Memphis In May Triathlon 2004 - TriathlonOlympic


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Memphis, TN
United States
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 18m 31s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 76/84
Pre-race routine:

Arrived early and got great bike placement.

Swim
  • 41m 36s
  • 2 meters
  • 46h 13m 20s / 100 meters
Comments:

Swim was bad. Looked like a wounded duck in the water.
What would you do differently?:

Should have trained in open water prior to event.
Transition 1
  • 03m 35s
Comments:

Was very tired after swim, so T1 was slow.
What would you do differently?:

Must train better for swim so T1 faster.
Bike
  • 1h 19m 35s
  • 40 kms
  • 30.16 km/hr
Comments:

Felt good on bike. Made up some good time after swim.
What would you do differently?:

Need better bike.
Transition 2
  • 02m 28s
Comments:

T2 not bad.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing at this time.
Run
  • 1h 11m 19s
  • 10 kms
  • 07m 08s  min/km
Comments:

Did bad. Lot of walking. Worn out.
What would you do differently?:

More training
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Need more training.

Event comments:

This was my first Triathlon, and I had a blast. I enjoyed it much better than the marathon I did, because it was fun changing from swim to bike to run. I hope to do more in the future.




Last updated: 2005-01-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:41:36 | 02 meters | 46h 13m 20s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/84
Overall: 0/
Performance: Bad
Suit: None
Course: 3-point triangle
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Bad Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:35
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
01:19:35 | 40 kms | 30.16 km/hr
Age Group: 0/84
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: One large circuit. Hills minimum and most at beginning.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:28
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:11:19 | 10 kms | 07m 08s  min/km
Age Group: 0/84
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: Very hilly, out-and-back
Keeping cool Average 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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4