Spring Fever Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Claremore, Oklahoma
United States
Tulsa Area Triathletes
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 13m 52s
Overall Rank = 83/160
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 13/21
Pre-race routine:

No routine. Had a friend there so we kind of chatted until the line up for the snake swim.
Event warmup:

Lost pre-race GU in swimming area - didn't seem to matter much. Had to stand in line for 25 minutes for snake swim, so warm up was limited to hopping for 10 seconds and swinging my arms ~ ten times.
Swim
  • 08m 50s
  • 400 yards
  • 02m 13s / 100 yards
Comments:

First snake swim. Was nervous about possible passing/getting passed. But it wasn't bad. I passed 4 people on the 3rd & 4th length and another on the 13th. I don't remember being passed, but was told I was once. The lanes were wide enough so I wasn't afraid of running into someone. The last person I passed was not happy about it - had I known I would have drafted the last three lengths.
What would you do differently?:

Not lose my GU.
Transition 1
  • 04m 22s
Comments:

I have to work on this. It's not the two minutes faster time I'm worried about. It's the mental lapse it creates knowing you worked hard to finish ahead of people in the swim, and ten people pass you in transition.
What would you do differently?:

Practice more, plan ahead, set up area better.
Bike
  • 45m 31s
  • 12 miles
  • 15.82 mile/hr
Comments:

The wind affected everyone the same. This is why I train on Riverside going South - so I don't get too bothered by the 15-20mph headwind. One crosswind almost blew me down.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster on the out and remain on aero position longer against the wind.
Transition 2
  • 01m 6s
Comments:

Race number ripped and had to re-pin, but 10-20 seconds doesn't bother me.
What would you do differently?:

nothing.
Run
  • 14m 4s
  • 2 miles
  • 07m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

Slightly confusing, but was good to run past crowd twice for support. I prefer longer runs and you can tell from my age group ranks in the three disciplines.
What would you do differently?:

Run harder, but I always feel I could have done that AFTER the race
Post race
Warm down:

free food

What limited your ability to perform faster:

training

Event comments:

A great race and very well done. This is considering a huge turnout compared with last year (I'm told). Very helpful and knowledgable volunteers. Several first timers. This is why small local races are great.




Last updated: 2007-04-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:50 | 400 yards | 02m 13s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 81/160
Performance: Good
16 laps snake swim.
Suit: shorts
Course: snake swim
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:22
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:45:31 | 12 miles | 15.82 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 89/160
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: DUDE!!! Hit 35mph on the out ride with a tailwind, but rode in the easy chainring around 8-10 mph coming back. Straight course with long, low-grade (mostly) hills.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:06
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:14:04 | 02 miles | 07m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 38/160
Performance: Average
Two turn-arounds
Course: North-South turnaround past transition to East-West turnaround.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4