Alligator's Creek Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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O'Fallon, Missouri
United States
City of O'Fallon
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 27m 26s
Overall Rank = 35/255
Age Group = M 25-29
Age Group Rank = 3/15
Pre-race routine:

I have a cycling background but this was my first ever triathlon. I picked up my packet the day before and rode the bike course. I'm glad I did because it was a very challenging course for a TT and it was good to know where the hills and tight corners were. I got lost more than a few times (what a crappy map!) so ended up doing ~30-35miles for the day after also riding the run course to check out those hills. That day/night before I tried to stay topped off on fluids/electrolytes, and then tried to undo my work by getting a few pre-race beers in me!
Event warmup:

Rode the first few miles (technical) miles of the bike course to open up the legs.
Swim
  • 05m 4s
  • 300 yards
  • 01m 41s / 100 yards
Comments:

The race was the first time I've swam in months. I figured it was a short swim in a short pool, how hard could it be? I think my time was reasonable, but the swim took more out of me than I thought it would! Halfway through this thing I was dying and when I hopped out of the pool and took off for my bike my HR was reading 188. Swimming turns out to be quite a workout!
What would you do differently?:

practice swimming before the next race!
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

They included transition time in the bike and run times. It would have been nice to know how long I took.
Bike
  • 50m 31s
  • 18 miles
  • 21.38 mile/hr
Comments:

Overall I'm happy with my ride. I found a good rhythm, rode strongly, and was able to stay within myself on the hills. But they should really adjust times for RR crossings. It wouldn't be hard, you just need the people manning the crossing to write down rider numbers and how long they were there. It just sucks to work so hard for those extra seconds only to lose minutes because of a train.
What would you do differently?:

Just pedal faster
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Included in run time
Run
  • 26m 7s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

I don't have a running background and don't have much experience at all with running after jumping off my bike. With the course being so hilly I tried to stay within myself and not cramp. Towards the end I had a fair amount in the tank to finish strong and didn't have any cramps or have to walk for any reason.
What would you do differently?:

Go harder
Post race
Event comments:

ADJUST FOR THE RR CROSSING TIMES ORGANIZERS!!! god...do I sound bitter? :)




Last updated: 2007-08-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:04 | 300 yards | 01m 41s / 100yards
Age Group: 6/15
Overall: 76/255
Performance: Average
Jumped out of pool with HR=188
Suit:
Course: serpentine swim in 25y pool
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:50:31 | 18 miles | 21.38 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/15
Overall: 14/255
Performance: Good
So a quick disclaimer. The official bike time I have listed in the results is 56:15. That includes a THREE GODD@MN minute delay I had at a railroad crossing and my transition time, so I'm listing the time from my computer...because I'm vain. The rankings I list adjust for the train delay but leave the transition time in.
Wind: Little
Course: Challenging bike course, that was in my favor. Started out hard with very technical ride through subdivision. One steep hill that you could make up a lot of time on if you bombed the corner at the bottom. Then rolling country roads with a few not insignificant hills (glad I previewed!). The ride back had a long grinding false flat on rough pavement which really sapped the legs. As I said I got stopped for 3 min at one of the three RR crossings.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:26:07 | 03.1 miles | 08m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/15
Overall: 86/255
Performance: Average
Course: Hilly run through subdivision
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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] 3