Holualoa Tinfoilman Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Tucson, Arizona
United States
TriTucson
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 24m 51s
Overall Rank = 106/149
Age Group = 30 - 34
Age Group Rank = 9/18
Pre-race routine:

Had a MRP shake for breakfast at 0430. A couple of Gu's and lots of fluids. I should have had more to eat prior. It would have helped with the leg cramps on the bike.
Event warmup:

Calming music and stretching.
Swim
  • 15m 2s
  • 754 meters
  • 01m 59s / 100 meters
Comments:

My time estimate was perfect. Right on expected.
What would you do differently?:

The only way to have been faster is to train more and with an actual workout plan. Up til now I've just bee swimming what ever distance fits my whim.
Transition 1
  • 00m 48s
Comments:

This was the best T1 I've ever had. This was all about ignoring the dizziness that strikes me out of the water. It was tough not to jsut stand there and regain my bearings but I got it done.
What would you do differently?:

Nada
Bike
  • 35m 54s
  • 12 miles
  • 20.06 mile/hr
Comments:

This is the time minus my recorded transition times.

I had a great ride, but at the start of the third lap my left calf began to cramp badly. I had to stop pedaling at times and stretch against the pedals.
What would you do differently?:

Eat more fuel pre-race.
Transition 2
  • 01m 13s
Comments:

This would have been a great place to have dropped another 30 seconds, and I would have if I didn't have to stretch my calves out.
What would you do differently?:

Not have cramps.
Run
  • 31m 52s
  • 3 miles
  • 10m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

This was a terrific tri-run for me. I thought after the bike I would be battling cramps the entire way, but that didn't happen. I'm very pleased with this run.
What would you do differently?:

Nada.
Post race
Warm down:

Walking to get my head back. I was still dizzy from the pool at the finish line. I did take advantage of the free massage!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I'm tired of bitching about my knees...

Event comments:

This was my second fastest sprint tri ever. I fell like a kid who didn't study for a test and came away with an A-. I didn't think I was prepared for this race at all. If I were prepared I definitely could have broken into sub 1:20:00. There's alway March;).




Last updated: 2007-01-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:02 | 754 meters | 01m 59s / 100meters
Age Group: 11/18
Overall: 102/149
Performance: Average
Suit: Trishorts
Course: Laps in a 25 yard pool.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 81F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:48
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:35:54 | 12 miles | 20.06 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/18
Overall: 72/149
Performance: Good
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Same 3-laps of the U of A campus. A headwind downhill and tailwind uphill made the course interesting.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 95
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:13
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:31:52 | 03 miles | 10m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 14/18
Overall: 132/149
Performance: Good
Course: Two laps around the UofA 'mall'. A grassy common area at the main entrance off of Campbell Ave. The course actually had some gentle verticle contour to keep the running honest.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5