Timberman - Sprint - TriathlonSprint


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Gilford, New Hampshire
United States
Endorfun
73F / 23C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 48m 2s
Overall Rank = 781/988
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 10/21
Pre-race routine:

Up at 2 am for the drive to the venue, arrival at 4:30, parked by 5, checked in, set up transition and hung out with hubby. Worst case of nerves yet, actually felt like crying at one point.

My mental game was way off on this one.
Event warmup:

None...I always mean to and never do.
Swim
  • 13m 4s
  • 581 yards
  • 02m 15s / 100 yards
Comments:

Panicked a bit at beginning, why? No idea, nerves? Settled down after around 100 yards, and was able to swim normally.

Was not comfy.

Plus - they had wet suit strippers! Very cool.


What would you do differently?:

Warm up.
Transition 1
  • 03m 25s
Comments:

I think the poor swim thru me off in transition, had the hardest time figuring out how to put my socks on!
What would you do differently?:

Take 10 seconds to focus.
Bike
  • 1h 00m 2s
  • 15 miles
  • 14.99 mile/hr
Comments:

I knew about the first hill, and was mentally prepared, it turned out to be entirely doable...it was the third or fourth one that got me! I began the negative self talk and that slowed me down. Considering the hills, I did okay, but I know I could have done much better.
What would you do differently?:

Not listen to my own negativity. Push harder on the hills instead of being wimpy. Train more for hills.
Transition 2
  • 02m 6s
Comments:

Overall, this transition went smoother than the first
Run
  • 30m 2s
  • 3 miles
  • 10m 01s  min/mile
Comments:

My legs warmed up at 1 1/2 miles, and I am unsure if it was more mental than physical. I think I could have gone faster.
What would you do differently?:

I would try to push
Post race
Warm down:

Water and walking.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My mental state. I was exceptionally nervous about this race for no good reason.

Event comments:

This race was well organized, well managed and well attended. I will do it again, with better mental preparation.

Nice race EndorFun!-




Last updated: 2008-03-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:04 | 581 yards | 02m 15s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 868/988
Performance: Below average
Suit: Yes!
Course: Clockwise bracket shaped...water VERY shallow, could almost have walked the swim!
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:25
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:00:02 | 15 miles | 14.99 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 745/988
Performance: Below average
Wind: Little
Course: Nice course, hillier than I like but hey I got passed by some really cool looking bikes!
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:06
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:30:02 | 03 miles | 10m 01s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 840/988
Performance: Average
Course: Nice closed course alongside the lake, mostly flat. Lots of spectators and residents had speakers out with music.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
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