Southwest YMCA OLYMPIC tri - Triathlon


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Goodyear, Arizona
United States
Trifamily racing
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 27m 31s
Overall Rank = 1/
Age Group = F30-34
Age Group Rank = 1/4
Pre-race routine:

Let me pre-face this by saying, this is a very small local race and its a lot of fun. This is the first time they have done an OLY here, so I think about 65 people total were in my race.
Woke up to some very sore legs and feet from playing soccer yesterday! Had to be there early as I didnt pre-register. Got set up in a sweet spot and chatted with Aaron and some friends from my neighborhood.
Event warmup:

They did the kids tri forst then the sprint got started in the pool. My race didnt start until after 8:30am. Just hung out and watched until it was time to line up.
Swim
  • 33m 55s
  • 1640 yards
  • 02m 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

I am not a good swimmer!
What would you do differently?:

Swim more, get some coaching. My swim time is a reflection of the time I spend practising!
Transition 1
  • 01m 30s
Comments:

Run from pool through parking lot. Went pretty smooth, took a moment to put on more sunblock.
Bike
  • 1h 08m
  • 24 miles
  • 21.18 mile/hr
Comments:

Lost my chain after about 2 miles and learned that you should not try to mess with the chain while still moving- ouch. Was able to get it back on quick, maybe lost 20 seconds. The wind really picked up, each lap (did I mention there were 6 laps?!). Played leapfrog with a girl most of the ride, she was one lap behind me but it was great to have her- and we ended up with very similar bike splits! My legs were still sore from soccer yesterday and really didnt loosen up like I had hoped.
What would you do differently?:

Spend more time on the bike. My winter has been run focused.
Get a better bike!!!!
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

Good transition.
Run
  • 42m 39s
  • 5.85 miles
  • 07m 17s  min/mile
Comments:

This was by far the best event for me today. I was able to keep a good pace from the get-go. I was trying something different today- I run quick (for me) off the bike so in races usually I try not to go out too fast, I hold back then I seem to fade and never be able to get back up to pace. Today I decided to just go for it and it was fine. I was REALLY disappointed to see that the run was short- so not a full OLY.
Post race
Warm down:

Ate donuts and bagels with my buddy while we waited for awards- he took 1st in his AG! :)

Event comments:

Great local race.




Last updated: 2007-12-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:55 | 1640 yards | 02m 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/4
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: This was a strange swim because it was in a pool- thankfully a 50m pool. We swam 6 lanes, got out, ran to the start again, swam 8 lanes then repeated 2 more times. Confused? I was too! It was ok and not too crowded.
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:30
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:08:00 | 24 miles | 21.18 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/4
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Wind: Some
Course: 6 laps of the course- got a bit boring.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:42:39 | 05.85 miles | 07m 17s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/4
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Course: 2 laps of the sprint course plus an out and back (why are out and backs always so HOT?), partly on dirt beside the canal, then through residential.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]