Take Flight Triathlon 2008 - TriathlonSprint


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Huntersville, North Carolina
United States
Setup Events
79F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 11m 8s
Overall Rank = 180/354
Age Group = 55-60
Age Group Rank = 3/8
Pre-race routine:

4 Enduralytes, 4 Packs of Hammer Gel, 3 Race Caps, Heed Drink.
Event warmup:

Did a few laps in a pool. This really worked out, felt strong with each lap.
Swim
  • 04m 38s
  • 250 yards
  • 01m 51s / 100 yards
Comments:

The swim was a lot of fun and doing a few laps in the warmup pool was a BIG help to me.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing different.
Transition 1
  • 02m 3s
Comments:

Was able to clip in with no problems.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, T1 went very well.
Bike
  • 32m 31s
  • 10 miles
  • 18.45 mile/hr
Comments:

Wouldn't do anything different, kept a good pace throughout. HR averaged 142.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. This too was a lot of fun for me.
Transition 2
  • 30m 19s
Comments:

T2 went well too. I could have been a little faster with the running part.
What would you do differently?:

Pick up the pace just a tad with the running.
Run
  • 30m 19s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 45s  min/mile
Comments:

Yep, my heel wasn't my friend during this race and I could tell I have been laying off the running for the past month. Time now to heal my heel.
What would you do differently?:

Try to get my heel healthy for next year and stay that way.
Post race
Warm down:

Was able to get a massage and it felt GREAT! They had the group from Nomad there today and they really took their time with you.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

PF

Event comments:

Nomad did a great job with this year thanks again to the efforts of Try Sports. Outstanding job!




Last updated: 2009-01-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:04:38 | 250 yards | 01m 51s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/8
Overall: 8/354
Performance: Good
HR was around 150 as I finished the final lap. Was definitely giving it all I had.
Suit: Tri Top
Course: Indoor Pool
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:03
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:32:31 | 10 miles | 18.45 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/8
Overall: 8/354
Performance: Good
Great ride, bike, gears, tires, worked extremely well. Very pleased with the ride on this course. Kinda wish it was a full 17 miles though.
Wind: None
Course: Just like last year. One tough hill and a couple minor ones.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 30:19
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:30:19 | 03.11 miles | 09m 45s  min/mile
Age Group: 7/8
Overall: 8/354
Performance: Below average
Not happy with the run, but happy that I was able to run in order to complete this tri.
Course: Hilly
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %10%
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