Disco Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Valley View, Texas
United States
Dallas Athletes
80F / 27C
Overcast
Total Time = 3h 12m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

This was my first OLY. Really wanted to see how the swim in OW. Did the same - peanut butter on toast with a protein shack and then headed out
Event warmup:

Stretched
Swim
  • 35m 36s
  • 1760 yards
  • 02m 01s / 100 yards
Comments:

Well - I started out well but about 500 yards my heart rate was 181, had to grab the boats to bring it down - could not get in a good rhythm until the last 400 - got in a good stroke - was looking at 30 minutes so not bad overall
What would you do differently?:

Practiiiiiiiiiice - I swim so well in the pool - do some OWS practice
Transition 1
  • 02m 52s
Comments:

I decided to walk some to bring down my heart rate, we did have some distance from the beach to the Transition area.
What would you do differently?:

Work on the swimming to lower the heart rate
Bike
  • 1h 20m 6s
  • 23 miles
  • 17.23 mile/hr
Comments:

Great bike route - got up to an average of 17, a year ago I was at 15 so very pleased with the bike
What would you do differently?:

Work on longer rides of 40 to 60 miles
Transition 2
  • 01m 58s
Comments:

Good time - for me -
What would you do differently?:

Work on getting my shoes on faster
Run
  • 1h 12m
  • 6.2 miles
  • 11m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

My heart rate raced up to 175 in no time - started to run walk with 3 minutes run then walk to bring the heart rate down. I averaged 167 on the run.
What would you do differently?:

Practice more longer runs
Post race
Warm down:

Water, it was humid

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Swimming and Running - practice more. My goal for this race was 3 hours - missed but am pleased for doing my first OLY. Great prep work for the 1/2 iron in October.

Event comments:

Very good but we did not start on time - the sprint went first then the OLY. The Sprint was about 10 minutes late. They did have me in the wrong class but no big deal. Pleased with the swim and now I know what to really work on for the Longhorn.




Last updated: 2007-12-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:35:36 | 1760 yards | 02m 01s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
It was high -
Suit: N/A
Course: Triangle
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:52
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:20:06 | 23 miles | 17.23 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 88
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:58
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:12:00 | 06.2 miles | 11m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4