New York City Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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New York City, New York
United States
NYC Sports Commission
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 22m 18s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 31/439
Pre-race routine:

This race has lots of waves, transition closes at 5:45, the Pro's start at 5:55 but my wave only got going at 8:23. I took plenty of warm clothes and after setting my gear up I found a park bench and rested until about 7:45.

Breakfast was toast, peanut butter, NO coffee, then two bananas before the race and a bottle of sports drink.
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 17m 56s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 12s / 100 meters
Comments:

The swim is super fast, I stayed on the barge until the start then jumped in. I was fast in the swim and did not find anyone to draft off.
What would you do differently?:

This is a PR and very hard to beat.
Transition 1
  • 04m 1s
Comments:

Very long transition
What would you do differently?:

running with MTB shoes is easier
Bike
  • 1h 11m 41s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 20.80 mile/hr
Comments:

I really liked this ride, I did loose my energy bar and a gu, due to hitting a bump but I still had one gu left. I rode hard but not too hard. Also had a Aero helmet.
What would you do differently?:

I rode my regular road bike with clip on aero bars, would prefer a Tri Bike
Transition 2
  • 01m 28s
Comments:

missed my rack (must take a marker next time) then had to dodge under another rack.
What would you do differently?:

MTB shoes are easier to run in
Run
  • 47m 14s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

I did far better then I thought I would in the run. It was hot and I thought I would be much slower but it worked out well.
What would you do differently?:

Push harder for the last three miles, there is spare juice in the tank.
Post race
Warm down:

Big crowds, must find and set a place to meet with family next year. I was lucky to find them. I did not eat anything after the race as we left to go to a playground.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Push Push Push

Event comments:

This race is great and a must for all.




Last updated: 2007-07-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:56 | 1500 meters | 01m 12s / 100meters
Age Group: 43/439
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit: short sleeve
Course: Hudson River - 20 yeard wide channel along the sea wall, super strong current, very fast swim. Salt water.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: High
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:01
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:11:41 | 24.85 miles | 20.80 mile/hr
Age Group: 27/439
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong
Course: Nice course, part of it fairly hilly. Had a headwind and then a tailwind which then ended up being a headwind again for the last couple of miles. I loved the course, did well on the hills and I think I rode the best ever especially for the course. I went hard on all the uphills and hammered on the downhills too
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:28
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:47:14 | 06.21 miles | 07m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 70/439
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Big hill leaving transition, then into Central Park, hilly.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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] 5