Splash, Flash & Dash Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Carmel, Indiana
United States
Carmel Swim Club
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 32m 2s
Overall Rank = 121/132
Age Group = F40-44
Age Group Rank = 22/22
Pre-race routine:

Stayed at sisters in Fishers, she also competed today. Ate oatmeal, coffee and banana and left.
Event warmup:

Ran 1/4 mile to loosen up and then sat in gym for 30 minutes before start of race.
Swim
  • 07m 41s
  • 437 yards
  • 01m 46s / 100 yards
Comments:

Considering I haven't been in a pool, I did pretty well. I can't complain about my swim; however, the turns were a cluster_____.
What would you do differently?:

Swim more than twice in last 2 1/2 months
Transition 1
  • 03m 36s
Comments:

Longer run to transition, felt great considering I thougth I was going to die. Almost forgot to put on socks and shoes before taking bike...oops. Put on bike helmut and it wouldn't "click". I lost about 30 - 45 seconds trying to snap my helmut.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 45m 4s
  • 10 miles
  • 13.31 mile/hr
Comments:

Considering that I have been on my bike once before today, I thought I did very well. Although my left leg cramped and the peddle cage kept my foot going, I did well. Ears hurt from wind.
What would you do differently?:

Ride more than a couple of miles before hand.
Transition 2
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

When my feet hit the ground I felt like I had limp spaghetti for legs. Kept moving. Racked bike, took off helmut, put on hat and RAN out of T2. Impressive that I actually ran!!!
What would you do differently?:

DO NOT DRINK POWERADE BEFORE STARTING TO RUN.....WATER....WATER...WATER!
Run
  • 35m 41s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 11m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

My goal was to run for the entire time. No run/walk/run/walk. I did walk four times and counted to 10 each time and started running. I felt very proud...I was trying to concentrate on running over winter...1-2 times per week, but on treadmill.
What would you do differently?:

nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

walked around, drank water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not the correct training and the addition of 15 pounds since last summer

Event comments:

I would recommend this race to anyone who has never participated in a tri before and for those who are just beginning. It is fun and a great way to find a starting point for the season. I will definitely be back next year.




Last updated: 2007-02-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:41 | 437 yards | 01m 46s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 0/132
Performance: Good
Suit: tri-suit
Course: Up and down each lane...worming.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 79F / 26C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:36
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:45:04 | 10 miles | 13.31 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 0/132
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: Small hills at first then flat. Hill at end over speed bumps.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:26
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:35:41 | 03.1 miles | 11m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 0/132
Performance: Good
Course: Through neighborhoods slight inclines, but mostly flat. Good course.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5