Crystal River Sprint Triathlon #2 - TriathlonSprint


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Crystal River, Florida
United States
DRC Sports
84F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 18m 27s
Overall Rank = 64/180
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 6/8
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 4:30, got a shower and a bagel with peanut butter, then drove the hour 15mins to the race site. Checked in and got body marked, set up transition and just hung out. Foot was hurting so I didn't want to do much of a warm up.
Event warmup:

Did go knee keep into the water to see what it felt like.
Swim
  • 06m 17s
  • 440 yards
  • 01m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

Tried to start up towards the front on the outside so the current would take me towards the buoy. Still ended up with idiots in front who would come to a dead stop to site and people who couldn't hold a straight line to save there live. After the 2nd buoy I stayed left just to stay clear and had a great finish.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

Took a few seconds off last time, so I improvemed.
What would you do differently?:

Keep practicing to keep improving
Bike
  • 44m 43s
  • 15.3 miles
  • 20.53 mile/hr
Comments:

Wanted to push hard here knowing I may not be able to run very well. Passed a group of about 10 riders who were all drafting within the first mile. I was holding 24-25 at that point. Slowed it down knowing I wouldn't be able to hold that for very long. Just did my own thing for the entire race. Felt good.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 00m 53s
Comments:

Improved time here by 20 seconds.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 24m 57s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

Started out of T2 and my foot hurt so bad I though for a moment why do this. Almost DNF. Decided I am not a DNFer, and walking would be better. I pushed as hard as I could for as long as I could. Foot hurt for the entire 1st mile and then it started to get better. On the turn around it really starting feeling better. Wasn't great but I was able to pick up the pace and still be comfortable. Was able to finish strong but not pick anybody off.
What would you do differently?:

Not be injured
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, gather with other BTers to watch others finish

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Injuries

Event comments:

Still a great small race.




Last updated: 2007-05-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:17 | 440 yards | 01m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 67/180
Performance: Good
Suit: No
Course: Out to a right turn, short straight before another right back to shore.
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 84F / 29C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:37
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:44:43 | 15.3 miles | 20.53 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 58/180
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back along CR 44.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90+
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:53
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:24:57 | 03 miles | 08m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 80/180
Performance: Average
Course: Out and back along bike course
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5