Tri 4 Me - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Denver, Colorado
United States
Seeds For The Future
36F / 2C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 07m 27s
Overall Rank = 21/76
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 3/10
Pre-race routine:

arrived early 2hours early. oatmeal for breakfast. good time in the Word - excellent focus. Listened to Alicia Keys and focused on how much God wants me to be an example for Him in ALL I do. packed all bags night before.
Event warmup:

8min run warmup 90 minutes early. weird race...couldn't warmup close to race time.
Swim
  • 12m 28s
  • 500 yards
  • 02m 29s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

fix goggles well before beginning and test in shower..? stopped twice to fix goggles. relax in beginning and stay with pace in head
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

nice transition. cold - put on jacket and gloves before getting up to speed. moderate run to racks...very cold had to put on extra clothes. no booties...good decision.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 36m 15s
  • 12.1 miles
  • 20.03 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

go harder
Transition 2
  • 01m 3s
Comments:

took too long to tie shoes with gloves on...still cold.
What would you do differently?:

bike with feet out of shoes...good thinking. get pull strings for shoes
Run
  • 15m 40s
  • 2 miles
  • 07m 50s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

go faster. much faster
Post race
Warm down:

slight...very cold.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

temperature. unclear of exact courses and length

Event comments:

nothing extra. but was designed to raise money for youth.




Last updated: 2008-04-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:28 | 500 yards | 02m 29s / 100yards
Age Group: 7/10
Overall: 38/76
Performance: Average
no warmup...didn't feel good until 300 yards...first 100 yards in 2min.
Suit: tri shorts
Course: 20 lengths in 25yard pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Shot
Water temp: 85F / 29C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:36:15 | 12.1 miles | 20.03 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/10
Overall: 17/76
Performance: Average
strong headwind on good portion of track. speed significantly reduced accordingly. a couple of little sharp turns on and off of sidewalk and street course combination.
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course: 4 laps. street and sidewalk
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:03
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:15:40 | 02 miles | 07m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/10
Overall: 8/76
Performance: Below average
took while to get into pace
Course: through neighborhoods...nice moderate hills
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Bad
Race evaluation [1-5] 3