Playtri Olympic - TriathlonOlympic


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Irving, Texas
United States
Playtri
52F / 11C
Sunny
Total Time = 3h 13m 46s
Overall Rank = 157/242
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 18/22
Pre-race routine:

Woke up early and showered to relax and wake up some more. Ate a bagel and drank a gatorade and water to start hydrating.
Event warmup:

Shiver.
Swim
  • 35m 33s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 22s / 100 meters
Comments:

This was my first open water swim ever. I started toward the back of the group to avoid getting kicked and crashing into people. I did pretty good I think sighting and staying out of packs. I didn't draft anyone because I was scared of being kicked or running into them.
What would you do differently?:

Not drink as much lake water.
Transition 1
  • 03m 47s
Comments:

Had to run a bit to get into the transition area. I was not as disoriented as I thought I would be. They really needed some more mats out on the sidewalks. The stone used on them was sharp. I almost cut my foot on one rock that was sticking out.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 1h 33m 37s
  • 27 miles
  • 17.30 mile/hr
Comments:

The headwind was killer, but the tailwind really made up for it. I killed my legs on the hills. They were tough being at the end of the course.
What would you do differently?:

Train on more hills (I keep saying this in every report...)
Transition 2
  • 03m 4s
Comments:

My transition was perfect. Until I had to pee... wasted way too much time doing that. Had to go the entire bike and was holding it.
What would you do differently?:

Not have to pee.
Run
  • 57m 43s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 09m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

My quads were cramped the whole time. I ran though the pain and stopped at each aid station to walk it out and stretch. Despite the pain and stopping, I still set a PR on the run.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Hobbled around trying to get my legs back. Ate a free burger after my stomach settled and could handle solid food. It was really good.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The wind and having to pee the entire bike. Also hills.

Event comments:

The spectator crowd control was awful. There were tons of people in the way around the finish line and by transition. It was pretty ridiculous. My parents said they saw some kid get his leg broken cause he ran out on the course in front of a cyclist. The traffic control was great on the bike. The buoys were big and well spaced. Very easy to see. I had a lot of fun seeing how far I could push myself. I think I did awesome considering that this was my first open water swim, and the longest race I have ever done. I was hoping to finish in 3:30, and really out did that goal! First Olympic race complete!!!! Next stop, Ironman 70.3...




Last updated: 2008-03-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:35:33 | 1500 meters | 02m 22s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 160/242
Performance: Good
Suit: QR Quickjohn
Course: Swim was in a drainage canal. The water was pretty clean from all the rain we had the other day. Out and back along the canal wall.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:47
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:33:37 | 27 miles | 17.30 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 153/242
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Flat for the first part, then really hilly in the second part.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Bad
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:04
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:57:43 | 06.2 miles | 09m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 174/242
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back along trail. Flat as a pancake.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %0.5
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4