Get Fit Kentucky - TriathlonSprint


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Morganfield, Kentucky
United States
Get Fit Kentucky
72F / 22C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 26m 24s
Overall Rank = 12/91
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 1/8
Pre-race routine:

Arrived at 6 am. I got my race packet and set up transition. I had a nice choice of transition spots.
Event warmup:

Swam about half of the course 30 minutes prior to start.
Swim
  • 07m 45s
  • 547 yards
  • 01m 25s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was my best swim performance to date.
What would you do differently?:

bilateral breathing
Transition 1
  • 00m 54s
Comments:

cap and goggles stuck in wetsuit momentarily
What would you do differently?:

leave cap and goggles on until wetsuit sleeves are off
Bike
  • 51m 3s
  • 17.1 miles
  • 20.10 mile/hr
Comments:

tough but rewarding ride
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 2
  • 00m 44s
Comments:

fair transition
What would you do differently?:

practice transitions more often
Run
  • 25m 57s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

I can improve my run times. I need more training volume at longer distances combined with some shorter hard paced runs.
What would you do differently?:

adjust my training runs
Post race
Warm down:

walking

What limited your ability to perform faster:

outdoor run training

Event comments:

In only my second sprint triathlon I placed well above my expectations and am pleased with my training for the event. I enjoyed this event and plan to attend it again. Thanks to all those responsible to putting on the race!


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Last updated: 2009-02-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:45 | 547 yards | 01m 25s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 21/91
Performance: Good
Suit: wetsuit
Course: rectangular course with 2 buoys
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:54
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:51:03 | 17.1 miles | 20.10 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/8
Overall: 11/91
Performance: Good
17 miles -- not 16 miles
Wind: Some
Course: rolling hills with one really short steep climb at mile 12 (Pray Hill)
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 92
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:44
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:25:57 | 03.1 miles | 08m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 34/91
Performance: Average
Course: The course was a paved road, paved path, gravel and grass out and back that followed the contours of the lake. It was rolling hills and you could see the other competitors and various points on the course.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
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] 4