Beaver Freezer Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Corvallis, Oregon
United States
Oregon State University Triathlon Club
42F / 6C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 33m 43s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

We watched the first and second heats start the swim.
Event warmup:

I hopped in the diving pool to do a warmup swim.
Swim
  • 11m 29s
  • 500 yards
  • 02m 18s / 100 yards
Comments:

I thought I would have some anxiety over the swim but I had NONE. I asked my husband to critique my form (not that he knows anything) and he mainly talked about how crazy other people looked. I felt like I was swimming fast (for me) but it turned out to be the right pace.
What would you do differently?:

If I'm going to do another pool triathlon I'd like to be doing flip turns by then.
Transition 1
  • 03m 37s
Comments:

This probably could have gone faster, but this was my first time and I didn't know what to expect. It's a bit disorienting to jump out of a pool and run outside in 42 degree weather and try to find all of your stuff. I think it was OK.
What would you do differently?:

Practice, I guess.
Bike
  • 46m 31s
  • 12 miles
  • 15.48 mile/hr
Comments:

I didn't go out very hard on this. Passed a few people early on, but I was only passed a couple of times. Legs and feet were cold.
What would you do differently?:

As I get more experience I'll have a better idea of how much energy to put into this. I didn't want to crash and burn on the run.
Transition 2
  • 03m 15s
Comments:

I have regular road shoes with 3 straps so I'm not getting out of them before getting off the bike. I had to run all the way down the transition area and then back up to my spot (not really running).This transition was WAY more chaotic, with other people's stuff everywhere. I had made the decision that I would have very few THINGS in transition to make it easier, and I'm glad I did that.
What would you do differently?:

Figure out the whole on/off bike thing a little better.
Run
  • 28m 51s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

I went out too fast. I did that in bricks too...just used to the cycling cadence and want to take off like a racehorse. The oncoming heart attack kept that in check, so I slowed down. Felt pretty good about my pace. Since people were so spread out at the start, I finished completely by myself (besides volunteers and cheering people). I'm not used to that in a race!
What would you do differently?:

When I do an Oly remember to SLOW DOWN when I first start running. I'll have farther to go and don't want to kill myself!
Post race
Warm down:

Walked over to Julie and Ray (volunteering) to chat. I was able to take a shower at the pool, which felt luxurious.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Hmm...I'm sure I could lose a few pounds and put in more training hours, but I felt that this was the best I could do given what I'm willing to put into it. I feel pretty good about my first race!

Event comments:

This was a great race for a first-timer. Well organized, lots of volunteers out on the road.




Last updated: 2008-02-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:29 | 500 yards | 02m 18s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
They assigned you to a heat according to your estimated swim time. There were 10 heats and I was in heat 8. I'm clearly not a fish. I estimated my swim time to be 11:30, so this was a good time for me.
Suit:
Course: Standard 25 yard pool. Nice facility.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:37
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:46:31 | 12 miles | 15.48 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Two out and backs heading out of Corvallis. Mainly flat, a few inclines that were complimented with the wind! Had to pedal faster to get past the Dairy Farm, PU!
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 03:15
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:28:51 | 03.1 miles | 09m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Three laps around a few blocks of the OSU campus. A little confusing but it was well marked and you know what to do as long as you read about the race beforehand. I passed the girls monitoring the path to the "FINISH" line 4 times--they were making sure that people didn't go in too soon. I KNEW someone would tell me that I had another lap to do when I didn't...and she did say that...and quickly corrected it when I told her that it was the fourth time I'd seen her. Confusing for people!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5