GJCC Memorial Day Triathlon - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Nashville, Tennessee
United States
Team Magic
76F / 24C
Overcast
Total Time = 53m 17s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = Beginner 45-49
Age Group Rank = 3/10
Pre-race routine:

Appx 300 calies 3 hours before event.
Event warmup:

Swam 300 meters. Never could get my rhythm. Couldn't lower my anxiety level, couldn't get my breathing controlled during warmup.
Swim
  • 04m 33s
  • 219 yards
  • 02m 05s / 100 yards
Comments:

Never could get my anxiety down; could not get in a rhythm. My swim stunk. Passing and getting passed in the lanes was difficult; I'll have to work on that in training. Congestion at the turnarounds was tough too.
What would you do differently?:

I told myself during warm up that I will have to breathe on one side every two strokes instead of my every three strokes as I was running out of air on 3-stroke breathing. I failed to remember this nor incorporate it until the last 100 meters; that is when I started passing people.
Transition 1
  • 02m 42s
Comments:

This was my first road tri, so I put my sox and shoes on at my transition station. I know I lost time, but I had to calm myself down. I was very deliberate and methodical without being too slow. I wanted to get everything right and not "fumble around."
What would you do differently?:

Have my shoes clipped in and possibly go sockless. Put my gloves in my pocket on my shirt and work them on during the ride.
Bike
  • 30m 39s
  • 8.5 miles
  • 16.64 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike was good as that is my best discipline.
I did hit 38 mph at one time though!
What would you do differently?:

Work on T1! Get aerobars or spring for a tri-bike.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

I took my shoes off at T2 instead of before getting off the bike. Could have done better in transition.
What would you do differently?:

T2 needs work.
Run
  • 15m 25s
  • 2 miles
  • 07m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

Not bad. Could have focused on my stride a bit more. Was enjoying the run. Very humid and no wind on the run though!
What would you do differently?:

Worked on my stride a bit more as it was only a 2 mile run.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Swim congestion and inexperience with swimming with lots of other people in the same lane.

Event comments:

I'll definitely do it again next year!!!!


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Last updated: 2008-04-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:04:33 | 219 yards | 02m 05s / 100yards
Age Group: 6/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit: tri shorts and tri top
Course: Pool swim
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:42
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:30:39 | 08.5 miles | 16.64 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Fairly flat with some hills. One steep hill for 2/10 of a mile.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:15:25 | 02 miles | 07m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/10
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Flat with gentle hills.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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] 4