Smithfield Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Smithfield, Virginia
United States
Set Up Events
60F / 16C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 00m 17s
Overall Rank = 68/434
Age Group = OVERALL MASTERS
Age Group Rank = 2/53
Pre-race routine:

Sugar free Red Bull, banana, whole wheat bagel with peanut butter.
Event warmup:

The race is a pool swim so its similar to a time trial start. I waited for 1.5 hours to start after the transition area closed- didn't think a warmup swim was appropriate that far ahead.
Swim
  • 05m 38s
  • 300 meters
  • 01m 53s / 100 meters
Comments:

Pool swim- was seeded too far back- was really hard to pass people. I must have passed at least 10 people. VERY frustrating:(
What would you do differently?:

Lie about my 100 meter time, like everyone else and start earlier.
Transition 1
  • 00m 43s
Comments:

Very good transitions. I was right next to the bike in/bike out:)
What would you do differently?:

nothing- very happy!
Bike
  • 29m 40s
  • 10 miles
  • 20.22 mile/hr
Comments:

Still having problems getting bike into the big chain ring- other than that it was a pretty good ride.
What would you do differently?:

Get JD to fix my bike so it shifts correctly
Transition 2
  • 00m 44s
Comments:

Great T2!
Run
  • 23m 34s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 35s  min/mile
Comments:

I didnt wear my Garmin so I was running blind. Also, since it is a TT start, its hard to gage how you are doing in comparison with others in your a/g. I actually thought my run kind of sucked, but I am pretty happy with the time considering my fitness level.
What would you do differently?:

I usually concentrate on running the shortest distance when I am racing- running strait lines, but I wasnt doing too well concentrating on that. Did OK anyway.
Post race
Warm down:

Had a beer and some food.

Event comments:

Really nice race to do. This is the second year I've done it and have enjoyed it both times.




Last updated: 2008-12-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:05:38 | 300 meters | 01m 53s / 100meters
Age Group: 5/53
Overall: 34/434
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Pool swim- 6 laps
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:43
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:29:40 | 10 miles | 20.22 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/53
Overall: 8/434
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Lollypop- some hills, nice rural course.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:44
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:34 | 03.11 miles | 07m 35s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/53
Overall: 12/434
Performance: Good
Course: Out an back. Lots of turns in the beginning.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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