Towne Lake Triathlon - Olympic Course - TriathlonOlympic


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Cypress, Texas
United States
Onurmark Race Productions
90F / 32C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 20m 53s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = Clydesdale 40+
Age Group Rank = 5/5
Pre-race routine:

Up at 4:30 for waffles and diet coke for breakfast. Bag already packed so just had to through bikes on car and head out.
Event warmup:

I had a horrible swim at my last race to in order to get a little confidence back I did jump in the water for a quick swim before the race. That was the extent of my warmup.
Swim
  • 44m 30s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 58s / 100 meters
Comments:

I swam VERY slowly. This was actually intentional. I had a very bad swim at my last sprint so I just wanted to get through this. I am not a good swimmer but could probably pull 2:15/100 on a better day.
What would you do differently?:

I think I need to start slowly like I did but gradually pick up the pace and back off if I feel like I am getting winded. Need to practice this technique while training.
Transition 1
  • 02m 51s
Comments:

Had a little hiccup coming out of T1. Somehow my wife's race belt (she was racked next to me) ended up attached to my wheel. A volunteer noticed it and offered to put it back by her bike. I told her exactly where it was but somehow the number never ended up back there. Cost me about a minute coming out of T1.
What would you do differently?:

Make sure I am not dragging any extra equipment along.
Bike
  • 1h 12m 20s
  • 24 miles
  • 19.91 mile/hr
Comments:

My average speed was better than any previous race. As I started the second lap I came up on a lot of the sprint racers. This created a very crowded course and probably cost me a little speed.
What would you do differently?:

Still learning how hard I can push myself and have a decent run.
Transition 2
  • 03m
Run
  • 1h 15m
  • 6.2 miles
  • 12m 06s  min/mile
Comments:

Decent run. I can run faster but it was hot out. Carried liquids with me so I could keep up. Stopped at each aid station to pour ice water on my head and refill my bottle.
What would you do differently?:

Could maybe have pushed a little harder but it would not have changed any results.
Post race
Warm down:

Sat in an ice bath for 10 minutes. Checked results.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Mostly the heat.

Event comments:

Onurmark puts on a great race. I race all of their events and will continue to do so.




Last updated: 2015-09-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:44:30 | 1500 meters | 02m 58s / 100meters
Age Group: 5/5
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit: Jammers
Course: Simple out and back. Buoys were rather spaced out.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 85F / 29C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:51
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:12:20 | 24 miles | 19.91 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/5
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Two loops. Flat.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:15:00 | 06.2 miles | 12m 06s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/5
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Two loops on community running path.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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