Smithfield Sprint Triathlon - Triathlon


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Smithfield, Virginia
United States
kinetic
46F / 8C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 24m 14s
Overall Rank = 306/438
Age Group = Novice
Age Group Rank = 18/27
Swim
  • 07m 54s
  • 300 meters
  • 02m 38s / 100 meters
Comments:

caught a wave in lane one and inhaled water. struggled to clear lungs rest of the swim. had to stop several times to do so. lost time
What would you do differently?:

go a little slower and smoother first 100, work on getting into a rhythm more quickly, and then finish strong
Transition 1
  • 03m 337s
Bike
  • 43m 12s
  • 10 miles
  • 13.89 mile/hr
Comments:

very cold, windy, and rainy. lost my water bottle on the first hill due to numb hands
What would you do differently?:

need a better bike. more training!
Transition 2
  • 01m 55s
Run
  • 27m 39s
  • 5 kms
  • 05m 32s  min/km
Post race
Warm down:

difficult with cold weather

What limited your ability to perform faster:

weather, bike equipment, and bike training

Event comments:

good learning experience. proud to complete my first race. focused on improving for the next.




Last updated: 2017-11-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:54 | 300 meters | 02m 38s / 100meters
Age Group: 17/27
Overall: 336/438
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:337
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:43:12 | 10 miles | 13.89 mile/hr
Age Group: 21/27
Overall: 360/438
Performance: Below average
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course:
Road: Rough Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:55
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
00:27:39 | 05 kms | 05m 32s  min/km
Age Group: 18/27
Overall: 227/438
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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] 4