'Tri The Rock' Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Rockwall, Texas
United States
Ironhead Race Productions
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 22m 49s
Overall Rank = 185/387
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 25/43
Pre-race routine:

Early morning coffee, toast, jelly....hour and a half travel, not too bad. Good visit w/ Jac/Kyle/Jim. Good to have my little one around as well.
Event warmup:

not enough time in the water...could have helped my goggles problem.
Swim
  • 07m 22s
  • 300 yards
  • 02m 28s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started out fine...however, immediately, water kept getting to my goggles...had to correct at shallow end every time...no rhythm. Good thing I had plenty of space w/o getting in no one's way...Last 75 just miserable...for some reason, breathing was hard and I just made it through...I think two to three people passed me...
What would you do differently?:

HAVE TO GET IN THE WATER MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Transition 1
  • 02m 12s
Comments:

a bit disoriented getting out of the pool...went by my rack..oops. bib number kept getting lose. issues w/ belt..Way too long transition..
What would you do differently?:

pay better attention to rack location...
Bike
  • 47m 54s
  • 14 miles
  • 17.54 mile/hr
Comments:

beginning was a bit rough, could not get clipped in. relaxed to first turn and into the first 10 minutes...death hill w/ cementary close by, once past that site, comfortable and good ride...only one person passed me :) Last straight was lonely. At one point in the latter part, could not see anyone for as long as I could see. Steady ride.
What would you do differently?:

Need more base to maintain a higher cadence on hills on bigger ring.
Transition 2
  • 01m 31s
Comments:

to rack was long...was trying to get under 1 min...not too bad, it was just that there was a long run in and out...
Run
  • 23m 47s
  • 2.9 miles
  • 08m 12s  min/mile
Comments:

made full circle to get to the rack...helped to get my running legs under. Then it was out on the course passing people here and there...again, my most comfortable part of the race. Lot better than last year.
What would you do differently?:

train more bike/run sessions...
Post race
Warm down:

chatted, ate, awards... Two of my school kids placed, first and second. Good job jac/kyl.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not enough base in all disciplines....

Event comments:

Jack!! Does a good job. There were hills...somewhat hilly my foot.




Last updated: 2007-08-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:22 | 300 yards | 02m 28s / 100yards
Age Group: 38/43
Overall: 326/387
Performance: Bad
Suit: none
Course: murky water??
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Below average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:12
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:47:54 | 14 miles | 17.54 mile/hr
Age Group: 29/43
Overall: 205/387
Performance: Below average
Wind: Some
Course: hills, hills...
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:31
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:23:47 | 02.9 miles | 08m 12s  min/mile
Age Group: 18/43
Overall: 125/387
Performance: Below average
Course: Grass part was difficult going out, not so much coming in..
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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