Crossroads Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Dewitt, Iowa
United States
Top Shelf Race Productions
74F / 23C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 20m 38s
Overall Rank = 35/253
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 1/16
Pre-race routine:

Went to the race with my son (Miler) and his friend. Got there about 1 hour before the race. It was quite chilly out with a threat of rain in the air, luckily it didn't materialize. A large rainbow came out about a 1/2 hour before the race, cool.
Event warmup:

Stretched out, ran a little bit, and swam about 100 meters.
Swim
  • 09m 9s
  • 500 yards
  • 01m 48s / 100 yards
Transition 1
  • 01m 56s
Comments:

Since there are two transition areas in this race you need to put all of your stuff (wetsuit, goggles, etc) into a plastic bag with your number on it. Takes a little more time.
What would you do differently?:

get my wetsuit off quicker
Bike
  • 45m 49s
  • 15 miles
  • 19.64 mile/hr
Comments:

There was an accident about 2-3 miles into the course. About 4 bikes involved. Looked like alot of scrapes & bruises, etc. I believe someones tire got caught in a slot in the road. I believe everyone ended up ok other than all of the scrapes. Definitely made me concentrate more on the road in front of me.
What would you do differently?:

Tough bike into the wind. Tried to keep cadence steady at about 85 and just put it into an easier gear.
Transition 2
  • 01m
What would you do differently?:

Had a had time getting into my pre-ties shoes. Usually this is not a problem, legs were tired after the windy bike
Run
  • 22m 45s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 20s  min/mile
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, talked to the other participants. Ate some bananas, water, pizza.

Event comments:

Fun race, the volunteers are great.




Last updated: 2007-07-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:09 | 500 yards | 01m 48s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/16
Overall: 27/253
Performance: Average
Suit: QROO
Course: Very small lake/pond. Swam almost in a circle. Short swim.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:56
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:45:49 | 15 miles | 19.64 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/16
Overall: 39/253
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong
Course: Rolling hills. When going north/south there was a nice cross wind. The last 5 miles were straight into a stiff breeze.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 86
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:22:45 | 03.1 miles | 07m 20s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/16
Overall: 55/253
Performance: Good
Course: Flat, all om concrete roads through town.
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4