James O'Rourke Memorial Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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North Platte, Nebraska
United States
86F / 30C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 28m 13s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 20-29
Age Group Rank = 3/10
Pre-race routine:

Not able to get in one, had 3 1/2 hours between pre race meeting and swim heat time.
Event warmup:

3 min jog, 100 yds swimming
Swim
  • 08m 13s
  • 500 yards
  • 01m 38s / 100 yards
Comments:

Estimated 9 min, swam 8:13 STRONG. A great way to start.
What would you do differently?:

nada
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

Lost a lot of time here...switched to running shoes (pedal cages), and threw on bike shorts and stuff...at least I didn't forget anything
What would you do differently?:

tri suit bottoms, have less to do during transition
Bike
  • 50m
  • 14 miles
  • 16.80 mile/hr
Comments:

Fun, good, fast ride.
What would you do differently?:

Not have gatorade/water mix, just have water...gave me a side ache
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

not much to do since i rode in my running shoes
Run
  • 27m
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

Terrible. Had the worst side ache of my life...Tried to run through it but wouldn't have made it. Had to walk a MILE...that was very frustrating...but at least i can improve next time...right?
What would you do differently?:

no gatorade/water mix in my bike bottle
Post race
Warm down:

rode bike to car

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Possibly some lack of bike to run transition, not knowing nutrition schedule, not training in HOT weather (20 degrees over normal for NE)

Event comments:

I liked it. For a first one, its excellent. I never felt THAT lost, and ppl are nice. Everyone is helpful and encouraging, fans, racers, and staff.




Last updated: 2007-03-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:13 | 500 yards | 01m 38s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit: underarmour
Course: 2 per lane indoor 50 yd
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:50:00 | 14 miles | 16.80 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: FLAT as can be...so that means lots of pedaling...but fast. It was good, went faster than I expected, but not too fast.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:27:00 | 03.1 miles | 08m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Bad
Course: same as bike only shorter
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 2