Warhawk Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Monroe, Louisiana
United States
49F / 9C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 14m
Overall Rank = 48/150
Age Group = 20-24
Age Group Rank = 6/13
Pre-race routine:

First triathlon. So lots of nerves. Had a bananah and a bagel for breakfast and started to drink fluids. Short race so really no set strategy.
Event warmup:

Swam 100yards. Stretched and swam anther 50.
Swim
  • 09m 54s
  • 437 yards
  • 02m 16s / 100 yards
Comments:

Basically freaked out! Swimming is clearly my weakness but I forgot about everything I had practiced and just swam out of control. Never got a rythm. good thing it was a short pool swim. The only thing I could think about was just get out and bike.
What would you do differently?:

Since I know from training that I should shatter a time like that. Next time I just need to remember to focus on my training. I can do much better. Don't freak out, it's all mental!
Transition 1
  • 02m 28s
Comments:

It was 49 degrees and rainy so the T1 was slow but had to put on layers of clothing for a very cold ride.
What would you do differently?:

Practice getting in and out of shoes quicker.
Bike
  • 36m 35s
  • 11 miles
  • 18.04 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt really good on a borrowed bike that didn't fit. I could have definetly pushed much harder. Looking back I wish i had.
What would you do differently?:

Push much harder. I was way to relaxed.
Transition 2
  • 01m 51s
Comments:

Very cold trying to gather myself for the run.
What would you do differently?:

Buy some yanks for my shoes. My hands were freezing and i couldn't tie my shoes.
Run
  • 22m 2s
  • 3 miles
  • 07m 20s  min/mile
Comments:

Very upset with my time. I should have been running 6:30 miles. But instead I just keep talking to this guy next to me and not pushing at all. I'm used to long adventure races, not sprints. I needed to stop taking it easy.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster. I went way too easy. Gotta go hard!
Post race
Warm down:

Walked and talked. Ate some great gumbo at finish.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

First triathlon. Not really knowing what to expect. Should have pushed much harder.

Event comments:

Great race to start with. I'm glad it was my first!




Last updated: 2009-03-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:54 | 437 yards | 02m 16s / 100yards
Age Group: 10/13
Overall: 0/150
Performance: Bad
Basically freaked out! Swimming is clearly my weakness but I forgot about everything I had practiced and just swam out of control. Never got a rythm. good thing it was a short pool swim. The only thing I could think about was just get out and bike.
Suit:
Course: pool swim
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:28
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:36:35 | 11 miles | 18.04 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/13
Overall: 0/150
Performance: Below average
Wind: Some
Course: Flat, residential college town
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:51
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:22:02 | 03 miles | 07m 20s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/13
Overall: 0/150
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat, should be fast.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 1
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5