Tri the Parks Triathlon Race Series, Richard B. Russell State Park - Triathlon


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Elberton, Georgia
United States
Blue Sky Sports
78F / 26C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 29m 5s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 8/10
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 3:45 and drove to the course. 2.5 hour drive. Arrived at race site at 6:45 for 7:30 start.
Event warmup:

Did some light swimming in the lake prior to start.
Swim
  • 24m 49s
  • 1094 yards
  • 02m 16s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started out strong, rounded the first bouy and was in traffic and felt a minor freak out coming so I went to a boat to compose myself. Started going agian and googles fogged up so I couldn't see. Stopped in a shallow area and fixed googles and started going agian. Got a little off track and corrected it and ended up in the middle of a large group and got bumped a bit. Swam to the final turn bouy and took a rest on the canoe because I wasn't feeling the swim. Started in and pushed it hard to the finish. Got out of the water and felt very tired and slowly jogged to transition.
What would you do differently?:

Get more swim practice in between events. Don't think I was ready for the swim since I only did 2 swims in the past couple weeks between FL and this race.
Transition 1
  • 01m 32s
Comments:

Was a little shaky from the swim and took my time here. Got a gel and some liquids.
What would you do differently?:

Run from the water to T-1
Bike
  • 1h 09m 28s
  • 22 miles
  • 19.00 mile/hr
Comments:

Fun course, had some hills where you were able to gain some speed on the down hills which was very fun. Some of the climbs were a bit tough but overall a very good course. Was pleased with my bike performance on this event.
What would you do differently?:

Do some hill work and get legs stronger.
Transition 2
  • 01m 35s
Comments:

Don't know why this took so long here. Took in another Gel. T-2 time seems a bit long.
What would you do differently?:

Work on Transitions and get my routine down.
Run
  • 51m 40s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 20s  min/mile
Comments:

First lap wasn't that good. Legs felt really stiff and had to do so a walk run type lap. Got to the second lap and ran most of the way, only walking at water stations to get my fluids in. Thought I was going a little slower then my actual time so I am happy with this leg.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around a little bit and checked results. Had a lot of things to do back home that afternoon so wasn't able to stay around very long since I had a 2hr drive home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not training enought between FL and this event. Two weeks of minimul training and eating badly effected my preformance I think.

Event comments:

Good race. Tri in the Parks is putting on a great series and I am looking forward to the next event.




Last updated: 2007-01-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:24:49 | 1094 yards | 02m 16s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Suit: None
Course: Triagular course.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:32
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:09:28 | 22 miles | 19.00 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Out and back course, a few hills.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:35
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:51:40 | 06.2 miles | 08m 20s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Two loop course. First quarter mile or so was on trails and then the remainder was on pavement.
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] 4