mini-Mussel Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Geneva, New York
United States
Musselman Triathlon
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 297/666
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 20/33
Pre-race routine:

Walk around nervous. Eat a banana drink some water.
Event warmup:

Swam while waiting for the deep water start.
Swim
  • 16m 7s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 09s / 100 meters
Comments:

Felt great on the swim very, relaxed. May be too much. Got jammed up between a couple of people had to "sprint" to get by them. Took a little to get my breathing calmed down. Was nice to actually pass people on the swim.
What would you do differently?:

Pick up the pace some.
Transition 1
  • 02m 11s
Comments:

Good T1. Used rolled up socks.
What would you do differently?:

Might try my other shoes with just the velcro straps. Might save a few seconds.
Bike
  • 51m 25s
  • 16.1 miles
  • 18.79 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt strong. great to go by some of the guys on the big rig, aero Cervelos!
What would you do differently?:

aero
Transition 2
  • 01m 31s
Comments:

Yankz help. Didn't forget number belt this time.
What would you do differently?:

may be dismount quicker
Run
  • 30m 21s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

Yeah the run. Achilles tendonitus kicked in about half way. Not enough to stop me.
What would you do differently?:

Lose 10 more pounds. rest the Achilles more
Post race
Warm down:

Water, walk and stretch. Blue Moon

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Achilles

Event comments:

My best race ever. It's number 5. Very, happy with the swim was able to freestyle the entire race. At the end of the run I noticed my right shoes was full of blood. Must have cut my toe at the swim finish. Three good slice in my big toe.


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Last updated: 2008-12-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:07 | 750 meters | 02m 09s / 100meters
Age Group: 20/33
Overall: 308/666
Performance: Good
Suit: Nineteen Pipeline full
Course: Deep water start in to a marina.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:11
Performance: Good
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
00:51:25 | 16.1 miles | 18.79 mile/hr
Age Group: 16/33
Overall: 211/666
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong
Course: Some mild hills nothing much
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 92
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:31
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:30:21 | 03.1 miles | 09m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 27/33
Overall: 466/666
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat out and back along the lake.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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