Grizzly Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Missoula, Montana
United States
Team Stampede
65F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 24m 5s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 8/22
Pre-race routine:

Ate breakfast, read my book, listened to music, ate a bowl of cereal, went to the race to cheer some friends on.
Event warmup:

Stretched and swam a quick 50 to get a feel for the pool.
Swim
  • 17m 28s
  • 1000 yards
  • 01m 45s / 100 yards
Transition 1
  • 00m
What would you do differently?:

I would dry my feet off a little better. I had some trouble with getting my shoes on.
Bike
  • 39m 19s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 18.97 mile/hr
Comments:

I felt really good during the bike. I could have probably pushed it harder, but I was trying to save my legs for the run.
What would you do differently?:

I would have put a GU pack in my pocket.
Transition 2
  • 00m
What would you do differently?:

I think I would have had a water bottle or something I could carry on the run.
Run
  • 27m 18s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

I got cramps about 1/2 way into the run. That was a bummer. I felt good otherwise. My breathing was under control, I felt strong except for the cramps.
What would you do differently?:

I don't know what to do differently.
Post race
Warm down:

Umm.. I walked for a bit.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Cramps... eeegads.

Event comments:

This is a fantastic race. I am so glad I was able to run in it again this year. They do just a wonderful job. The volunteers are exceptional and the organization is one of the best. Hope to see you all next year!




Last updated: 2008-04-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:28 | 1000 yards | 01m 45s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 155/
Performance:
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:39:19 | 12.43 miles | 18.97 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 60/
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: From the University of Montana to Bonner and back.
Road: Potholes Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:27:18 | 03.11 miles | 08m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 135/
Performance: Average
Course: Nice run up the Kim Williams. The hill was a little muddy at times, but overally, really nice.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5