The Dog House sprint - TriathlonSprint


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Lubbock, Texas
United States
Buffalo Spings Lake Triathlon
87F / 31C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 41m 55s
Overall Rank = 21/70
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 2/10
Pre-race routine:

Got ready and fixed my coffee and a turkey and egg sandwich. Then left to pick up a friend for the race.
Event warmup:

Jogged about a half mile.
Swim
  • 11m 16s
  • 547 yards
  • 02m 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

I have been sick with a sinus infection so my breathing really hindered me on this swim, but I was still happy with coming out of the water 9th.
What would you do differently?:

Stay healthy!
Transition 1
  • 02m 51s
Comments:

I was very happy with this transition. It was much smoother than two weeks ago.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing!
Bike
  • 57m 54s
  • 17.6 miles
  • 18.24 mile/hr
Comments:

I felt like I couldn't get my legs going until about half of the way through, but then I was finally able to pick up the pace and pass a few people. Of course they then caught me on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Ride more.
Transition 2
  • 02m
Comments:

This was also a good transition. I was very happy with it.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 29m 29s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

I was hurting pretty bad on this run, but my time was right in there with what I have been doing at races.
What would you do differently?:

Run more.
Post race
Warm down:

Drank water and talked. Then I went to the awards ceremony and was surprised to find that I had won 2nd in my age group. This is the 2nd time since I started three years ago that I have placed. I was really happy about it!!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Being sick!

Event comments:

As always the Greers have put on a great race.




Last updated: 2008-05-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:16 | 547 yards | 02m 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/70
Performance: Average
Suit: Yes
Course: Around a small island.
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 63F / 17C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:51
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:
Biking
00:57:54 | 17.6 miles | 18.24 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/70
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course: Out and back with three good climbs.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:29:29 | 03.1 miles | 09m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/70
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back with some rollings hills.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
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? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5