Smithfield Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Smithfield, Virginia
United States
Set up Events
66F / 19C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 10h 00m
Overall Rank = 234/433
Age Group = clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 7/14
Pre-race routine:

relaxed, ate some yogurt and cereal... a banana later on
Event warmup:

stretch the shoulders and legs, massage the IT band..
Swim
  • 06m 14s
  • 328 yards
  • 01m 54s / 100 yards
Comments:

... it was a battle royal.. i started catching people at the 150m mark.. it when down hill after that.. swimmers didn't stay straight.. weaving. pace and rhythm were off after catching people
What would you do differently?:

i have know clue
Transition 1
  • 01m 34s
Comments:

mounting the bike was ok.. could always do better.
What would you do differently?:

i couldn't train... i was sick.. prior to running this race..
Bike
  • 31m 32s
  • 10 miles
  • 19.03 mile/hr
Comments:

didn't get myself together until mile 5.. i opened up pretty good once, i got breathing under control, and leg power..
What would you do differently?:

train more.
Transition 2
  • 01m 33s
Comments:

i wasted some time.. here.. i racked bike and ran to outside of rack.. valuable seconds lost
What would you do differently?:

rack a little differently next time
Run
  • 32m 53s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

cramps, cramps, cramps... ohh my calves.. had to stop to massage out the cramps.. i guess i didn't hydrate well
What would you do differently?:

hydrate more
Post race
Warm down:

walked around... finished off all my water and gatorade bottles... was offered a bud light.. i couldn't refuse.. felt better.. ate some chow.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

sick with flu, the week before.. no training... i was about 75% better. not really strong for race

Event comments:

i think the water station was a little to far away.. it was at the turnaround.




Last updated: 2009-03-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:14 | 328 yards | 01m 54s / 100yards
Age Group: 9/14
Overall: 0/433
Performance: Average
Suit: tri short and tri top
Course: pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:34
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:31:32 | 10 miles | 19.03 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/14
Overall: 0/433
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course: course was cool.. nasty hip-pin turn to climb, then into rolling hills.. that mixed with wind, makes for a tough ride
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 110
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:33
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:32:53 | 03.11 miles | 10m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/14
Overall: 0/433
Performance: Below average
Course: minor hills
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 1
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