Tri for the Cure - Denver - TriathlonSprint


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Denver, Colorado
United States
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
87F / 31C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 41m 44s
Overall Rank = 840/2813
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 114/298
Pre-race routine:

For the first time, I ate prior to the race. I never eat because I always feel sick with anxiety prior to the race. I ate two pieces of toast and a banana around 4:30am and a package of Sport Beans around 7:10am

Ran into a bunch of people in my AG who work out at the HR Rec Center. Hung out with them, walked the transition area a bit. I slept great and for some reason had no anxiety about the race. I think since my training sucked and my expectations were low, I didn't need to get myself worked up. Also decided not to wear a watch since it was all I focused on during my last race.
Swim
  • 21m 12s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 35s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

I could practice more, but without lessons, I doubt my swimming will improve much.
Transition 1
  • 03m 56s
Comments:

Long uphill run back to transition, so I yanked at my wetsuit the entire time. Felt like I got it off pretty quickly and into my bike shoes
What would you do differently?:

Would love to be able to jump on my bike with shoes attached...will try to practice next year.
Bike
  • 42m 16s
  • 11.4 miles
  • 16.18 mile/hr
Transition 2
  • 03m 2s
Comments:

Felt like I got out of bike and into running shoes pretty quickly. I took my Tylenol, since I tend to get a headache during the run, grabbed a water bottle and sport beans and took off. Didn't need the water bottle and finally just got rid of it shortly after I left transition.
What would you do differently?:

No need for extra water on this course.
Run
  • 31m 16s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 03s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt incredibly strong during the run and never once felt like I wasn't going to make it.
What would you do differently?:

Not much really...I think the running I've been doing lately prepared me for the endurance of this race.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around expo with family...home...hot shower...rest...short walk after dinner.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My weight...I have to lose 8 pounds!

Event comments:

Looking forward to next year...this was my favorite tri course so far!




Last updated: 2008-03-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:21:12 | 820 yards | 02m 35s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/298
Overall: 1441/2813
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Standard triangle...but changed the course from counter-clockwise to clockwise. Lots of kyacks on the interior of the course, so I used them to spot and stay on course. 32 second improvement from last year.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:56
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:42:16 | 11.4 miles | 16.18 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/298
Overall: 1123/2813
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Fairly flat course with a medium hill around mile 6-7. After that the course was pretty much downhill to the finish. I felt strong and loved my new shoes and pedals. Fastest average in a race so far.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:02
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:31:16 | 03.11 miles | 10m 03s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/298
Overall: 708/2813
Performance: Good
Course: Call me crazy but I loved this run. First mile was pretty much uphill, but the DAM road is fairly flat. They had several people hosing us down at two different spots...which felt great. Last 1/2 mile was a great downhill and made for an easy finish
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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] 5