Callaway Gardens Triathlon - TriathlonOther


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Pine Mountain, Georgia
United States
Callaway Gardens
75F / 24C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 42m 48s
Overall Rank = 11/273
Age Group = 40-44m
Age Group Rank = 4/28
Pre-race routine:

Got off to a late start from home and stressed the whole drive down about not having enough time to do my pre-race routine. No worries - I got there in plenty of time, checked in, set up in transition, and went down to the beach.
Event warmup:

All I had time for was a quick jog with some pick-ups
Swim
  • 14m 38s
  • 1094 yards
  • 01m 20s / 100 yards
Comments:

First segment was surprisingly crowded - Struggled to find open water. Since my game plan was to start easy, I really didn't catch a rhythm until about the halfway point. Swallowed more water than I would have preferred, navigation was just so-so, and I lost concentration a couple of times when competitors got too close.

All in all, not my greatest swim but I still took a minute or so off of last year's time.
What would you do differently?:

Spend more time in the pool and regain some swim confidence
Transition 1
  • 01m
Comments:

So, I really zip in and out of T1 because I don't put on a shirt or socks and shoes are already clipped in
What would you do differently?:

It's all good
Bike
  • 51m 31s
  • 18.64 miles
  • 21.71 mile/hr
Comments:

My strong suit. I was worried that a long ride I had done two days before would slow things down but I actually went through the course feeling pretty strong. Passed tons of riders from the first swim wave and a few people from my own AG and was passed by no one. Even so, I feel like I could have been even a little stronger in the hills.
Transition 2
  • 01m 15s
Comments:

Last year, I got lost in T2 and couldn't find my spot on the rack for love or money. Nearly happened again this year. Don't know what it is but this transition zone confuses and scares my primitive brain. Slower in general than one could hope for.
Run
  • 34m 25s
  • 4.97 miles
  • 06m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

Legs were fresh out of T2 so I got up to speed in short order - I think I probably held pace the whole way. I got passed by someone in my AG around the 2nd mile and then again with 200yards to go. Unfortunately, second pass was the difference btwn podium and fourth place. It's not so much that I care about not getting a plaque for 3rd in AG, it's the idea that when it came time to throw down, there wasn't the will power to fight for the place in AG. At the time I had no idea I was so close but I do admit to being a little frustrated with myself. Otherwise, a quite nice improvement over last year.
What would you do differently?:

Kick! Kick!
Post race
Event comments:

Really seems to be organized and streamlined. RD has been hosting this race for a long time and it shows. Beautiful spot for a race.




Last updated: 2007-07-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:38 | 1094 yards | 01m 20s / 100yards
Age Group: 5/28
Overall: 20/273
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Triangular more or less
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:51:31 | 18.64 miles | 21.71 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/28
Overall: 7/273
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Two loops on a closed, for the most part, private resort. Course rolled gently throughout
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:15
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:34:25 | 04.97 miles | 06m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/28
Overall: 22/273
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back followed by a loop around the lake. Some minor rolls but flat for the most part.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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