Triangle Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Raleigh, North Carolina
United States
Set-Up, Inc.
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 37m 1s
Overall Rank = 35 F/335 F
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 2/52
Pre-race routine:

Scott and I spent the night at Tom's who lives close. We got up around 5:30am...had coffee, bowl of cheerios and milk and headed down to the race site.
Event warmup:

Waited in line for the port-a-john!
Swim
  • 18m 14s
  • 750 yards
  • 02m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

The swim was a bit choppier than I had anticipated. I didn't feel very confident, the start felt crowded. I am not the strongest swimmer so I normally am near the back of the pack and get passed by the fast people in the next wave. However, they started the men 25-29 after us so I felt like I was being passed A LOT! Even nearing the end of the swim I was still getting bopped on the head by swimmers passing me!
What would you do differently?:

I just need more swim time in the pool and in open water.
Transition 1
  • 02m 16s
Comments:

Holy transition run...the transition area was HUGE but I had no idea the run from the water to the bike would be so long! Gave me time to regroup though before getting on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Be more aware of the swim to bike transition...
Bike
  • 54m 23s
  • 17.5 miles
  • 19.31 mile/hr
Comments:

Considering Scott and I had rode 60 miles the day before I was VERY happy with my bike performance. I felt a little tired in the beginning but once I had warmed up I felt strong.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe not ride 60 miles the day before a race! But...that's all a part of IM training right?
Transition 2
  • 01m 18s
Comments:

My bike to run transition time did not get posted...I'm just guessitimating my time based on what other did. I had a good transition. Had to tie up my shoes and grabbed a bit of my Powerbar.
What would you do differently?:

I need to get the shoe laces that don't require tying up!
Run
  • 20m 30s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 35s  min/mile
Comments:

Guessimate again on my run but I felt really strong...loved the trail run!
Post race
Event comments:

Great race...I'll definately do this one again!




Last updated: 2009-03-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:18:14 | 750 yards | 02m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 26/52
Overall: 164/335 F
Performance: Average
Suit: Compass Elite Tri Suit
Course: Rectangular course
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:16
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:54:23 | 17.5 miles | 19.31 mile/hr
Age Group: 7/52
Overall: 55/335 F
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Hilly, rolling...fun!
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:18
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:20:30 | 03.11 miles | 06m 35s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/52
Overall: 0/335 F
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Good 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