Breezy Point Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Norfolk, Virginia
United States
73F / 23C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 24m 27s
Overall Rank = 127/649
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 2/33
Pre-race routine:

sugar free Red Bull, 1/4 ww bagel with peanut butter, banana
Event warmup:

I did the swim warmup. I acidentally got body glide on my goggles (dont ask) and couldnt see at all during the warmup- yes, I am a dumb ass!
Swim
  • 18m 46s
  • 1000 meters
  • 01m 53s / 100 meters
Comments:

WOW- I wanted to take 5 minutes off my time from last year and I did it! I am VERY happy with my swim today!
What would you do differently?:

not a thing
Transition 1
  • 01m 34s
Comments:

I had the fastest T1 in my a/g but it wasn't a very good transition time for me.

I couldn't get my freaking wetsuit off.

I also forgot to put baby powder in my bike shoes and un-velcro them. It was very difficult to get my shoes on while riding. I will blame this for my poor bike split (not my lack of fitness).
What would you do differently?:

put damn baby powder in my bike shoes and un-velcro them.
Bike
  • 37m 59s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 19.63 mile/hr
Comments:

Not happy with my bike performance today! I've been riding quite a bit lately and expected to do better but I felt like crap on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

ride faster:)
Transition 2
  • 01m 3s
Comments:

I was 3rd in my a/g for T2. I was tired and just didn't give a shit at that point- great attitude huh?
What would you do differently?:

Try to give a shit:)
Run
  • 25m 3s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 03s  min/mile
Comments:

My shin really hurt the first mile or so, after that everything hurt and my biggest obstacle was my breathing- not being able to run much in the last month has taken it tole. It might be time to go to the doctor.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing- I'm injured so training is not an option!
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Had stomach issues starting last night which continued on race morning. Being lazy and not getting my ass out of bed in the am to train.

Event comments:

This is a really good race, really good post race party (food sucks but I hate BBQ), lots of beer. I really wanted to at least come in top 3 A/G, if not win my A/G, and take 5 minutes off my swim time. I didnt win, but considering my shin splints, I am happy. I guess my only disapointment is in my bike split- I should have hammered it. Oh well, next year!




Last updated: 2009-02-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:46 | 1000 meters | 01m 53s / 100meters
Age Group: 5/33
Overall: 158/649
Performance: Good
Suit: full Xterra
Course: counter clockwise in Ches Bay.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:34
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Bad Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Bad
Biking
00:37:59 | 12.43 miles | 19.63 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/33
Overall: 131/649
Performance: Below average
Wind: Strong
Course: BUMPY!!!
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:03
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:03 | 03.11 miles | 08m 03s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/33
Overall: 186/649
Performance: Bad
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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