Gatorade Triathlon Series 2007: Race 4 Robina - TriathlonSprint


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Gold Coast, Queensland
Australia
USM Events
26C / 79F
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 18m 52s
Overall Rank = 260/524
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 31/49
Pre-race routine:

Had my holiday plans change at the last minute so I was lucky enough to be able to squeeze this race in. Two weeks out from the race I put in a heap of training but the week leading up was very light indeed, only 2 runs. This lead me to be a little unsure about how I was going to go but I was keen as mustard to race. Time to beat from last year 1:21
Event warmup:

No real warm up (maybe I should change this part of my routine) just watched the event organisers drag out the swim turn buoy a very long way from the swim start. I was sure (and so was everybody else) that it was going to be way more then 750 meters.
Swim
  • 15m 47s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 06s / 100 meters
Comments:

Swim was comfortable as I managed to stay out of trouble and stayed on course. My time was about 2 minutes slower then the last time I raced here so I knew I would have to cycle and run well if I was going to beat my overall time from last year. I'm sure I don't push as hard in the swim leg as I do in the other 2 legs of a tri and this is an area I could really improve.
What would you do differently?:

I need to focus more in the swim and push myself harder.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

All went well. I put my cycle shoes on in T1 today as it was only a very short run to the cycle mount line and I also forgot my elastic bands.
What would you do differently?:

Don't forget elastic bands.
Bike
  • 38m 57s
  • 20 kms
  • 30.81 km/hr
Comments:

Pushed as hard as I could and managed to tag along (not draft) with a group of riders (who were all drafting) at the start of the second lap. I then noticed that Brad "the Croc" Bevan was in the group. For those who don't remember, Brad Bevan was a pro triathlete a couple of years ago, so it was pretty cool to be out competing along side him. Needless to say after about 30 seconds the pack, including Brad, sped off into the distance and I dropped off the back. I completed the rest of the cycle leg by myself and managed to pass quite a few guys in my age group.
What would you do differently?:

My bike computer said that my average speed for the bike leg was 35kph's so I'm wrapped with that pace and want to continue to train hard so I can maintain this level in other races.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

T2 went well and got in and out without any dramas.
What would you do differently?:

All good.
Run
  • 24m 8s
  • 5 kms
  • 04m 50s  min/km
Comments:

As I entered T2 I could see a mate of mine from my running group tear off on the run course so I was going to use him as a rabbit and try and run him down. I set off and chased as hard as I could although I didn’t make up any ground on him, it was good because it made me concentrate on running hard for the entire 5k and not drop my pace.
What would you do differently?:

Keep going to my run group as my running still needs to improve.
Post race
Warm down:

Grabbed a couple of cups of gatorade, watermelon and some water and headed for the shade. Towards the end of the race, the sun started to shine through the clouds and made it pretty hot and sticky. I felt sorry for the competitors who were still out racing.

Event comments:

Overall I really enjoyed this race and surprised myself with how well I did in the cycle and run legs. Blew last years overall time away by 3 minutes which is just brilliant. Can't wait for the next race in Feb.




Last updated: 2007-01-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:47 | 750 meters | 02m 06s / 100meters
Age Group: 36/49
Overall: 402/524
Performance: Below average
Suit:
Course: A canal swim of 750m
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 26C / 79F Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:38:57 | 20 kms | 30.81 km/hr
Age Group: 23/49
Overall: 165/524
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 4 laps of a 5km track
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
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
00:24:08 | 05 kms | 04m 50s  min/km
Age Group: 31/49
Overall: 257/524
Performance: Good
Course: 2 laps of a 2.5km track
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5