Smithfield Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Smithfield, Virginia
United States
55F / 13C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 09m 31s
Overall Rank = 31/154
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 6/
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 5:45. Had peanut butter and banana sandwhich before leaving the house. Had half a cliff bar before the race.
Event warmup:

None.
Swim
  • 05m 13s
  • 300 yards
  • 01m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

Got caught up a few times on other racers and lost time.
What would you do differently?:

Need to train for swimming, but overall things went well.
Transition 1
  • 02m 21s
Bike
  • 34m 12s
  • 10 miles
  • 17.54 mile/hr
Comments:

Wind was a big factor. Legs did not actually start feeling good and working until halfway through the race.
What would you do differently?:

Need to train outside. Should be able to work up to 20mph.
Transition 2
  • 01m 47s
Run
  • 26m 1s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 23s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

Could probably have pushed myself more.
Post race
Warm down:

None

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training.

Event comments:

Good first race back from a three year hiatus. I did not take it too seriously and had a lot of fun.




Last updated: 2008-03-31 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:13 | 300 yards | 01m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/
Overall: 16/154
Performance: Average
Suit: Trisuit
Course: Zig zag in 6-lane indoor pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 85F / 29C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:21
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:34:12 | 10 miles | 17.54 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/
Overall: 38/154
Performance: Average
Wind: Some with gusts
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:47
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:26:01 | 03.1 miles | 08m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 7/
Overall: 42/154
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4