Challenge Prague - Triathlon


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Prague, Czech Republic
CZ
http://www.challenge-prague.com/en/
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 02m 34s
Overall Rank = 197/1100
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 34/217
Event warmup:

Short swim before the race started + riding 10 minutes to the even site for bike checkin
Swim
  • 34m 14s
  • 1900 meters
  • 01m 48s / 100 meters
What would you do differently?:

More swim training
Transition 1
  • 05m 11s
Comments:

This was an extremely long transition area + the changing tent was on the island and required two flights of stone steps up to the TA on the bridge
Bike
  • 2h 38m 25s
  • 90 kms
  • 34.09 km/hr
Transition 2
  • 03m 30s
Comments:

Same long transition area, just no steps this time
Run
  • 1h 41m 21s
  • 21.1 kms
  • 04m 48s  min/km
Post race
Warm down:

Walking for bike check out (same long transition area)
10 minute ride back tot he hotel

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not enough swim training
Not enough hydration on the bike
Just didn't have my usual tempo on the run

Event comments:

The race was a great way to see Prague. Challenge puts on a great race albeit with less amenities, merchandise, and fanfare than IronMan, but also at a cheaper price.




Last updated: 2017-07-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:34:14 | 1900 meters | 01m 48s / 100meters
Age Group: 58/217
Overall: 374/1100
Performance: Average
Suit: Full Sleeve Suit
Course: River swim around the island. Up river out, down river back
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Shot
Water temp: 17C / 63F Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 05:11
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:38:25 | 90 kms | 34.09 km/hr
Age Group: 47/217
Overall: 275/1100
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 03:30
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
01:41:21 | 21.1 kms | 04m 48s  min/km
Age Group: 16/217
Overall: 197/1100
Performance: Good
Course: 4-Lap flat course around the Prague city center
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %0
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? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4