Luna Bar Women's Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Rancho Seco Park, California
United States
TBF Racing
 		Total Time = 2h 25m
Overall Rank = 172/297
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 27/45
Pre-race routine:

Ate breakfast, oatmeal and yogurt, headed out the door for a leisurely drive to RS. Arrived, picked a decent spot in transition. Used the bathroom, set out all my stuff and proceeded with warm ups.
Event warmup:

Ten minute run and bike. About fifteen minute in the water.
Swim
  • 22m 31s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 34s / 100 yards
Comments:

I am a really slow swimmer. With time and better technique I hope to see some improvement someday. At least I know I can do get through the swim.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really. I had a fun swim and thats what matters most.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:


What would you do differently?:

Shouldn't have sprinted in the swim because I was huffing through T1.
Bike
  • 1h 19m 24s
  • 20 miles
  • 15.11 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Ride more hills. Last year I was mountain biking more and I felt stronger. This year I have been riding my road bike on flat land. I don't think it was enough of a challenge. Oh the other thing I noticed was that my toes were going numb. Not sure what that was all about.
Transition 2
  • 00m
What would you do differently?:

Move faster in T2. Try speedlaces or yanks. Need a different hat. I couldn't get my hat fastened on my head correctly so I was fussing with it during the first 1/2 mile of my run.
Run
  • 43m 45s
  • 4 miles
  • 10m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

Even though I wasn't moving at lightening speed, at least I didn't have to stop and walk. Last year the course was a mile shorter and I had to walk several hills. So I guess thats one improvement. The extra mile really made a difference in the difficulty level for me. In a good way though. Oh but my feet were on fire by mile three. The first part of the run didn't feel hot but the last ten minutes felt scorching.
What would you do differently?:

Probably run more hills. Find a different hat. Possibly a visor.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked/RAN to the ladies room!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I could speculate I suppose but, I am not terribly worried about my ability to be faster.

Event comments:

Overall I had a smile on my face up until mile 3 1/2. As soon as I came across the finish line I was happy again. =) Triathlon is such a fun sport and I am excited to do another race, hopefully in October.




Last updated: 2008-08-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:22:31 | 880 yards | 02m 34s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/45
Overall: 225/297
Performance: Average
Suit: QR
Course: I had a really enjoyable swim. Felt confident with sighting and like I wasn't off track too much. The one whoopsie (and I know better) was to sprint (using the term sprint very loosely, he he he) from the from the last buoy to shore. I came out of the water feeling winded which was unnecessary.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:19:24 | 20 miles | 15.11 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/45
Overall: 182/297
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back along the highway.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:43:45 | 04 miles | 10m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/45
Overall: 147/297
Performance: Average
Course: Fire road loop with rolling hills. Parts of the run were on a trail next to the lake.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4