Jeff and Brede's Intergalactic Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Katy, Texas
United States
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 28m 30s
Overall Rank = 279/500
Age Group = F35-39
Age Group Rank = 19/31
Pre-race routine:

breakfast, water, and Gatorade Endurance
Event warmup:

dry swim warm up since my start wasn't for 40 minutes
Swim
  • 06m 34s
  • 300 meters
  • 02m 11s / 100 meters
Comments:

I seeded myself well. I passed the swimmer in front of me after the first lap and never looked back. Stroke was smooth.
What would you do differently?:

Stroke could have been longer. The swimmer that started after me was getting closer. My goal was not to get passed.
Transition 1
  • 02m 17s
Comments:

long run from the pool to transition. Since it had been raining the pavement was really slick.
Bike
  • 42m 55s
  • 12 miles
  • 16.78 mile/hr
Comments:

roads were very wet w/ lots of puddles. The road had many repair patches that were not smooth. I didn't ride at full speed because of the rain. This is the first race I have been in the aero position the entire time.
Transition 2
  • 01m 25s
Comments:

Someone racked in my spot again. This seems to happen a lot. Had to dump the water out of my running shoes.
Run
  • 35m 22s
  • 3 miles
  • 11m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

Mile 1 was slow and steady, mile 2 the legs started to relax, at the turnaround towards home my legs were completely loose and the stride was quick and easy. This is the first tri that I have completed the run only walking in the water stations. YEAH!!
What would you do differently?:

Practice will help get the run better. The track workouts are really helping.
Post race
Warm down:

An ice cold towel waiting at the finish line provided by the race director. Stretching and walking while drinking a nice cold beer.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Experience in running - in time that will get better.

Event comments:

The best after race party I have seen yet!!




Last updated: 2007-03-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:34 | 300 meters | 02m 11s / 100meters
Age Group: 9/31
Overall: 0/500
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: pool swim - 6 laps
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:17
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:42:55 | 12 miles | 16.78 mile/hr
Age Group: 11/31
Overall: 0/500
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind
Course: out of park, turn right on Avenue D, left on Clay Rd., right on Pitts Rd., turn around at FM 529, left on Morton Ranch Rd., right on Avenue D, left back into park.
Road: Potholes Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:25
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:35:22 | 03 miles | 11m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 26/31
Overall: 0/500
Performance: Good
Course: out of park, turn left on City Park Blvd., right on Franz Rd., left on Avenue D, right on Franz Blvd, turn around at the bridge over Buffalo Bayou, left on Avenue D, right on Franz Blvd, left on City Park Blvd., through park to running trail, run all the way around the lake, turnaround and head back to the finish in the park.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5