The Austin Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Austin, Texas
United States
Jack and Adam's Bicycles
85F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 48m 54s
Overall Rank = 259/467
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 24/36
Pre-race routine:

Up at 5:30. Had a protein shake and a banana. Racked bikes the day before and set up transition at around 6:45. My wave was last so I had to wait over an hour to swim. Plenty of time to get nervous. Luckily I ran into an old friend from college (also doing first triathlon) and joked around a little.
Event warmup:

Only stretching, no swim warm-up allowed.
Swim
  • 15m 35s
  • 766 yards
  • 02m 02s / 100 yards
Comments:

I swam mostly breast stroke, just wanted to finish and not be completely out of breath. Glad my wave was last so I didn't have people swimming over me. I actually passed some different colored heads along the way, that was encouraging.
What would you do differently?:

Need to practice swiming alot more.
Transition 1
  • 04m 53s
Comments:

First time, so I didn't really know what to expect. Long way from water to bike and then from bike to start.
What would you do differently?:

Did not practice transition before race, only brick from bike to run. Need to scout transition area better before race. Don't mess with sunscreen and clean off feet before strepping on towel.
Bike
  • 57m 59s
  • 16.78 miles
  • 17.36 mile/hr
Comments:

I think I'm pretty decent on biking. I was afraid to go all out and not have enough for the run.
What would you do differently?:

Push a little harder and not coast as much.
Transition 2
  • 02m 51s
Comments:

Made the mistake of undoing laces on shoes AND clipping out. Had to stop and take off shoes and run barefoot.
What would you do differently?:

Get out of shoes, but leave them clipped in.
Run
  • 27m 33s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 52s  min/mile
Comments:

Followed advice and strecthed on bike near the end so I had no problems with cramping. Also practiced many bricks so I was up to speed preety quickly. My training runs were 9:30-10:00 so I was pleased with my time. Also my brother gave me great advice about folding the top of the cup of water so you can sip and run.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe pick up the pace a little further out for the home stretch.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked a bit, then straight for the beer tent. Had a Clif Bar and some bad pizza.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Inexperience with this sport and poor swimming.

Event comments:

Great volunteers, especially the lady at the top of the steepest hill by RunTex!




Last updated: 2008-09-04 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:35 | 766 yards | 02m 02s / 100yards
Age Group: 28/36
Overall: 316/467
Performance: Below average
Suit: None
Course: Swim in Town Lake, sorry Lady Bird Lake. Out to bouy and back.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:53
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:57:59 | 16.78 miles | 17.36 mile/hr
Age Group: 27/36
Overall: 258/467
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Mostly flat with gradual hills
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:51
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:27:33 | 03.11 miles | 08m 52s  min/mile
Age Group: 17/36
Overall: 195/467
Performance: Good
Course: Running on grass first 500-700m, then city streets for remainder.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
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