Tri-ing for Children - TriathlonSprint


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Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
United States
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 51m 36s
Overall Rank = 282/303
Age Group = 25-30
Age Group Rank = 8/10
Pre-race routine:

Didn't eat breakfast (almost threw up when I tried - nerves). Got up early (3 hours of sleep) and quadruple checked my bag. Hopped in my truck and drove to park. Got their early and setup my station, got tagged and walked around taking in the experience.
Event warmup:

Swam 5 - 10 minutes to get warm. Not sure what kind of warm-up I should have done (first time)
Swim
  • 18h 07m
  • 400 yards
  • 4h 31m 45s / 100 yards
Comments:

need to work on learning how to swim in a pack as well as nagivating while swimming.
What would you do differently?:

More strength training to increase muscle durability. Chest muscles were TANKED by the end.
Transition 1
  • 03m 11s
Comments:

forgot towel, socks were hard to put in.
What would you do differently?:

bring a towel.
Bike
  • 50h 17m
  • 15 miles
  • 0.30 mile/hr
Comments:

Held fast pace for entire leg. Legs were a bit tanked at the end.
What would you do differently?:

More endurance training and speed sprints.
Transition 2
  • 01m 18s
What would you do differently?:

Legs were a bit "saddled" from the bike. Seat may need to be changed.
Run
  • 38h 46m
  • 3.11 miles
  • 12h 27m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

Didn't hydrate while biking, legs were burning after first 100 yards.
What would you do differently?:

HYDRATE!
Post race
Warm down:

None...

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Did not train for the situation. Need to practice transitions more...

Event comments:

For a first race, it was a great experience.




Last updated: 2008-08-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
18:07:00 | 400 yards | 4h 31m 45s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/303
Performance: Below average
NA
Suit: Tri Shorts
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Average Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Bad
T1
Time: 03:11
Performance:
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
50:17:00 | 15 miles | 0.30 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/303
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: flat and minor hills. Fast course
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 15m
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:18
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
38:46:00 | 03.11 miles | 12h 27m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/10
Overall: 0/303
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat
Keeping cool Bad Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %2
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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] 3