Cleveland Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint


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Cleveland, Ohio
United States
Pacific Sports Event Management
72F / 22C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 30m 31s
Overall Rank = 64/243
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 6/16
Pre-race routine:

stayed the night at a friends house. Not much sleep. Had some Wheaties and fig newtons on the wat to the race
Event warmup:

Couldn't get int the water so I ran for a bit and stretched too.
Swim
  • 09m 1s
  • 704 yards
  • 01m 17s / 100 yards
Comments:

I started in the back of the pack, unsure of my swimming skills. I came out of the water about half way throught the group. I should have started at the front. I found myself having to navigate around a lot of people. Maybe my skills aren't so bad?
What would you do differently?:

I will start at the front next time.
Transition 1
  • 01m 28s
Comments:

Forgot to turn computer on bike when I started.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe some body glide on the claves.
Bike
  • 54m 4s
  • 16 miles
  • 17.76 mile/hr
Comments:

I killed on the bike. All the hills around here paid off. I think I had one person pass me the whole time. I passed about 25-thrity people, mostly on the hills. I just kept stomping the pedals and never looked backed. On the way to the transition, I pulled my feet out of the shoes, hopped off and one shoe caught the pavement and came off the clip. I had to run back and get it. Only a few seconds though.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m 12s
Comments:

one shoe came off the bike as I ran, had to go back, but only cost me a few seconds. I even rand 2 racks past my rack. oops.
What would you do differently?:

Pay attention to the bike to make sure my shoe don't hit the ground and come off.
Run
  • 24m 46s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

The run was my weak spot. I had a side cramp about half way through the run. I saw the 1 and 2 mile mark and so I turned it up a bit, then later I saw the 2 mile mark for the sprint. I guess the other markers were for a different race length. There were a few people in front of me I wanted to catch but couldn't.
What would you do differently?:

I would like to improve my running all around. Also a watch would help to give me a better idea of timing and distance so I don't get confused and I know when to go hard and when not to.
Post race
Warm down:

Just walked a round and stretched a bit. Got some snacks and fluids afterwards.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Only my second tri,and my first was smaller and less formal. All around, I am very pleased with my performance. If anything I just need more time training and more focus on the run.

Event comments:

Great event. Very organized, lots of volunteers and "treats" like drinks, snacks, massages, goody bags, small expo, lots of porta potties, live video, pictures and video available 2 days after on line, etc... I would love to do it again next year.
I will post times later when I get them.




Last updated: 2007-03-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:01 | 704 yards | 01m 17s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 0/243
Performance: Average
Suit: yes
Course: It was in a enclosed port like area. An out and back course. So I think my distance that I have been using at the beach is off a bit.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 71F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:28
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:54:04 | 16 miles | 17.76 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 0/243
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: On a blocked off, highway. Lots of long hills. Not very steep, just long, up over bridges.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:12
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:24:46 | 03.1 miles | 07m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/16
Overall: 0/243
Performance: Average
Course: some flat and some more long grade hills. Some on the highway and some through town.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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