Pigman Triathlon - Sprint - TriathlonSprint


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Palo, Iowa
United States
Midwest Multisport
70F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 41m 26s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 34/50
Pre-race routine:

1st triathlon. Had a protein bar, banana and half of a bagel. A lot of water, gatorade. A gel before the swim.
Event warmup:

Stretched out. Swam about 25 yards and got used to water, etc.
Swim
  • 09m 59s
  • 547 yards
  • 01m 50s / 100 yards
Comments:

The swim was kind of easy for me. I went into thinking the worst and it wasn't bad at all.
What would you do differently?:

Not hold back. Their were times when I was just kind of doing the breast stroke, when I could have been going fast. I was very happy with my swim time for my first tri.
Transition 1
  • 04m 45s
Comments:

Kind of a long run up the hill to T1. Kind of took my time and caught my breathe.
What would you do differently?:

Go quicker and knock off at least a minute by catching my breathe on the bike.
Bike
  • 56m 43s
  • 15.53 miles
  • 16.43 mile/hr
Comments:

Not impressed with my Bike time. First tri, so the goal was to finish.
What would you do differently?:

Gone faster. Lost focus, just caught up in all the atmosphere, etc.
Transition 2
  • 01m 55s
Comments:

Taking my time. Did not rush through transition like I should and will for the next one.
What would you do differently?:

rush more..
Run
  • 28m 6s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

Legs felt heavy at first, but felt better after first mile.
What would you do differently?:

for next tri want to average 8min/mile
Post race
Warm down:

Walked for 5 min

What limited your ability to perform faster:

10 days before the tri I hit a wall and lost all energy. Some kind of sickness, so I hydrated and did not work out once since. So, the next one not run my self down so I can taper correctly.

Event comments:

1st tri ever and I am hooked already signed up for my next one in July and want to do a third one in September. It was a great experience!!!




Last updated: 2007-01-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:59 | 547 yards | 01m 50s / 100yards
Age Group: 16/50
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit: Sleeveless
Course: Out and back. Buoys on the right.
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 04:45
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:56:43 | 15.53 miles | 16.43 mile/hr
Age Group: 39/50
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Wind: Some
Course: Flat with a couple hills
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:55
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:28:06 | 03.11 miles | 09m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 29/50
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Flat for the most part.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %2
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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