Triangle Triathlon - North Carolina Triathlon Series Race #9 - TriathlonSprint


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Raleigh, North Carolina
United States
Set-Up, Inc.
90F / 32C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 44m 53s
Overall Rank = 166/215
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 36/42
Pre-race routine:

I woke up at 4:45, ate breakfast, grabbed my bag and headed out the door. I arrived at the race site at 6:00. I needed to pump my tires and started on my back one and it wouldn't stay inflated. I stayed calm and ask someone who knew like they had experience doing this for help. The walk to the transition area took a little longer than I thought.
Event warmup:

Since I had to have my bike looked at, set up my area, wait in line FOREVER for the bathroom - I didn't get to warm up. I did a few stretches and kept drinking water. I didn't really have time to even think.
Swim
  • 14m 31s
  • 820 yards
  • 01m 46s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

Push myself harder and not hold back as much.
Transition 1
  • 03m 6s
Comments:

I spent wayyyyyy too much time drying my feet off! haha

Other than that I had no problem getting my shoes, helmet, glasses, and gloves on. The gloves did slow me down some.
What would you do differently?:

I wouldn't spend so much time trying to dry off. I also was chatting some with my mom and dad along the sidelines!
Bike
  • 53m 48s
  • 15 miles
  • 16.73 mile/hr
Comments:

Need to log more miles on the bike
What would you do differently?:

keep my cadance up and push harder on the downhill
Transition 2
  • 02m 15s
Comments:

I was much quicker during this transition. Put my shoes on, grabbed the race belt, and took a quick drink of water.
Run
  • 31m 14s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

My legs felt like bricks and I was really struggling the first mile. Once I got my legs worked out I started to feel like myself. I was soooo HOT and my feet fell asleep. I wasn't happy with my time and my legs just felt heavy. My breathing was great though.
What would you do differently?:

I wouldn't tie my shoes so tight because my feet fell asleep! I need to do more brick workouts
Post race
Event comments:

For my first Tri I had a GREAT experience. I am hooked and can't wait to do another one!




Last updated: 2007-02-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:31 | 820 yards | 01m 46s / 100yards
Age Group: 24/42
Overall: 83/215
Performance: Average
I started out in front of the swim and kept a steady pace as I approached the main bouy. I had a couple kicks to the head, arms flying in my face, but I just kept on swimming. I thought I would finish more towards the front of the pack and around 11 min - but it was my first one and I think i held back a little too much.
Suit: No wet suit
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:06
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:53:48 | 15 miles | 16.73 mile/hr
Age Group: 35/42
Overall: 159/215
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: I had biked the course 4 times before the race, so I was comfortable. However, the hills were still tough in some spots - but not unbearable. I had a lot of energy and my legs felt strong. I need to get more comfortable shifting and keeping my cadance up.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering:
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:15
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:31:14 | 03.11 miles | 10m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 36/42
Overall: 174/215
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Below average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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:
Race evaluation [1-5]