Long Island Gold Coast Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Port Washington, New York
United States
Long Island Gold Coast Triathlon
70F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 16m 35s
Overall Rank = 129/
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 12/
Pre-race routine:

Didn't get there with enough time, felt rushed. Was getting tight with the bathroom routine. Had to run back get wetsuit on and double time to the beach. Got there with time to go, but nevertheless, could have used more time.
Event warmup:

Was able to get a few minutes in the water and do a few strokes.
Swim
  • 15m 28s
  • 875 yards
  • 01m 46s / 100 yards
Comments:

Decent swim. Felt good. No issues or misfortune. Started relatively close to the front.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe kick a litte more and push the middle.
Transition 1
  • 02m 8s
Comments:

As usual had problems with taking off wetsuit. Why don't I cut the bottom a little?
What would you do differently?:

Not much, other than wetsuit removal, went pretty smoothly.
Bike
  • 37m 14s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.34 mile/hr
Comments:

Went over 20 miles/hour. Flat course, didn't use my big ring. hardly shifted.
What would you do differently?:

B a little more aggresive on this short, flat bike leg.
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

Decent transition. No issues. Run shoes put on easily.
What would you do differently?:

Learn to ride with feet on top of shoes.
Run
  • 20m 42s
  • 3 miles
  • 06m 54s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt I got up to speed pretty decently. Tried to push it a bit.
What would you do differently?:

Train more?
Post race
Warm down:

Not much, walking around.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Pretty simple, just train more.

Event comments:

Not the most scenic of courses, but great volunteers and good post-race food. Great season opener. Very enjoyable. First tri in over 3 years.




Last updated: 2008-08-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:28 | 875 yards | 01m 46s / 100yards
Age Group: 12/
Overall: 91/
Performance: Good
Suit: yes
Course: Triangular, left turns.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:08
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:37:14 | 12 miles | 19.34 mile/hr
Age Group: 19/
Overall: 246/
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: Flat, 2 loops, a small rise. Road not great in a few places.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:20:42 | 03 miles | 06m 54s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Flat course. Many turns.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 3