Qualicum Beach Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Canada
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 16m 31s
Overall Rank = 74/170
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 9/11
Pre-race routine:

Drove to Qualicum Bay (2.5 hrs), checked into Motel and then drove to Bike check and package pick up.
Swim
  • 07m 9s
  • 400 meters
  • 01m 45s / 100 meters
Comments:

I estimated a very conservative 500m swim time.........it was actually a 400m swim so I was far faster than my lane.....passed them all by the first length and then popped out one of the first in the heat.
What would you do differently?:

estimate for a 400m swim.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Tried barefoot cycle.........used powder but getting feet in still a bit sticky. But overall felt quick.
Bike
  • 40m 12s
  • 18 kms
  • 26.87 km/hr
Comments:

A good course, had radar speed guns at stratigic spots, great for an easy visual to increase your speed at each spot.
What would you do differently?:

Gotta keep on training on hill repeats.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 29m 10s
  • 5 kms
  • 05m 50s  min/km
Comments:

A 2 loop run, felt a bit tight out of T2 but loosened up after first loop. Then it was a nice strong finish over the line.
What would you do differently?:

Tried barefoot........maybe go back to socks.
Post race
Warm down:

Caught my breath, had a recovery drink..........did walk around to cool down.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My bikes engine needs some weight loss.

Event comments:

Overall a great race especially if it's your first tri, a sprint tune up or a great race for your kids.




Last updated: 2007-06-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:09 | 400 meters | 01m 45s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/11
Overall: 36/170
Performance: Good
Suit: Cervelo tri suit
Course: Pool swim............heat 9, lane 3, position 4.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 27C / 81F Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:40:12 | 18 kms | 26.87 km/hr
Age Group: 0/11
Overall: 0/170
Performance: Good
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Mostly flat course with one semi steep and one longish climb. It was a 4 loop course. Used first loop just to learn the route and was able to increase speed on each lap. Spent more time in the earobars on each sucessive lap and even sprinted out of the saddle on the last climb into T2.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:29:10 | 05 kms | 05m 50s  min/km
Age Group: 0/11
Overall: 0/170
Performance: Good
Course: A really good course, mostly chip trail and some asphalt. Great route, twisty but mostly flat through trees.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4