Mid-Summer Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Fairview, Oregon
United States
AA Sports, LTD.
60F / 16C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 18m 26s
Overall Rank = 43/205
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 7/23
Pre-race routine:

Bagel with peanut butter, loaded all the stuff in the car and headed to pick up Red. On the way I stopped and bought starbucks. Iced, tripple, tall, espresso, with mocha.
Event warmup:

Jogged for about 5 minutes. Swam for about 10 minutes before the start.
Swim
  • 19m 11s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 20s / 100 yards
Comments:

I tried to stay more in line with the group so I wouldnt zig-zag as much. I still found myself zigging and zagging.
What would you do differently?:

I will get better at this with time and several planets in alignment. I could have placed top 3 in my age group if my swim was in line with my competition. The top 6 in my age group were all given a 6 min head-start out of the water...you welcome!!
Transition 1
  • 02m 7s
Comments:

Rocked this transition!! I was within seconds of all the fastest. This transition has a long run in and out so my actual time in T1 was minimal.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 31m 42s
  • 12.5 miles
  • 23.66 mile/hr
Comments:

Out to turn around at about 23mph and 25 on the way back. Pushed hard the whole time. Left a little for the run, but not much. I am stoked with this result!!!
What would you do differently?:

Drink a bit during the bike so I feel better in the run.
Transition 2
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

Again, this went as planned. Within seconds of all the top guys.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 24m
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

For the first mile I was feeling great, keeping a 6:45 pace. My goal was to get just under 7 min/mile. Then at the turn around I took in some water. I had a splitting side ache the whole way back. Saw a guy in my age group heading to the turn around so I picked it up a bit but he flew past me! I tried to keep the pace up but it was tough. I passed a few people on the run. I gave it everything on this run. Happy with my performance in the run today!
What would you do differently?:

More speed work. I think my leg is getting back to the point were its ready to be pushed a bit. I know with more training I'll be able to get my time down.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around with Red, went and ate some food.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My slow ass swimming. I'm going to put an endless pool in the back yard and live in it. I will turn into a fish, grow gills, and come back and destroy the competition!!

Event comments:

Needless to say the highlight of today was my bike performance. I knocked over 5 minutes off my PR for a sprint dist tri!! I'm hooked, cant wait for the next one!!




Last updated: 2008-08-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:11 | 820 yards | 02m 20s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 149/205
Performance: Below average
Suit: Full
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 67F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:07
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: Good
Biking
00:31:42 | 12.5 miles | 23.66 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/23
Overall: 8/205
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back on flat course.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:26
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:24:00 | 03.1 miles | 07m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 49/205
Performance: Good
Course: Flat out and back.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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