Cedar Beach Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Miller Place, New York
United States
Tri And Du It
77F / 25C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 48m 43s
Overall Rank = 84/258
Age Group = M 30-34
Age Group Rank = 9/22
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 4:45 and got to the race sight early enough for packet pick-up and to set up my transition area. I had a lot of time to spare after I was done so I walked around bit and tried to figure out the swim course. I got to meet up with Tim, we chatted a while and then I spoke to a lifeguard friend of mine and one of my former students.
Event warmup:

A little swimming.
Swim
  • 22m 56s
  • 1320 yards
  • 01m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

The water was very choppy and I drank a ton of salt water. This was nothing like last week (HIM) where the water was like glass. I think I would have done a bit better had there been less choppiness, but so would everyone else. I think I did well considering the conditions.
Transition 1
  • 01m 44s
Comments:

Fast T1. The swim time included the run up the beach.
Bike
  • 56m 28s
  • 17.1 miles
  • 18.17 mile/hr
Comments:

This was a lot of fun for me because I know these roads so well. I have run and biked on these roads all summer.
Transition 2
  • 01m 17s
Run
  • 26m 18s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 29s  min/mile
Comments:

Great run for me. This was a very fast time for me and I am very pleased with my time and effort.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The fact that I did a Half IronMan the week before.

Event comments:

The only reason why I gave it a 3 is because I think they have some kinks to work out after their first year. I already mentioned the swim. The bike ride was a bit confusing with having to stay left at some places which in retrospect makes some sense and they only gave away water at the aid stations (no Gatorade).

That being said, it was a great race and very well organized for a first time event. The goody bag is awesome... complete with a hoodie and great drawstring bag. Some of the other organizers could learn a thing or two about give-aways from this guy.




Last updated: 2007-08-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:22:56 | 1320 yards | 01m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 10/22
Overall: 0/258
Performance: Good
Suit: Orca sleeveless
Course: It was a triangle course from the beach, out along the beach then back to the beach. This was the first year of this race and I know they have some kinks to work out. I think it would have been better if the course was more like some of the others I've done where you start in deep water, swim along the beach and turn around and swim along the beach the other way.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: High
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:44
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:56:28 | 17.1 miles | 18.17 mile/hr
Age Group: 12/22
Overall: 0/258
Performance: Good
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Two 8.5 mile loops on a great course. There were some very tough hills on the first few miles and a very fast segment towards the end of the ride.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:17
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:26:18 | 03.1 miles | 08m 29s  min/mile
Age Group: 14/22
Overall: 0/258
Performance: Good
Course: Running path at the beach. Flat and fast.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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] 3