Manitowoc Two Rivers YMCA Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Manitowoc, Wisconsin
United States
Manitowoc Two Rivers YMCA
75F / 24C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 7h 00m
Overall Rank = 129/142
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 15/17
Pre-race routine:

Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich, Gatorade and Bottle of water.
Event warmup:

Registered, stretched, warm-up run and a few strokes in the lake.
Swim
  • 05m 43s
  • 440 yards
  • 01m 18s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim was in Lake Michigan. Beach was closed all year for E.coli, but open for the race? Definitely in the back of my mind. Swam way off course and had to scramble to get back in. Had a little trouble just staying relaxed, as it was my first triathlon.
What would you do differently?:

Stay on course, go to the inside and relax.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

First transition ever! Didn't know what to expect, but I think I did OK.
What would you do differently?:

Get velcro shoes vs. lace-ups.
Bike
  • 58m 15s
  • 16.1 miles
  • 16.58 mile/hr
Comments:

Biggest shock of the race. I thought I was going pretty well. Not a lot of passes, but was keeping up and only passed by the guys, geared for the bike. (Aero bars, solid wheels, etc.)
What would you do differently?:

Bike faster!
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Again, first time, but I thought it went faster that i had anticipated.
Run
  • 32m 26s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

I knew the run would be my downfall. I'm a big guy and running is my weakest portion. Had to stop three times to walk off some cramping.
What would you do differently?:

Lengthen my stride and definitely run more often for training.
Post race
Warm down:

A light walk, pictures taken with family, bottle of water and a hot shower.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of focus, need more training.

Event comments:

Great first triathlon. Didn't know what to expect and now can prepare a little differently for the next.




Last updated: 2006-08-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:43 | 440 yards | 01m 18s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 44/142
Performance: Below average
Suit: Xterra Vengence
Course: Triangle.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 71F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:58:15 | 16.1 miles | 16.58 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 0/142
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Loop
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 80
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:32:26 | 03.11 miles | 10m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 0/142
Performance: Bad
Course: Flat bike/walk path.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %2%
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
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? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4