Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint


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Buffalo, Minnesota
United States
Buffalo Triathlon
 		Total Time = 1h 20m 1s
Overall Rank = 230/732
Age Group = 20-29
Age Group Rank = 32/71
Pre-race routine:

Stayed at Country Inn & Suites. Went to bed around 2100 hrs, Woke up at 0500 hrs. Only ate a gel pack prior to the race.
Event warmup:

Not much of a warm up for me.
Swim
  • 07m 25s
  • 440 yards
  • 01m 41s / 100 yards
Comments:

Poor breathing. I think my wetsuit is too small for me. Really feels tight around the neck and chest. Really hampers my breathing.
What would you do differently?:

New wetsuit, more opon water training.
Transition 1
  • 03m 11s
Comments:

Had a great take off. Pulled away from people right away going up the short hill leaving T1.
What would you do differently?:

Test with shoes clipped in prior to leaving. Took too long overall.
Bike
  • 42m 20s
  • 12.9 miles
  • 18.28 mile/hr
Comments:

Rode hard. Really pushed it. Maxed out over 35 mph.
What would you do differently?:

Work on hill strength.
Transition 2
  • 01m 34s
What would you do differently?:

Take feet out of shoes prior to stopping.
Run
  • 25m 33s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

Slow jog, walked about 1 minute in aid station and another spot.
What would you do differently?:

Lose weight to run faster
Post race
Warm down:

None.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Endurance, Strength, Speed.

Event comments:

Didn't stick around for the end stuff as it bagan to rain.




Last updated: 2007-03-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:25 | 440 yards | 01m 41s / 100yards
Age Group: 31/71
Overall: 261/732
Performance: Below average
Suit: Quintana Roo Hydro John
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:11
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:42:20 | 12.9 miles | 18.28 mile/hr
Age Group: 30/71
Overall: 179/732
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:34
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:25:33 | 03 miles | 08m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 47/71
Overall: 398/732
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 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