Belle River Triathlont (try a tri) - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Belle River, Ontario
Canada
Fitness for Hospice
65F / 18C
Sunny
Total Time = 59m 4s
Overall Rank = 8/11
Age Group = 40-49
Age Group Rank = 2/2
Pre-race routine:

Oatmeal, edphera, banana (forgot to take my ibreprohen).
Event warmup:

Walk around, loosen up and stretch.
Swim
  • 06m 38s
  • 250 meters
  • 02m 39s / 100 meters
Comments:

I was able to swim most of even (even though people were walking right beside me).
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

It seems to take forever for the suit to some off. There was a VERY long run from the water to tansition, so I was really winded.
What would you do differently?:

Pick a course with a better swim. Do a better job at putting on my bike shoes.
Bike
  • 35m 18s
  • 15 kms
  • 25.50 km/hr
Comments:

There was some confussion coming back in and people getting onto the course in additon to cars. The OPP did not do a very good job at directing traffic at that corner.
What would you do differently?:

I was 5 min slower this year on this course. I felt a little tired at the end and was not able to get caught up to anybody.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

My legs were SOOO tired. I also did not rack my bike very well. Sorry Jeff if I took up more space!
What would you do differently?:

Practice running after a long bike ride, with bike shoes.
Run
  • 17m 9s
  • 5 kms
  • 03m 26s  min/km
Comments:

I was able to take off 2 min from my run last year. I am happy about that.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster!!!!
Post race
Warm down:

I just walked around. I felt very strong after the race. My knees felt GREAT!!!!! I would have liked to have had a better time. I won't be doing another try-a-tri, I think that the pace is just too face and you don't really get to enjoy the race.

Really glad to have my friend Jenna with me today at the race!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I just don't know how to push myself.

Event comments:

It did not make sence to have registration at the pavillion and body painting in transition. I almost forgot! They changed the swim course but stil posted that origional one. It would have been helpful is someone just marked it up to show the change!

It took a very long time for race results to be posted. There was to time display.




Last updated: 2009-03-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:38 | 250 meters | 02m 39s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/2
Overall: 11/11
Performance: Below average
Suit: yes
Course: Straight out, around and back. Water was very shallow.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:35:18 | 15 kms | 25.50 km/hr
Age Group: 0/2
Overall: 8/11
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Out and back with some pot holes and tiny hills. It was a little windy going out but alot windy coming back in.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:17:09 | 05 kms | 03m 26s  min/km
Age Group: 0/2
Overall: 10/11
Performance: Average
Course: Very nice and shady, no conflicts with traffic.
Keeping cool Average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4