Rocketchix Triathlon II - TriathlonSprint


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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
United States
Maverick Racing
75F / 24C
Overcast
Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 236/323
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 30/34
Pre-race routine:

Ate a little peanut butter wrap on whole wheat and some water. Very nervous got to vendu site early as I hate being late. Took my time as I began my very first set up in transision before getting marked and timing chip on.
Event warmup:

I stretched a little..walked off the nerves by getting in the pool for at least a couple of laps. Thought to myself this pool part is going to kill me. I was out of breath once i got out. I believe it mostly do to nerves. Telling myself..i should of practiced more.
Swim
  • 13m 30s
  • 383 yards
  • 03m 32s / 100 yards
Comments:

crowded but controled. We entered in at one end one at a time..and finished at the other side of the pool exit. Watched other swimmers do their laps to calm my nerves.
What would you do differently?:

PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE MORE..
Transition 1
  • 01m 28s
Comments:

Moved fast in the beginning of the ride. This was my strong event on the race. I moved quickly past alot of the other swimmers that came out before me. made up alot of ground. helmet was digging me in the side of the head on the back half of the race.
What would you do differently?:

Make sure the helmet fits right. I might have to buy one a bit more in price instead of going the cheap route.
Bike
  • 50h 30m
  • 12 miles
  • 0.24 mile/hr
Comments:

Smooth run, passed alot of people. made up for the lost of being near the end on the swim.
What would you do differently?:

better helmet and adjust my seat more.
Transition 2
  • 00m 30s
Comments:

very smooth transision. Legs werent as tired as i expected.
What would you do differently?:

nothing everything went great.
Run
  • 27h 33m
  • 2 miles
  • 13h 46m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

I ran walked most of the route. I was starting to feel the lack of energy hit me.
What would you do differently?:

Workout a bit more drop some weight so that I could do the run non stop.
Post race
Warm down:

cool water, leg stretches and kept moving around.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

lack of training and needed to drop some weight to build up more endurance. I believe if id practiced in a better pool id made better time. The pool portion kicked my butt.

Event comments:

Id do this event again. I enjoyed it very much. Alot of people there from various age groups, sizes, and proformance levels. I didnt feel as out of place as i thought id be. My nervousness level dropped once the race started. Look forward to next years races.




Last updated: 2008-06-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:30 | 383 yards | 03m 32s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 0/323
Performance: Below average
Suit: swim tank and shorts
Course: indoor natutorium 50 meter eight lane pool. Seven laps in a cool tempered pool.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Shot
Water temp: 50F / 10C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:28
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
50:30:00 | 12 miles | 0.24 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 0/323
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Course was layed out well. The asphalted road on the first five miles was alittle on the rough side. Made up a little more time coming back as the ground smoothed out.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 15
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:30
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
27:33:00 | 02 miles | 13h 46m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 0/323
Performance: Average
Course: somewhat marked clearly. Hills at a few points. Good shade.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4