Clemson Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Clemson, South Carolina
United States
Set Up Events
72F / 22C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 29m 7s
Overall Rank = 88/148
Age Group = Novice Female
Age Group Rank = 3/17
Pre-race routine:

***THIS WAS MY FIRST TRIATHLON!!!!!*****
My goal was to finish and break 1:30.

I have not competed in anything in 15 years. This goal was a really big deal for me. My Dad was there and it was great to see how much he cared.
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Did not get to sleep until close to 1am. I was wired and extremely nervous about not waking up on time. Alarm at 5:30am - a time I never see unless I have to. Hot shower and good stretch.
Clif bar, banana, peanut butter, coffee, water.
30 minute drive to Clemson - got body marks, set up transition - went back to check and re-check my setup at least 10 times.
Event warmup:

1 mile on bike to get legs going.
short jog
wetsuit on at 7:50- swam about 200 yds to warm-up.
Then had to wait close to 30 minutes for my wave to start. Nerves were insane!
Swim
  • 15m 50s
  • 820 yards
  • 01m 56s / 100 yards
Comments:

My dad timed my swim time - I was out of the water in 13:20. It then took me 2:30 to get to the transition area. I didn't think I was going that slow. I need to be better conditioned so that I can jog this.
What would you do differently?:

Practice OWS so that I can be confident I am swimming straight. I am sure I can cut at least 2 minutes off of this time.
Transition 1
  • 01m 38s
Comments:

For my first time - I think I did well.
What would you do differently?:

get on the bike quicker, my mount was at a complete stop
Bike
  • 41m 7s
  • 11 miles
  • 16.05 mile/hr
Comments:

I really like the bike. This was only my 8th time riding and I have improved a lot already. I think conditioning and losing weitght will help me a lot.
What would you do differently?:

I just need more experience and better conditioning.
Aero bars eventually.
Transition 2
  • 01m 16s
Comments:

for my first time - I am happy

I did forget my sock though!!
What would you do differently?:

eventually get better at never coming to a complete stop.
Run
  • 29m 17s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

Running is tough for me. I met my goal here to beat 30 minutes.
I walked up the steep hill. Also walked 2 times on the long final hill.

What would you do differently?:

Conditioning
Post race
Warm down:

walked with Dad elated at my achievement

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training is tough due to a job that takes me out of state 4 days a week.
I need to make training a priority no matter where I am.

Event comments:

This was one of the best days in my life.
I set a goal to participate in my first triathlon and to finish in less than 1:30. That seemed very lofty considering my physical condition 6 months ago.
I DID IT!! I loved it too. It was killer, but I loved it.
Thank you to Katie Malone for guiding me to my first Triathlon. Because I was on the road every week for work, I was not able to take complete advantage of her coaching, but she led by example more than she realizes.

I know with dedication I can improve a ton. I plan to keep working at this sport for years to come.




Last updated: 2008-02-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:50 | 820 yards | 01m 56s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/17
Overall: 43/148
Performance: Good
This was only my 2nd time swimming in open water. It was frustrating. I am a strong swimmer, but I didn't have the confidence to put my head down and just swim. I was so afraid of going in the wrong direction. I did a lot of breast stroke when I needed to check my direction. I was in the front of the novice group and caught the wave in front of me. I rallied on the last 150 and I think I came out of the water 1st or 2nd in my wave including the novice men.
Suit: full wetsuit
Course: Horseshoe left to right.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:38
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:41:07 | 11 miles | 16.05 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 103/148
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: moderate hills
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:16
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:29:17 | 03.11 miles | 09m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 102/148
Performance: Average
Course: out and back killer short hill long gradual hill at end
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4