My First Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Harrison Mills, British Columbia
Canada
www.Triathlons.net
20C / 68F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 09m 33s
Overall Rank = 2/70
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Hit the tunes and zone out!
Event warmup:

Went for a short jog!!
Swim
  • 08m 29s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 07s / 100 meters
What would you do differently?:

Swim was great, I would like to work on my breathing, it was sloppy near the end! Stayed in a good line.
Transition 1
  • 01m 45s
What would you do differently?:

This transition was the most difficult, just need to practise!
Bike
  • 32m 3s
  • 20 kms
  • 37.44 km/hr
Comments:

Had trouble shifting up on the front gear, need to look at it! It finally switched but took a few tries!
What would you do differently?:

Didn't like the gatorade, just water next time.
Transition 2
  • 01m 5s
Comments:

Great transition I felt!
What would you do differently?:

Happy with it!
Run
  • 26m 16s
  • 5 kms
  • 05m 15s  min/km
Comments:

OUCH!!! Hadn't trained for it because of my hip injury. Hip and ankle felt great but just need to train for it. BRUTAL!!
What would you do differently?:

TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN!!!!
Post race
Warm down:

Just stretched and walked it off!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training and injuries!

Event comments:

Race didn't seem very well organized! Lots of confusion getting started!




Last updated: 2008-08-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:29 | 400 meters | 02m 07s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/70
Performance: Good
Suit: no suit
Course: Out and around two bouys and back to shore.
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 65F / 18C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:45
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:32:03 | 20 kms | 37.44 km/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 1/70
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Wind was on my back going to the turn around and at my face coming back! Roads were alright, had to watch out for some pot holes. There was a wet wooden bridge I had to cross which could have been a death trap so I took it easy, it was slick, felt the back tire sliding!
Road: Potholes Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering:
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:05
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:26:16 | 05 kms | 05m 15s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/70
Performance: Below average
Course: Same route as the bike!
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 2