Eyemouth Novice - TriathlonOther


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Eyemouth, Scotland
United Kingdom
Eyemouth Leisure Centre
18C / 64F
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 05m 20s
Overall Rank = 23/24
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Up early, ciabatta ham and cheese. Drive to Eyemouth. Arrived far too early, drank 2 bottles of lucozade sport lite and a marathon
Event warmup:

Rested and stretched by the side of the pool
Swim
  • 09m 7s
  • 400 meters
  • 02s / 100 meters
Comments:

Couldn't settle my nerves - next time I'll try and swim a little more first.
What would you do differently?:

Next time I'll try and swim a little more first and also work my adreneline out.
Transition 1
  • 04m 53s
Comments:

Didn't know what I was doing, total nightmare of a change - I really need a tri suit next time
What would you do differently?:

Different clothes
Bike
  • 33m 15s
  • 10.5 kms
  • 18.95 km/hr
Comments:

Despite the hills the bike was O.K. and I was even getting into it at the end.
What would you do differently?:

Train more! Try harder on the hills and stick at it.
Transition 2
  • 01m 9s
Comments:

Could have been swifter
What would you do differently?:

Try out the arrangement more.
Run
  • 16m 56s
  • 2.5 kms
  • 06m 46s  min/km
Comments:

Not too bad. Walked at the start then jogged for the rest of the run
What would you do differently?:

Maybe tried running a little more the start section was tough and I was going by my heart beat more than anything else!
Post race
Warm down:

Stretching and shower after richard came in

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My excess weight and lack of training! No tri suit

Event comments:

Lack of information, loss of my details, entry into the wrong race a lack of marshalls led to a confusion and worrying experience - not the best for my first tri!




Last updated: 2007-03-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:07 | 400 meters | 02s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 15/24
Performance: Average
approx HR 142
Suit: Swim suit + sports bra
Course: Pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 30C / 86F Current:
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:53
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Bad Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Bad
Biking
00:33:15 | 10.5 kms | 18.95 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 20/24
Performance: Average
Av HR - 155
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Hills - 2 at the start then undulating and one long one on the way back. Walked both of these
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Bad
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:09
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Bad
Running
00:16:56 | 02.5 kms | 06m 46s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 23/24
Performance: Good
Av HR 170
Course: Hilly, cliff edges, small tracks with steps and sand at the end.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 2