Warsaw Optimist Triathlon - Triathlon


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Warsaw, Indiana
United States
Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club
65F / 18C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 10m 13s
Overall Rank = 457/459
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 13/15
Pre-race routine:

my first triathlon. got up & drove to race...about an hour away. i tried, but couldn't eat my bagel with peanut butter. i was just too nervous. my stomach was all butterfyish and i felt like i had to poo.
Event warmup:

some stretching. ate a Gu and some water about 30 minutes before the swim. then, froze my a$$ off waiting for my wave's turn to start.
Swim
  • 09m 53s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 15s / 100 yards
Comments:

didn't do too bad. should have positioned myself more towards the front. sighting was good. took it easy and did not have a hard time breathing. water was super weedy.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 03m 25s
Comments:

took my time. petted the dog. said hi to mom and dad and boyfriend. stuffed an energy gel in my cleavage. took off.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 1h 08m
  • 13.5 miles
  • 11.91 mile/hr
Comments:

bike ride sucked. i have a mountain bike with chunky tires. i was getting passed like i was standing still. very tortoise & hare...except w/o the tortoise catching up.
What would you do differently?:

get a faster bike
Transition 2
  • 02m 29s
Comments:

took my time, again.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Run
  • 46m 26s
  • 3 miles
  • 15m 29s  min/mile
Comments:

surprisingly, i had plenty of energy on the run. as instructed by the nice gentleman @ the Summit City Fitness and Bicycles shop, i stuffed my energy jelly beans in my shorts and ate them throughout the run. somewhere around mile 1.25, i tripped over my own feet while turning a corner and took a little spill. yes…people saw. dammit. i skinned up my knee pretty good, but didn't severely injure myself. so, I got up, brushed off the dirt and stones & kept running. When I had less than a ¼ mile to go, I saw my boyfriend (bf) and our dog. bf told me I was doing well and that the finish line was just around the curve. they ran with me the rest of the way. there was still a crowd at the finish line to cheer on us last few finishers. i saw mom, dad, and my brother and I started to tear up a little. This was such a big accomplishment for me…they were proud of me and I was proud of myself…it was very emotional.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Post race
Warm down:

stretched a little

What limited your ability to perform faster:

my crappy bike

Event comments:

race volunteers were excellent. race attendance was excellent. great experience at my first triathlon.




Last updated: 2007-04-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:53 | 440 yards | 02m 15s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/15
Overall: 0/459
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Out and Back
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:25
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:08:00 | 13.5 miles | 11.91 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/15
Overall: 0/459
Performance: Bad
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:29
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Bad
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:46:26 | 03 miles | 15m 29s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/15
Overall: 0/459
Performance: Average
Course: uphill first 1/2, downhill and flat second 1/2
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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