The Day at the Beach Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Hermosa Beach, California
United States
MESP
64F / 18C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 13m 5s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 4549
Age Group Rank = 1/13
Pre-race routine:

Probably not enough training - took several days off 2 weeks prior.
the anticipation level is alot lower then my first Tri so it's not carrying me in the same way. My r. shoulder is tweaked a bit. Have added short sprints to my run workout, did the race swim clinic (100 folks showed up) and learned about dolphining. Anticipate strong surf.
Race day: woke up at 4:45, downed some cereal and water. Arr at 5:30am transition area already open. bike rack right next to bike start. Tested the hill at the start of the bike to check for gearing.
Event warmup:

Short hills on the bike course start and a sprint on the sand. Got wet and boy that first shock was cold! Dropped my 1st ear plug in the sand - ugh and had powerful dry mouth.
Swim
  • 13m 27s
  • 440 yards
  • 03m 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

Strong surf at start. One or two waves threw me backwards, but finally got out. Big swell and kept getting mouthfuls of water - did mostly breast stroke. Noticed water was cold while swimming mostly in my arms.
What would you do differently?:

DOLPHIN and body surf in
Transition 1
  • 02m 54s
Comments:

Tried elastic shoelaces, but still they slowed me down. Socks got stuck.
What would you do differently?:

Look into the whole bike shoe thing.
Bike
  • 30m 40s
  • 10 miles
  • 19.57 mile/hr
Comments:

I think I cut a few minutes off my last Tri bike time - but course was 1 mile shorter.
What would you do differently?:

Feel I can still push harder and work on gearing.
Transition 2
  • 01m 1s
Comments:

jammed my bike while racking it.
What would you do differently?:

Ok as is.
Run
  • 25m 6s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

didn't do my final sprint as usual - thought I was pushing myself more during the final mile. Finish line was in the sand - a suprise after running on the bikepath and I think dangerous change of surface.
What would you do differently?:

Push more - better training. My time was 4 sec slower then LB - UGH
Post race
Warm down:

didn't - on a post race high. Drank a bottle of Isopure protein juice - LOVE THAT STUFF

What limited your ability to perform faster:

training and mind

Event comments:

I think they could improve the bike course by limiting some parking and the run course by setting up the entrance better (see notes above). Also would like more info on the website prior to race (age division detail)




Last updated: 2006-09-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:27 | 440 yards | 03m 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 5/13
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit: borrowed sping suit
Course: short and quick
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 61F / 16C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Below average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Bad
T1
Time: 02:54
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:30:40 | 10 miles | 19.57 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/13
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: VERY NARROW, esp on the E side, heading South due to parking on one side of street. Also, cones were tight on the that turn at 2nd street. Lots of people riding on the left, so constantly had to call out for room.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering:
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:01
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:25:06 | 03 miles | 08m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/13
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: flat and quick on strand/bike path. Entrance was very congested w/spectators and not coned off well - had a run in w/a lady walking her dog in the middle of the path.
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3