HITS Triathlon Series: Napa Valley - Olympic Course - Triathlon


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Napa, California
United States
HITS Triathlon Series
58F / 14C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 4h 04m
Overall Rank = 488/517
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 5/5
Pre-race routine:

Arrived at the camp site on Friday. Had pancake breakfast on Saturday with light snacking and steak with quinoa for dinner and steamed veggies. Really light race day breakfast; small amount of left over quinoa and a rockstar.
Event warmup:

Stretch
Swim
  • 00m
  • 1500 meters
  • / 100 meters
Comments:

Cannot log my time because my timing chip fell off. The race time states I swam in 28 minutes, nope not me, I felt stronger but there is no way I did the swim in 28 minutes. I would have been one of the fastest women!
That being said I felt much stronger coming out of the swim and I noticed I was not nearly as far back as usual.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Really took my time here and added socks. The rain was just starting to come down and I knew it might get cold. Used my arm warmers but didn't bother pulling them all the way up bc it wasn't that cold yet.

Bike
  • 00m
  • 40 kms
  • 0.00 km/hr
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Took my time and felt weak; Downed a gatorade and more blocks.
Run
  • 00m
  • 10 kms
  •  min/km
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

I have no idea what my race times are and I really don't care. I did this race on minimal training since I was not motivated all year. Worst training year ever! I did discover that I can ride in the rain just fine, I am stronger than I realize but could be so much better and I am ready to eat for a purpose.

Event comments:

The volunteers are amazing and the race is well run. This year there were still activities and people hanging around for us slow folks. The participants are friendly and encouraging as well! My husband and I enjoy attending this event every year. It is my first race of the season and always gets me going for the rest of the year.




Last updated: 2016-04-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:00:00 | 1500 meters | / 100meters
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/517
Performance:
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:00:00 | 40 kms | 0.00 km/hr
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/517
Performance:
Wind:
Course: Horrible bike because I was concerned about going downhill fast and losing traction. On the second loop I felt a bit more confident going downhill so tat made going up hill all the more fun. Met two ladies on the ride, I passed them down hill they passed me up hill.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:00:00 | 10 kms |  min/km
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 0/517
Performance:
Course: 1/8 of a mile out and my hamstrings cramped bad! A guy gave me some salt and that did the trick. I took in salt at every aid station. I am incorporating salt rom now on. Slow run but I felt great on the way back in.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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