Evans Head Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Evans Head, New South Whales
Australia
First National Real Estate
24C / 75F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 13m 10s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Drove 2 hrs to the race venue. Registered and had a look at the course.
Event warmup:

Was a little late so only had time for a light jog. Had to take my bike into transition straight away so it wasn't the best prep but hey ... it's only the first race for the season.
Swim
  • 12m 34s
  • 750 meters
  • 01m 41s / 100 meters
Comments:

Pretty damn awful swim. Fairly big seas that were really dirty. I found it really hard to get into a rhythm. It wasn't till I got out past the first bouy that I started to swim freely.
What would you do differently?:

Ocean swims are hard especially in big swells and murky waters. More time in the water propbably would be helpful.
Transition 1
  • 00m 33s
Comments:

pretty good transition
What would you do differently?:

at this early stage of the season, it was all pretty good.
Bike
  • 39m 25s
  • 24.5 kms
  • 37.29 km/hr
Comments:

Fairly good ride for the road surface. It was really rough bitumen and therfore slow. Passed heaps of people but only got passed by 1 guy - and he head a disc and tri spoke front wheel (that's my excuse :) )
What would you do differently?:

I thought I could have pushed harder but I just wanted to leave something for the run.
Transition 2
  • 00m 32s
Comments:

Fairly slick transition
What would you do differently?:

no much, was pretty happy with T2
Run
  • 19m 57s
  • 5 kms
  • 03m 59s  min/km
Comments:

I thought I was struggling but when I finished I was surprised with my run time and speed.
What would you do differently?:

Not much, I was at my limit so more run training I suppose
Post race
Warm down:

Had a drink, bit of fruit and a chat with some of thhe local guys from our club.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Early season race so I was pretty happy with where I'm at at the moment.

Event comments:

Pretty good race and I was happy with the effort and performance for my first race of the season. The swim was alittle hairy but great venue and I will definitely be putting this race back on the calender for next year.




Last updated: 2006-09-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:34 | 750 meters | 01m 41s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Suit: no
Course: out through the waves to a bouy, down the beach around another bouy and back in.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 20C / 68F Current: High
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:33
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:39:25 | 24.5 kms | 37.29 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back flat to mild undulating, pretty rough ashphalt surface.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:32
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:19:57 | 05 kms | 03m 59s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Flat to undulating out and back course
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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