straight forward course, very well marked. A few hidden inclines that definitely effect timing.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable 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
00:24:26 | 05 kms | 04m 53s  min/km
Age Group: 0/45
Overall: 0/424
Performance: Good
Course: Trail run.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3