Splash, Flash & Dash Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Carmel, Indiana
United States
Carmel Swim Club
50F / 10C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 12m 59s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Ate peanut butter and honey sandwich .... I had everything ready the night before...so I just loaded up and rode the 5 miles to the race
Event warmup:

Rode to race
Swim
  • 08m 58s
  • 437 yards
  • 02m 03s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started off like things were going to go well, but then things really went down hill. Really struggled from the 50m to the 200m mark. Lost the bilateral breathing pattern, needed to breathe everystroke. Finally just corralled my emotions and powered through the last 200
What would you do differently?:

More swim time ...I was lacking swim time in the last month and it showed
Transition 1
  • 03m 7s
Comments:

No problems ...put on shoes and shirt, then added helmet and went. This a long run to the bike so I thought it would take longer.
Bike
  • 32m 2s
  • 10 miles
  • 18.73 mile/hr
Comments:

First time on my new bike and it performed wonderfully. Started a bit slow geting confortable, then about mile three I settle in. First time ever I was in aero about 80% of the time and it felt great.

What would you do differently?:

Best bike ever
Transition 2
  • 02m
Comments:

No time listed so this is a guess
Run
  • 27m 52s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

Slow start...coach wanted me to get my heart rate down below 80% and then begin pressing. So it took 1 mile to relax and then picked up the pace.
Passed about 5 or 6 and only had three people pass me late
Post race
Warm down:

Walked and stretched, the enjoyed a wonderful meal supplied by the event.

Event comments:

This race is well run with a lot to enjoy before, durring and after. The pool start is well run, going every 5 seconds. I was nervous this would be a problem, but everything went very smooth. Excellent volunteers!!!!
Then after the race, a wonderful meal of fruit, pasta, cookies and all the drinks you could want.
250 First timers at this race plus a large kids triathlon..... This is truly a wonderful event for all




Last updated: 2008-03-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:58 | 437 yards | 02m 03s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit: Tri suit
Course: Pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:07
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:32:02 | 10 miles | 18.73 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: Rolling hills and through some local neighbors
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:27:52 | 03.1 miles | 08m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Through local neighbors
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5