Smithfield Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Smithfield, Virginia
United States
coldF / 0C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 28m 25s
Overall Rank = 126/156
Age Group = 15-19
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

With triathlon club, slept at Kyle's house, got to the race early- picked up packets set up Transition area and hurry up and wait!

I stretched a little but not too much. I was mostly just nervous.
Event warmup:

None- I could have swam but I didn't.
Swim
  • 06m 47s
  • 300 meters
  • 02m 16s / 100 meters
Comments:

It was fine, I loved it when I passed the JMU TRI kids and they were yelling my name. I smiled so wide I think I drank some water.
What would you do differently?:

Going under the lap lanes to get into the next lane was hard, and I was way out of my league, people passed me so much.
Transition 1
  • 02m 55s
Comments:

I was cold and wet but full of anxious energy.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe a little faster. I need to practice drying off and putting shoes on. I also had grass on my feet!
Bike
  • 39m 22s
  • 10 miles
  • 15.24 mile/hr
Comments:

It was flat compared to Harrisonburg, no crazy turns, regular road for cars and it was an open course.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe pumped a little more, I really don't remember, I was just going to finish.
Transition 2
  • 02m 13s
Comments:

It shouldn't have taken me that long, I don't remember what I was doing.
What would you do differently?:

Move faster through T's.
Run
  • 37m 10s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 11m 57s  min/mile
Comments:

I did really bad, I walked more than I wanted to. Luckily I fueled on the first mile with a gel. But then I walked. I cheered other people on.
What would you do differently?:

I need to practice way more, those times are horrible.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretch here and there. Ate food.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not enough practice, but it was my first race and I was really happy when I finished.

Event comments:

Smithfield is good, I'll do it again with TRI club.




Last updated: 2008-04-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:47 | 300 meters | 02m 16s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/156
Performance: Good
I got kicked in the face once, and passed multiple times. Indoor pool.
Suit: JMU TRI suit
Course: We swam six laps up and down and moved into the next lap to complete them.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:55
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:39:22 | 10 miles | 15.24 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/156
Performance: Good
It was a generally flat course, some woods, but mostly open fields.
Wind: Some
Course: A big circle! Nice course.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: ?
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:13
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:37:10 | 03.11 miles | 11m 57s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/156
Performance: Bad
Woah, I suck.
Course: Minor hills, out and back.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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