Vancouver's All American Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Vancouver, Washington
United States
60F / 16C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 26m 14s
Overall Rank = 47/93
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 4/5
Pre-race routine:

1st Race in over a year...just trying to figure out how to put on a wet suit for the first time. Also - the bike course was changed and apparently unmarked so I was attempting to memorize the new course.
Event warmup:

none
Swim
  • 18m
  • 890 yards
  • 02m 01s / 100 yards
Comments:

The wet suit was a unique experience. I felt like it was choking my neck and I wasn't comfortable. I believe this affected my time to a degree. I mixed freestyle with breast stroke to mitigate some of the neck tightness issues.
What would you do differently?:

I would have practiced with the wet suit if I rented it early enough so I was more comfortable.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

not a bad transition. We didn't have chips so we didn't get transition times.
What would you do differently?:

more practice with wet suit and next time purchase body glide.
Bike
  • 40m 37s
  • 11 miles
  • 16.25 mile/hr
Comments:

My chain fell off as shifting on my old bike is not the best. I probably lost 5-8 minutes getting the chain un-jammed from the crank and then getting it re-set. Other than this mechanical failure I had an enjoyable bike ride and I felt ok.
What would you do differently?:

buy a new bike!...nah - just some more hill training since KS didn't have any.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

cramps....ouch
What would you do differently?:

train harder so the transition from bike to run isn't so painful.
Run
  • 27m 34s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 52s  min/mile
Comments:

running is my weakest link but I was pleased with a sub 9min mile especially considering I stopped twice in the first mile to stretch my calves due to cramping. The first mile was probably a 12min/mile but once I loosened up I was able to make up some time.
What would you do differently?:

find a way to eliminate cramping
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

didn't train hard enough

Event comments:

Overall - I went out to have fun and finish the race without getting hurt so I accomplished my objectives. This race has served as motivation to get rady now for next season. Here's to good health!




Last updated: 2007-10-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:00 | 890 yards | 02m 01s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/5
Overall: 32/93
Performance: Bad
Suit: Rented 2Xu full wet suit
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:40:37 | 11 miles | 16.25 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/5
Overall: 51/93
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: The course had changed that morning so the practice runs on the originally designed course helped very little. I took it easy on the turns and cornering as it had rained just before the start of the race.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Bad Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:27:34 | 03.11 miles | 08m 52s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/5
Overall: 62/93
Performance: Average
Course: Flat fast course
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 2