5 Mile Lake Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Federal Way, Washington
United States
BuDu Racing
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 49m 5s
Overall Rank = 165/213
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 28/34
Pre-race routine:

Had some oatmeal, raisins and oj 2 hours before race. Drank water as I drove to site.
Event warmup:

Few stretches, walked around.
Swim
  • 09m 22s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 08s / 100 yards
Comments:

I stayed to the outside of the group, being my 1st triathlon ever! I did not run into too many people. Swam faster than I thought I would! Yeah!
What would you do differently?:

More open water training.
Transition 1
  • 03m 19s
Comments:

I was too slow! Getting my wetsuit off was a task...had to sit down to do it!
Bike
  • 1h 02m 12s
  • 14 miles
  • 13.50 mile/hr
Comments:

Nice course. Low back started hurting midway, which probably slowed me down. Forgot my sunglasses.
What would you do differently?:

More outside bike training...not just spin class! Get faster at biking!
Transition 2
  • 01m 2s
Comments:

Pretty good, compared to T1!!
Run
  • 33m 7s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 39s  min/mile
Comments:

My legs really did feel like bricks for the 1st mile or so! Had to take some walking breaks. Overall pace was still pretty good!
What would you do differently?:

Run faster! Get more endurance!
Post race
Warm down:

Packed up stuff, walked around. Did not stretch.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not enough outside training.

Event comments:

1st TRIATHLON EVER! WHY DID I WAIT UNTIL 38 TO START THIS????




Last updated: 2009-01-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:22 | 440 yards | 02m 08s / 100yards
Age Group: 22/34
Overall: 122/213
Performance: Average
Suit: Full wet suit (rented!)
Course: Triangle shaped course, out to bouy, then back to beach.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:19
Performance:
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:02:12 | 14 miles | 13.50 mile/hr
Age Group: 31/34
Overall: 176/213
Performance:
Wind:
Course: Rolling hills, 2 laps
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:02
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:33:07 | 03.11 miles | 10m 39s  min/mile
Age Group: 26/34
Overall: 152/213
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4