Anthem Holiday Classic - TriathlonSprint


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Anthem, Arizona
United States
DCB Adventures
50F / 10C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 44m 33s
Overall Rank = 154/236
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 20/29
Pre-race routine:

At first felt like a stranger in a strange land. But, as soon as I mentioned this was my first race everyone I talked to was full of advice. But, I don't think anyone could have told me how to settle my stomache.
Event warmup:

Streched and ran a little to get the blood pumping.
Swim
  • 10m 19s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 35s / 100 meters
Transition 1
  • 04m 11s
Comments:

Need to work on my transitions. Fumbled with my helmet buckle and wrestled with my gloves.
Bike
  • 55m 40s
  • 17 miles
  • 18.32 mile/hr
Transition 2
  • 02m 3s
Comments:

I felt a calf cramp kick in when I got to the bike rack. I just kept it streched out and it let up.
Run
  • 32m 22s
  • 5 kms
  • 06m 28s  min/km
Comments:

When I started to run it was like my ankles wouldn't bend. I had to walk the first 200 yards or so to loosen them up. I was really suprised at how quickly the half way point came. But, my form was terrible and I know it cost me time.
Post race
Warm down:

After crossing the finish line I got a feeling I usually only get after hiking the Grand Canyon. I walked around keeping my legs loose and feeling ALIVE.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Inexperience and lack of intense training.

Event comments:

A lot of people told me this was a great race for first timers. I think they were right.




Last updated: 2007-12-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:19 | 400 meters | 02m 35s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/29
Overall: 0/236
Performance:
Suit: Bike Shorts
Course: They said fast swimmers in the front of the line and slow swimmers in the back. With this being my first race I didn't want to get in anyones way so I was one of the last to get in. Ended up having to pass 4 people I figure it costed me at least a minute. I'll know better next time.
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:11
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:55:40 | 17 miles | 18.32 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/29
Overall: 0/236
Performance:
Wind: Some
Course: Some hills at the beginning. I have been training at the gym and the reality of wind and hills took it's toll. Very cool course though.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:03
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:32:22 | 05 kms | 06m 28s  min/km
Age Group: 0/29
Overall: 0/236
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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] 4