Kirkland Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Kirkland, Washington
United States
55F / 13C
Precipitation
Total Time = 1h 21m 49s
Overall Rank = 113/899
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 22/76
Event warmup:

No swim warm up
no bike trainer warmup
1/2-mile warmup run
Swim
  • 15m 7s
  • 875 yards
  • 01m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

I really struggled with breathing. i felt very uncomfortable in the water.
What would you do differently?:

try to get in a swim warm up. It was very crowded there.
Transition 1
  • 02m 4s
Comments:

It was wet and slippery so i was bit more cautious than normal.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 40m 56s
  • 12 miles
  • 17.59 mile/hr
Comments:

The roads were wet and i took it very easy on turns and downhills. i was paranoid about crashing.
What would you do differently?:

not much because of the conditions
Transition 2
  • 01m 38s
Comments:

Transition area is big and disjointed. it takes a while to get through with your bike.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Run
  • 22m 4s
  • 3 miles
  • 07m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

I struggled on the run i had heavy legs. Also very crowded on the run
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

I had a cold that i think took a little out of me. I was not plugged up so breathing was ok, but i never felt good on the course.

Event comments:

i like the course, but the transition/finish seemed very tight for that amount of people.




Last updated: 2008-09-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:07 | 875 yards | 01m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/76
Overall: 194/899
Performance: Below average
Suit: Fullsuit
Course: Course was choppy. 1st time i have swam in any kind of chop.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:04
Performance: 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
00:40:56 | 12 miles | 17.59 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/76
Overall: 171/899
Performance: Below average
Wind: None
Course: hilly and wet
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:38
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:22:04 | 03 miles | 07m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/76
Overall: 197/899
Performance: Below average
Course: Hilly
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 3