The Rookie Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint


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New Braunfels, Texas
United States
Jack & Adams Bike Shop
79F / 26C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 19m 46s
Overall Rank = 553/980
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 24/27
Pre-race routine:

Had breakfast about 3 hours before race. got marked, racked my bike, then got my chip. Hit the restrooms before the race...
Event warmup:

Only able to get a 75 yard swim in.
Swim
  • 08m 22s
  • 300 meters
  • 02m 47s / 100 meters
What would you do differently?:

Warm up longer. Need to get in the water for more time.
Transition 1
  • 03m 47s
Comments:

We had to run about 75 yards to the Transition area from the swim. I was very out of breath and mostly walked...
What would you do differently?:

Need to jog all the way to the transition area. Recover on the bike. Also, can practice my transitions..
Bike
  • 45m 48s
  • 11.1 miles
  • 14.54 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really. I have a bike that is not as efficient as others had. Need a road bike to really increase times..
Transition 2
  • 02m 21s
Comments:

Better on the Transition. Racked bike, grabbed my running hat & sunglasses. I already had my running shoes on, since I used them on the bike..
What would you do differently?:

Know my rack better...
Run
  • 19m 24s
  • 2 miles
  • 09m 42s  min/mile
Comments:

End of the race. I was really felling the effects of endurance racing. But I established a good pace. Kept that pace up and actually increased the speed near the end. (didn't Bonk!!!)
What would you do differently?:

Just need to train better on cardio. My run time was pretty good compared to what I've been doing in training.
Post race
Warm down:

None really, 10 minutes of streching. I will do a recovery spin tomorrow and a massage on Monday...Swim recovery on Tuesday.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My fitness. I have only trained for 2.5 months. I need to continue to build on the base of fitness I have established.

Event comments:

A wonderful first time race. Great enthusiasm from all the volenteers. Very well organized. While this is my first race, I was very impressed with it considering it hosted 980 contestants in such a small area..




Last updated: 2008-02-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:22 | 300 meters | 02m 47s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/27
Overall: 429/980
Performance: Below average
Suit: Full Tri Suit
Course: In the Texas Ski Ranch lake. Out to the buoy and back.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:47
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:45:48 | 11.1 miles | 14.54 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/27
Overall: 550/980
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: immediate slow climb right out of T1. After that flat with some rolling hills. Beautiful country side.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:21
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:19:24 | 02 miles | 09m 42s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/27
Overall: 428/980
Performance: Good
Course: straight out. Slight up hill out, and slight downhill back.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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] 5