Indy Sprint Triathlon
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Indy Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint
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Comments: Couldnt see anything in the water. Although I tried to start at the back to avoid croud, I still found myself getting hit a lot. Other than that and worrying about where I was at and going from time to time, the swim was pretty good. What would you do differently?: Start at the side to avoid the mosh pit. Get tinted goggles. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: There was a bit of a leg from the beach to the transition area. I timed this from when I stood up out of the water. Not sure if that is the right spot, or if most folks time when they enter the transition area. The race officially only tracks time out of transition area and throws it into the swim time. As this was my first time out, I did a lot of making sure i wasn't forgetting my helmet or oakleys. Sorta fealt like I was just staring dumbly at my bike and equipment. Should I sit down to put on my shooes or not? Did, no shirt. Did socks. put on the bike shoes and walked the bike out. Some folks ran in their bike shoes, but I had visions of rocks screwing up my new clipless system, so I sort of just sauntered. What would you do differently?: Consider trying the shoes on the bike thing. But the thought of dirt on the bottom of my foot when I'm riding doesn't sound that great. ![]() Bike
Comments: Not enough juice on the hills. Had to drop from the big chainring a few times. Got passed a good bit. They made it clear to ride over on the right to avoid a blocking penalty. Which I did. So, if someone passes you and six inches in front of you moves into your line and then just matches your pace - are you drafting? Seems wrong, but I would slow down a bit when a couple folks did that to avoid any issues. What would you do differently?: Train more. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: Stopped at the get off line before the transition area and took off those silly shoes. Then jogged in my socks to the rack. What would you do differently?: hmmm. dunno. ![]() Run
Comments: First mile was tough tough tough. legs rubber from bike. 9:10 mile. Second mile better 9:00. Then I think I got help from that downhill to the finish to average a bit less than 9 minute miles. I sure wasn't worried about it being cold any more. What would you do differently?: nothing except try to run faster. ![]() Post race
Warm down: I forgot. My buddy was doing it with me and I finished a bit ahead so I ran to get the camera to catch him finish. Got a vanilla shake from Steak and Shake though. And starbucks was their with Frapps - nice! What limited your ability to perform faster: Swim technique. Not enough miles on the bike to prepare. Swim to Bike Transition. Last updated: 2004-06-29 12:00 AM
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United States
60F / 16C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 265/488
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 0/
Mostly I was worrying about how jumping in the lake when it was only 60 degrees out would feel. Walked 3/4 mile from the parking lot outside the park to the transition area.
Well, I sorta just started the swim out slow. Swimmers swim to warm up, i just figured I'd count the first 100 meters. Does that count? :)