Tri for Real #1 - Olympic Distance Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Rancho Seco, California
United States
TBF Racing
92F / 33C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 53m 43s
Overall Rank = 186/320
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 13/18
Pre-race routine:

Stretches
Swim
  • 33m 56s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

I had a hard time going straight. Lost a lot of time trying to go where I was supposed to.
What would you do differently?:

Try to swim straight. Maybe I will get better after a few races!
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Wetsuit got stuck (zipper). A volunteer helped me.
What would you do differently?:

Make sure Wetsuit is zipped on correctly so that I know I'll be able to take it off quickly.
Bike
  • 1h 22m 42s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 18.03 mile/hr
Comments:

Had a hard time on the bike. My chain popped and had to stop. Also stopped to help a rider that fell.
What would you do differently?:

Train harder on the bike. Go for long rides.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 57m 5s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 11s  min/mile
Comments:

Was cramping at the beginning. Had to stop 3-4 times and drink.
What would you do differently?:

If I train hard enough on the bike I should be ok on the run.
Post race
Warm down:

Eat pasta. Sit down.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Didn't train hard enough on the bike.

Event comments:

I liked this race. Would do it again. With more training I can do much better!




Last updated: 2007-06-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:56 | 1640 yards | 02m 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/18
Overall: 0/320
Performance: Average
Suit: Quintana Roo
Course: Flat course in a lake
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Bad Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:22:42 | 24.85 miles | 18.03 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/18
Overall: 0/320
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Some hills
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:57:05 | 06.21 miles | 09m 11s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/18
Overall: 0/320
Performance: Bad
Course: Trail run on hills. Some pavement.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4