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Tarpon Springs, Florida
United States
Alta Vista Sports
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 24m 16s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 10/14
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 5am had some fruit and a granola bar then headed to the race
Event warmup:

Jogged in parking lot and swam in Gulf for about 5 minutes.
Swim
  • 11m 51s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 41s / 100 yards
Comments:

Went out way too fast! Let my adrenaline get the better of me. Never really got back into a form until the last 50yds.
What would you do differently?:

Swim at a better pace from the beginning.
Transition 1
  • 02m 8s
Comments:

Thought I did OK for my first stab at it.
What would you do differently?:

Practiced more than I did before the race!
Bike
  • 34m 46s
  • 10.5 miles
  • 18.12 mile/hr
Comments:

Looked forward to seeing the bike after the horrible swim. Seeing that I did all my training on a mountain bike and then rented a street bike for the race I was quite pleased.
What would you do differently?:

Went out a little faster in the start.
Transition 2
  • 01m 4s
Comments:

Thought I did a great 2nd transition.
What would you do differently?:

Do not think I could have done much better.
Run
  • 34m 28s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 11m 05s  min/mile
Comments:

Took a while to get into the flow after the bike, my calves were real tight. Once I got going was OK but expected to run around 30 minutes.
What would you do differently?:

Would have tried to run through the tigtness in my legs and at a little faster pace.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Better preperation in the swim especailly.

Event comments:

Overall I was quite happy with my first race. I am HOOKED and can not wait to race again!




Last updated: 2005-09-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:51 | 440 yards | 02m 41s / 100yards
Age Group: 10/14
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit: Yes
Course: Open water in the Gulf of Mexico. Water was warm and shallow.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:08
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:34:46 | 10.5 miles | 18.12 mile/hr
Age Group: 12/14
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: The course was scenic through the town of Tarpon Springs. Some sharp turns and cobble stone streets made it a little different.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:04
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:34:28 | 03.11 miles | 11m 05s  min/mile
Age Group: 11/14
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: Pretty flat run through the park.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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2005-09-13 8:31 PM


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Subject: My First Tri

2005-09-14 9:46 AM
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Subject: RE: My First Tri
Great job and congratulations on completing your first triathlon. Your report sounds like my first tri. Learning pace, especially on the swim is hard. With all the excitement and adrenaline, it's hard not to spring out of the block. That was a great bike time especially for a rental. Once again congratulations.

Ernie
2005-09-14 1:15 PM
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Subject: RE: My First Tri
It is funny to read this because I did my first tri this weekend too. It was about the same distance.

My splits and transition asre within seconds of yours:-)

I had the smae comments as you except on the swim wher eI could have gonemuch harder.
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