Stawberry Fields Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Oxnard, California
United States
Stawberry Fields Triathlon
65F / 18C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 27m 40s
Overall Rank = 332/449
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 7/14
Pre-race routine:

no real routine, to new at this stuff to have a routine. I suppose not to worry about the results just complete the events.
Event warmup:

Not much warm up. Jumped in the water swam out a little ways to warm up and sic up
Swim
  • 17m 43s
  • 440 yards
  • 04m 02s / 100 yards
Comments:

Was not ready for the turbulance of the water. I was realy aprehensive on the swim out to the bouys. Waves were strong and I was getting tired.
What would you do differently?:

I would try to relax more and know I will be fine once I get out of the surf.
Transition 1
  • 02m 56s
Comments:

I was too concerned about getting my shoes clipped in and not just peddling and clipping them later.
What would you do differently?:

Jump on go and clip in on a straight away
Bike
  • 39m 9s
  • 11.5 miles
  • 17.62 mile/hr
Comments:

Nice ride
What would you do differently?:

I would race it not ride it.I was having so much fun, I found that I was saying good morning to everyone.
Transition 2
  • 01m 25s
Comments:

I fell as I was getting off the bike. Hint, unclip shoes from peddles.
What would you do differently?:

get feet out of shoes, then jump off bike.
Run
  • 26m 27s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

Nice run. I had a full bladder so made it a little uncomfortable.
What would you do differently?:

Drink less sea water
Post race
Warm down:

Hugged my boys who came to cheer me on.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I was having too much fun just enjoying the fact I survived the swim.

Event comments:

Great race, I realy had fun. It is nice to do a race like this where even those of us who will never be stellar athletes, can still have fun and succeed.




Last updated: 2007-03-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:43 | 440 yards | 04m 02s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 0/449
Performance: Below average
Suit: Swim suit,wet suit
Course: Swim though high waves to a bouy then to another bouy and back in
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 59F / 15C Current: High
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Bad Navigation: Bad
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:56
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:39:09 | 11.5 miles | 17.62 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 0/449
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Flat smooth
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:25
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:26:27 | 03 miles | 08m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 0/449
Performance: Average
Course: Flat though neighborhood
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4