5 Mile Lake Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Federal Way, Washington
United States
BuDu Racing
60F / 16C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 21m 17s
Overall Rank = 108/227
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 6/12
Pre-race routine:

Wake up, get kids up, drop them off, get latte, go to race...
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 07m 33s
  • 437 yards
  • 01m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

Really taking to this swimming thing, much improved over my previous times, definitely a PR in the swim
What would you do differently?:

Better sighting probably would of saved me an additional 30 seconds
Transition 1
  • 01m 54s
Comments:

Good transition, need to change my pedals though...
What would you do differently?:

New pedals
Bike
  • 44m 40s
  • 14 miles
  • 18.81 mile/hr
Comments:

I've got to do something about this bike, I love it for all that it has done for me, but I need something new... But the upside is that my bike has always been strong for me, but not as strong as I would of liked today.
What would you do differently?:

Can't regear the bike, just need a new one for next season
Transition 2
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

Weird transition area, long maybe 50+ yards to run with bike...
Run
  • 25m 58s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 20s  min/mile
Comments:

I'm just not where I should be for this right now, I will improve by Ocean Shores...
What would you do differently?:

Need more time in the shoes
Post race
Warm down:

Eat, Eat, Eat

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of run training, need new bike

Event comments:

I liked this race, will definitely do again next year




Last updated: 2008-05-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:33 | 437 yards | 01m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 7/12
Overall: 149/227
Performance: Good
Suit: BlueSeventy Reaction SL
Course: Modified U
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 60F / 16C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:54
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:44:40 | 14 miles | 18.81 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/12
Overall: 85/227
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Two Loop, minor hills, good downhills
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:11
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:57.5 | 03.11 miles | 08m 20s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/12
Overall: 143/227
Performance: Below average
Course: Road
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
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