The Austin Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Austin, Texas
United States
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 40m 16s
Overall Rank = 141/
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 20/52
Pre-race routine:

Got the transition area early and set up. Had my normal liquid breakfast.
Event warmup:

Not much of a warmup this time. I usually like to swim before the start, but only the open wave was allowed. I also spent the time I had alloted to run in the line for the bathroom. Oh well...
Swim
  • 34m 27s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 18s / 100 meters
Comments:

I'm actually very happy with my performance. I wasn't setting any speed records, but I was very consitent and steady. I conserved my energy and still set a PR for this distance.
What would you do differently?:

Next time I might try to draft a little more.
Transition 1
  • 03m 19s
Comments:

Wetsuit came off fairly quickly. I just was pretty slow about things.
What would you do differently?:

Practice my transitions a couple times before the race.
Bike
  • 1h 15m 27s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.76 mile/hr
Comments:

I was very dissapointed in my bike. I knew within my first quarter mile that I just didn't have 'it.' I didn't expect a great performance because this was a 'C' race and my legs were already sore, but I should have done much better. The course was relatively flat, but I struggled on the tiny hills and just couldn't seem to get in a groove.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure. A proper taper would probably have helped, but this race was not a priority.
Transition 2
  • 01m 40s
Comments:

Once again, I just wasn't real fast. I decided to put on socks due to all the water.
What would you do differently?:

Train without socks so I'll be comfortable without them on race day.
Run
  • 45m 22s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

The most dissapointing aspect of the day. This was about 3-4 minutes too slow. I just couldn't seem to get going.
What would you do differently?:

Other than rest more before the race, I need to take a look at my nutrition during the bike so that I have a little more boost on the run.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

This was a C race and my body wasn't fresh and rested.

Event comments:

This was an outstanding race. After seeing how well J&A did, I'm really looking forward to the Longhorn HIM.




Last updated: 2007-09-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:34:27 | 1500 meters | 02m 18s / 100meters
Age Group: 27/52
Overall: 52/
Performance: Good
Suit: Hwy Nineteen Full
Course: Basically a rectangle in town lake.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:19
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:15:27 | 24.85 miles | 19.76 mile/hr
Age Group: 36/52
Overall: 52/
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course: 3 loop course through Austin. Fairly flat, with lots of turns.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:40
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:45:22 | 06.21 miles | 07m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 12/52
Overall: 52/
Performance: Below average
Course: 2 Lap course. Fairly flat
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? No
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