Jack & Adam's Rookie Triathlon - Triathlon


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Austin, Texas
United States
Total Time = 53m 41s
Overall Rank = 30/701
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 4/62
Pre-race routine:

woke up at 430am and had my normal bagel with peanut butter and honey. Loaded the vehicle and headed for the 1hr drive to race site.
Event warmup:

Swam the 300m swim course, thats about it. Hung out with Mike and Charles before the race.
Swim
  • 05m 26s
  • 300 meters
  • 01m 49s / 100 meters
Comments:

I had a goal of under 5 min for this course. All my training I should have easily hit this. First problem was i didnt get a front line spot and started behind someone. Gun went off and I had a hard time getting around this person. once past I was ok, rounded buoy and hit the back of the wave in front of me. I literraly had to stand up and push some people out of the way to get around. Just hit a wall of people.
What would you do differently?:

Once i rounded the buoy i should have looked more often and could have avoided the group of people that made me stand up.
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in the pool i consistently hit 1:35m per 100m, need to translate into race
Transition 1
  • 01m 20s
Comments:

Overall good transition, long run from swim exit to transition area
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 32m 20s
  • 11.1 miles
  • 20.60 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt really good on the course, starts off with slight uphill then nice rollers and shaded, then make turn on back side and begin the gradual ride up the hills. I struggled a little on the back side for some reason, normally i feel really strong on the hills and i had to push myself to keep a decent pace. Basically I can divide the ride into 3 segments, strong/struggled/strong. finsihed last few miles strong.
What would you do differently?:

Felt on this course I should have averaged 21.5 mph, just goes to show myself that need a little more work. Just felt a little flat right in the middle of the bike
Transition 2
  • 00m 59s
Comments:

Overall good t2, took a few extra seconds to put on # belt as missed the hole initially
What would you do differently?:

none
Run
  • 13m 34s
  • 2 miles
  • 06m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

This run felt good, took first few minutes to get legs under me then settled into nice pace. Never felt like i had to push myself really hard. Ideally would like to be close to this pace for captex - oly in a few weeks.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, all my bricks and running is really paying off. My run is feeling really stron
Post race
Warm down:

Hung out at race with Mike and Charles. Also got in a free ART session with Dr Z.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Ok swim, ok bike, strong run. I know my bike is stronger than this. Need to work in some more speed drills

Event comments:

Jack and Adams always do a great job with the races they host. Definate must and a good way to start the season




Last updated: 2007-01-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:26 | 300 meters | 01m 49s / 100meters
Age Group: 9/62
Overall: 76/701
Performance: Average
Suit: no suit
Course: Short tight course, basically makes a big U shape
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:20
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:32:20 | 11.1 miles | 20.60 mile/hr
Age Group: 8/62
Overall: 31/701
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: 1 loop course, rolling hills from start to finish. Scenic route for the most part.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:59
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
00:13:34 | 02 miles | 06m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/62
Overall: 43/701
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back course
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5