Hensmala triathlon - Triathlon


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Hensmala, Blekinge
Sweden
18C / 64F
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 09m 49s
Overall Rank = 42/160
Age Group = Female all ages
Age Group Rank = 14/42
Pre-race routine:

A popular event, not santctioned by the federation, mostly attended by beginners with some more routined athletes joining in for fun. LotS of ordinary city bikes and mtb (gravel paths on the bike course).
Using this as training and transition practice

got there an hour early, set up my stuff, watched the National anthem being played by 3 guys with electric guitars up on a roof. That was unexpected. fun!
Event warmup:

not much, just followed the group warm up lef by a local PT
Swim
  • 07m 52s
  • 340 meters
  • 02m 19s / 100 meters
Comments:

once I got pass the many breast stroke swimmers, was able to get into a rythm. the floating line meant that I didn't have to look up to see a buoy, just look right when breathing.
still very slow, even by my standards. don't know why. probably the chaos at the start
What would you do differently?:

start at the front in such a race, to avoid the breast strokers
Transition 1
  • 01m 14s
Comments:

No issues here, tried not to rush it.
Bike
  • 22m 19s
  • 9.2 kms
  • 24.73 km/hr
Comments:

my first try with my heavy mtb. nothing to report
Transition 2
  • 01m 16s
Comments:

again, took my time.

little issue with one sock which I put on upside down
What would you do differently?:

not roll sock trying to save a milli second, it goes quicker if it's not rolled.
Run
  • 37m 8s
  • 6.5 kms
  • 05m 43s  min/km
Comments:

tough start with a lot of climbing. a lot of people walking up.

managed to keep running.

no pushing here, just enjoyed it. still managed a 5:45 average pace which is OK
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

I didn't want to go faster

Event comments:

fun "amateur" race organized every year to raise awareness (and fund research) for Lou Gehrig's disease






Last updated: 2022-07-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:52 | 340 meters | 02m 19s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/42
Overall: 0/160
Performance:
Suit: short
Course: round a small island- nicely marked with a floating line
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 23C / 73F Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:14
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:22:19 | 9.2 kms | 24.73 km/hr
Age Group: 0/42
Overall: 0/160
Performance:
Wind:
Course: gravel- road, more gravel, road
Road: Rough Wet Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:16
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:37:08 | 06.5 kms | 05m 43s  min/km
Age Group: 0/42
Overall: 0/160
Performance:
Course: up up up, down down and flat-ish
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]