Tri the Creek Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Aurora, Colorado
United States
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 32m 38s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 30/71
Pre-race routine:

Up early, 2 pieces of toast with PB&J. Had a Power Bar 30 minutes before the gun
Event warmup:

Cycled 10.21 miles from home to the race site
Swim
  • 23m 33s
  • 800 meters
  • 02m 56s / 100 meters
Comments:

My swim still sucks!!! Had a hard time sighting and getting into a rhythm on the way out. Also, there was a long uphill run from the swim exit to the transition area, which is reflected in the time.
Transition 1
  • 01m 48s
Comments:

Need to work on having shoes on pedals flying mount.
Bike
  • 37m 46s
  • 13.67 miles
  • 21.72 mile/hr
Comments:

That was one of my best bikes ever!!! I literally passed at least 100 people, and only got passed 6 times.
Transition 2
  • 01m 29s
Run
  • 28m
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m  min/mile
Comments:

5K PR in a tri!!! I'm getting a lot faster, but I am still SLOW.
Post race
Warm down:

The usual. Stretching and a beer. Went home, showered & walked to the Greek Festival with the family.

Event comments:

Kind of pricey. I only decided to race a couple days before, but it ended op costing me $96 with the active.com fees.




Last updated: 2008-06-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:23:33 | 800 meters | 02m 56s / 100meters
Age Group: 36/71
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit:
Course: Triangle, but they said it was a bit long due to wind the night before blowing the buouys around. Others said it felt closer to 1,000.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:48
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:37:46 | 13.67 miles | 21.72 mile/hr
Age Group: 16/71
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: Out & back through CC Park
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:29
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:28:00 | 03.11 miles | 09m  min/mile
Age Group: 44/71
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Out & back on concrete path
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4