Cayuga Lake Triathlon (Intermediate) - TriathlonOlympic


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Trumansburg, New York
United States
Ithaca Triathlon Club
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 3h 15m 39s
Overall Rank = 156/191
Age Group = Female 30-34
Age Group Rank = 8/12
Pre-race routine:

Woke up, UNpacked the kids so they could stay home with the grandparents, choked down my bagel with peanut butter on the way.
Event warmup:

None, unless running to the bathroom counts.
Swim
  • 32m 10s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 58s / 100 yards
Comments:

What the hell happened to me? I got kicked in the nose and bashed in the ear (actually saw stars for a sec) within the first 5 minutes, but I don't think that mattered in the long run. I ran into the rope ALOT, but at least I wasn't far off course. I did feel beat up by the waves, and my back hurt from trying to keep my body afloat without over exerting my legs. Wetsuits definitely gave an advantage today. Disappointing that I was almost 4 minutes over goal (28:30).
What would you do differently?:

I guess the only thing left for me to do is break down and join the wetsuit crowd?
Transition 1
  • 02m 40s
Comments:

10 seconds over goal but overall not bad as in the past. Had a half of a banana while getting socks/shoes on.
What would you do differently?:

?? Lots to do in T1...
Bike
  • 1h 30m 57s
  • 24.3 miles
  • 16.03 mile/hr
Comments:

Rained the whole way... which made me nervous on the steep downhills. Interesting though... Felt speed was ok (not good, not bad), was actually more than 6 minutes UNDER goal, and still last in my age group. Wonderful.
What would you do differently?:

Speed up, obviously.
Transition 2
  • 00m 58s
Comments:

One of my best, actually. First on my age group in T2!!! Hey... have to have SOMETHING positive.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 1h 08m 54s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 11m 06s  min/mile
Comments:

Still raining and now really muddy. I wish I could blame it on that. I just had nothing for the run. My first thought after T2 was actually "Oh, God. I'm never going to make it". Every step I took sent pains running though every part of my body. Back had spasms from whatever I did to it in the swim. Calves and hammys were completely cramped. Every joint screamed as my feet clammed down.
What would you do differently?:

I know I need to run more. I just hate it.
Post race
Warm down:

Inhaled bagels and ice cream.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Sucking.

Event comments:

I still think the Cayuga Lake race is the best race ever. I definitely be back. Just need to step it up a lot before attempting the Intermediate again.




Last updated: 2009-03-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:32:10 | 1640 yards | 01m 58s / 100yards
Age Group: 5/12
Overall: 81/191
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Straight out and back.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: High
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:40
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:30:57 | 24.3 miles | 16.03 mile/hr
Age Group: 12/12
Overall: 163/191
Performance: Average
Wind:
Course: Up 89 from the park, around sheldrake point and back down the hill.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:58
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:08:54 | 06.21 miles | 11m 06s  min/mile
Age Group: 12/12
Overall: 177/191
Performance: Bad
Course: Through park, up and down gorge trail, back through park. Times 2.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? No
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