Monster Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Keller, Texas
United States
Dallas Athletes
60F / 16C
 		Total Time = 1h 02m 7s
Overall Rank = 19/463+
Age Group = M45-49
Age Group Rank = 2/26
Pre-race routine:

Usual breakfast. Had 2 cups of joe since it was a sprint. Double checked the car for everything, then headed to Keller, 20 minute drive.
Event warmup:

Wanted to ride a bit but the line to Transition/body marking looked long, so I just got in line. Ran about 6 minutes. Swam 50 meters. Felt really good in the pool.
Swim
  • 05m 8s
  • 328 yards
  • 01m 31s / 100 yards
Comments:

Good swim. I seeded the swim at 4:50. Add a few seconds to run to the mat & I was close. No one passed me & I passed one person. What sticks out in my mind is the fact that I wasn't even breathing hard when I got out of the pool. I drafted about 2 laps, then passed on the last lap. It seemed really easy.
Transition 1
  • 01m 1s
Comments:

I just need to speed it up. I shouldn't need to take as long as I do.
Bike
  • 34m 19s
  • 12.6 miles
  • 22.03 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt really great on the bike. Not winded at all from the swim & that helped me get up to speed fast. Better split than last year.
Transition 2
  • 00m 58s
Run
  • 20m 45s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 40s  min/mile
Comments:

Was afraid my feet would be cold from the bike, they weren't. Started off with another runner that I thought was in my age group. I couldn't shake him. 1st mile about 6:30 pace, mile 2 about 6:20. Then I realized his bib number was 45! Age 24, I let him go, but I needed the push & he appreciated the pacing.
What would you do differently?:

Tried to increase the tempo the last mile. My pace dropped off & it could have cost me an AG place. 3rd place was only 7 seconds behind me!!
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around. Changed into dry clothes.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Saturday before the race: In Austin tailgaiting before UT football game. Drinking Beers & eating BBQ!

Event comments:

This is a fun race to end the season. Great Volunteers. Cheap AG metals for 2nd & 3rd place. For as much $$ as they take in, how about something nicer.




Last updated: 2008-08-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:08 | 328 yards | 01m 31s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/26
Overall: 0/463+
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: 50 meter pool swim. Snake course, 6 laps.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:01
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:34:19 | 12.6 miles | 22.03 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/26
Overall: 0/463+
Performance: Good
race info had course at 12 miles. It was more, so everyone's average is slower than actual on the race results.
Wind: Little
Course: 2 loops. Rolling, with 2 short climbs on the back side of the course.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:58
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:20:45 | 03.11 miles | 06m 40s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/26
Overall: 0/463+
Performance: Good
Course: paved trail, shaded, flat.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5