Rumpus in Bumpass International - TriathlonOlympic


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Bumpass, Virginia
United States
Set Up Events
56F / 13C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 31m 12s
Overall Rank = 51/320
Age Group = M 40-44
Age Group Rank = 6/23
Pre-race routine:

Drove over to race site after a relaxed morning at the cabin. Got there about 0800 and set up transition. Used the bathroom, dropped my bag at the DRG van. Put on my wetsuit and took some pics with my athletes.
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 25m 43s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 43s / 100 meters
Comments:

Started out in the middle on the back row. Made sure I had some open water so I could start and get into a good rhythm. Felt like I was getting off course, but track showed me going pretty straight. Was able to grab some feet and follow and knew I was towards the front of my wave.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 02m 54s
Comments:

Wetsuit got stuck on my feet, so I had to stop to pull it off. Long run out of transition up a hill to the road and mount line.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 1h 11m 54s
  • 24 miles
  • 20.03 mile/hr
Comments:

Just felt like I could never get into a strong pace. Legs just didn't want to turn over. Had to pee really bad and couldn't really go because there was no good downhills to let it out.
What would you do differently?:

Need more bike training.
Transition 2
  • 02m 29s
Comments:

Again, long run into transition. At this point I really had to pee, so did it while I was putting my shoes on. Probably lost some time because of it.
Run
  • 48m 13s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 07m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

The run starts out on some grey quicksand like material. Then onto a gravel road before hitting the open road. The course is definitely more rolling then they let on, but wasn't too bad and I kept a good pace. At about 1.5 miles, someone in my AG flew past me and I knew I probably wouldn't see him again. Goal was to keep just under 8:00/miles and that felt pretty good for me. The 1st loop ends on the gravel as you turn to head out on the 2nd loop. By about mile 5 I had to poop, but knew I could hold it until the end. Barely made that. ;)
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Bathroom, changed clothes and went to watch friends finish

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of bike training

Event comments:

Good race and I'd definitely do it again next year if I was still in the area.




Last updated: 2016-02-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:25:43 | 1500 meters | 01m 43s / 100meters
Age Group: 1/23
Overall: 26/320
Performance:
Suit: Xterra
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 67F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:54
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:11:54 | 24 miles | 20.03 mile/hr
Age Group: 13/23
Overall: 89/320
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 2 loop
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 97
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:29
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
00:48:13 | 06.2 miles | 07m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/23
Overall: 70/320
Performance: Good
Course: 2 loops
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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] 5