Ramblin' Rose Women's Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Huntersville, North Carolina
United States
Setup Events
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 04m 53s
Overall Rank = 246/415
Age Group = Novice
Age Group Rank = 102/
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 5:30 a.m. ate 1/2 English muffin with peanut butter and a banana. Got to the race at 6:30, set up transition, talked to QCTC crew waiting for my swim time. Had a gel 20 min before my swim time.
Event warmup:

No real warm up, just some good conversation with fellow triathletes prior to race.
Swim
  • 06m 52s
  • 250 yards
  • 02m 45s / 100 yards
Comments:

First pool swim. I had to remember to breathe, to slow down and not burn out too fast. 3 of us clumped up together which made lanes changes a little difficult.
What would you do differently?:

Practice swimming more.
Transition 1
  • 01m 54s
Comments:

Good transition, did it quicker than I thought I would.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 30m 17s
  • 8 miles
  • 15.85 mile/hr
Comments:

Fun bike. I did pass lots of people, but I got passed as well. Also, lost my chain at the end of the race. This is my 2nd race and second chain drop.
What would you do differently?:

Need to practice drinking on the bike. Also, need to learn to change gears earlier as to not drop the chain as I am climbing hills.
Transition 2
  • 01m 23s
Comments:

This should have been quicker, since I don't have bike shoes. But, other people crowded bikes on the rack and I had to do some moving around to have some room.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, couldn't help the placement of bikes on the rack.
Run
  • 24m 28s
  • 2 miles
  • 12m 14s  min/mile
Comments:

Had to walk lots on the run. My calves were very tight coming off the bike to the run. I definitely need to practice this brick in the future. Very enjoyable run though, through trees, nice and cool.
What would you do differently?:

Work on running.
Post race
Warm down:

Hugged my family and walked around, got some water. Enjoyed my finish.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training

Event comments:

I had a great time at this race. I will definitely do it again next year. I had only been actively training for about 2 weeks, so not too shabby. Finished 10 minutes faster than my goal time! Great to have family and friends out there as well.




Last updated: 2007-08-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:52 | 250 yards | 02m 45s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 280/415
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: 250 yard pool swim, people starting 10 seconds apart.
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:54
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:30:17 | 08 miles | 15.85 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 210/415
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Good bike course. Only 1 or 2 not so much fun hills. I even got up to 25 miles an hour on a downhill. Since I ride a hybrid, that is not the easiest thing to do.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:23
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:24:28 | 02 miles | 12m 14s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 298/415
Performance: Average
Course: 2 laps around baseball fields, half was dirt trail, had to watch footing. Luckliy, no hills and lots of shade.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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