Sportsplex Super Sprint - TriathlonSprint


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Hillsborough, North Carolina
United States
setup events,
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 29m 44s
Overall Rank = 187/292
Age Group = MC
Age Group Rank = 6/11
Event warmup:

Swam 200 yds and short run. Stretched for about 5 minutes
Swim
  • 10m 7s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 32s / 100 meters
Comments:

Water was colder than I was used to which affected my breathing. I also kept waiting for someone to runinto me in the pool. These fears were unfounded since by the end of swim, I was between 75-100 meters ahead of the closest swimmer.
What would you do differently?:

Swim harder. Spend more time getting used to the water temperature.
Transition 1
  • 02m 7s
Comments:

Had some issues with my front tire not rotating freely - it was like the brake was on. Took some time in T1 to try and fix this. Slowed my time up by at least 40 seconds - if not more.
What would you do differently?:

More transition practice. Have Try-Sport fix this problem prior to race. I tried to fix it myself...BIG MISTAKE.
Bike
  • 46m 18s
  • 12 miles
  • 15.55 mile/hr
Comments:

Should have fixed tire rub prior to race. Had to stop twice to try and fix it...without much success. It was like climb with the front brake on.
What would you do differently?:

Try-Sport to fix tire.
Transition 2
  • 01m 12s
Comments:

Transition was pretty smooth.
What would you do differently?:

More pratice
Run
  • 30m 3s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 41s  min/mile
Comments:

After bike, it took my legs about a mile to come to me. I tried to be patient. The one hill gave me some trouble...I walked it both times and resumed my run immediately at the crest. Was worried about a shin splint in my left legs...did not bother me until after the race and then only a little.
What would you do differently?:

More bricks, more intervals, more hills
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around for about 5 minutes and drank a bottle of Gatorade. Got some food after the race to boost glucose levels.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

WEIGHT and stupidity.

Event comments:

Will do again next year and try and improve time.




Last updated: 2008-08-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:07 | 400 meters | 02m 32s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/11
Overall: 120/292
Performance: Average
Suit: None
Course: Pool swim; duck under lane lines every 50 meters
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Shot
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:07
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:46:18 | 12 miles | 15.55 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/11
Overall: 122/292
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: Out and back. Had more hills that any course that I've ridden before. The return was more difficult that going out - HILLS.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:12
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:30:03 | 03.1 miles | 09m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/11
Overall: 131/292
Performance: Average
Course: Out and back (2 Laps)
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4