Steelman Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Quakertown, Pennsylvania
United States
Dale W.
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 48m 23s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 19/28
Pre-race routine:

John, Nicole and I left for the race at 5:00 a.m. Perfect arrival time. Just before the huge crowds started. Carl, Mom, Dave, Michele, Alyssa, Ashley, Scott and Alyssa came out to cheer us on.
Swim
  • 19m 32s
  • 830 yards
  • 02m 21s / 100 yards
Comments:

Surprisingly, I was not nervous at the start at all. Just went out there and got it done. I was feeling a little fatigued by the home stretch.
What would you do differently?:

Work more on speed.
Transition 1
  • 02m 10s
Comments:

I was still out of breath from the swim when I jumped on the bike. I was not going to wait until my breathing slowed. Eh, pass out on the first hill, who cares? ;-)
Bike
  • 49m 47s
  • 12.8 miles
  • 15.43 mile/hr
Comments:

Changed my plan from last year. Decided not to hold back, since I suck at running.
What would you do differently?:

Work more on speed.
Transition 2
  • 02m 24s
What would you do differently?:

Do as I did last year and not wear socks for the bike?
Run
  • 34m 31s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 11m 06s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt nauseous before the half way point. I was trying really hard, even though it was slow compared to most others.
What would you do differently?:

Work on speed.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Knee injury from end of January that was 85% recovered at race day. Prevented more intense training and longer distances.

Event comments:

I didn't have high expectations, since my training has been limited by my knee injury. But I gave this race my all and it felt great. A definate bonus that I shaved nearly 9 minutes off my time from last year. Feels good.




Last updated: 2008-08-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:19:32 | 830 yards | 02m 21s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/28
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit: No
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 79F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:10
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:49:47 | 12.8 miles | 15.43 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/28
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:24
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:34:31 | 03.11 miles | 11m 06s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/28
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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