Tri for Real #2 (Olympic Distance) - TriathlonOlympic


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Rancho Seco, California
United States
Total Body Fitness
90F / 32C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 25m 7s
Overall Rank = 33/251
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 10/33
Pre-race routine:

Ate a PB&J - seems to agree very well with my stomach.
Event warmup:

Set up myself and two kids this race - daughter's first Tri! Ran back and forth between the swim area and bike transition to situate the kids and get pictures.
Swim
  • 24m 4s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 28s / 100 yards
Comments:

Off course on leg going intot he sun. Had a tough time seeing the bouys and was battling position with two other swimmers. Can't complain on the time - some people said it seemed a little short, I always think it's a little long!
What would you do differently?:

Tinted goggles, sight a little more often.
Transition 1
  • 00m 30s
Comments:

Good transition - very smooth. No socks is speeding things up, as is getting the straps started on the shoes.
Bike
  • 1h 14m 16s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 20.08 mile/hr
Comments:

Panicked at mile 10 when I thought I sliced my front tire. Never lost pressure. After race found it was a strip of sticky velcro that stuck to my tire!
What would you do differently?:

Need to push harder on the bike.
Transition 2
  • 00m 30s
Comments:

Another good transition
Run
  • 46m 47s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

Had a slight cramp in my right side just under the rib cage that got progressively worse. Walked about 1/4 mile between miles 2 and 3 to try and rid myself of the cramp. Didn't work, so toughed it out. Finally relieved itself around mile 5. Had a strong finish for the last mile or so.
What would you do differently?:

Better pre-race hydration. Drank too much onthe bike to stay hydrated which I think added to the cramping issues.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched and walked around with the kids.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Cramping during the run.

Event comments:

Another great TBF Event. These guys are always fun (great announcers) and it's a party atmosphere at the finish. Every racer is recognized from first to last! Highly recommend.




Last updated: 2007-01-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:24:04 | 1640 yards | 01m 28s / 100yards
Age Group: 10/33
Overall: 43/251
Performance: Good
Suit: sleeveless
Course: Clockwise triangle
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:30
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:14:16 | 24.85 miles | 20.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 13/33
Overall: 60/251
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Rolling hills - out and back.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:30
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
00:46:47 | 06.21 miles | 07m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/33
Overall: 43/251
Performance: Average
Course: Rolling hills on fire road and trails.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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] 5