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Austin, Texas
United States
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 		Total Time = 1h 21m 13s
Overall Rank = 138/173
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Set up transition - try not to freak out
Swim
  • 10m 10s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 32s / 100 meters
Comments:

COLD with no wetsuit...got kicke din the face. Ended up doing a lot of breasdtstroke which slowed me down. But still a decent swim for me since it was my first OW attempt ever. All training has been in the pool
What would you do differently?:

Not panic when I got kicked...more freestyle
Transition 1
  • 06m 46s
Comments:

T1 was slow. Very muddy, and my plan had been to take it easy and learn from this first tri.
What would you do differently?:

SPEED UP!! (my 3 sport times averaged out to a 112th place finish, but my transitions were so slow, it knocked me to 138th)
Bike
  • 24m
  • 6.2 miles
  • 15.50 mile/hr
Comments:

I was having so much fun, I forgot that this was not a tour, but a race, and I needed to speed it up! So halfway through, my pace increased a lot, or else my average would have been worse!
What would you do differently?:

Considering how much fun I was having...nothing! But to be more competetive, I need to ride fast the whole time. I had it in me, but was just "cruising" for the first half of the bike.
Transition 2
  • 05m 27s
Comments:

Again, a slow transition by design. Needed to maintain my sanity, hydration and overall readiness for the 5k.
What would you do differently?:

Speed it up!
Run
  • 34m 48s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 11m 14s  min/mile
Comments:

I don't care what my rank was. This was a GREAT run for me overall, as I set a PB by approx 5 minutes. And I ran the whole way!! Yippee I am happy.
What would you do differently?:

Not a thing
Post race
Warm down:

Not much...I was higher than a kite from the experience.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Being a beginner, slow transitions, and still not in top shape.

Event comments:

I have nothing to compare this to since it was my first tri, but I can't imagine having a better experience the first time out. I can't wait for the next one!




Last updated: 2005-05-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:10 | 400 meters | 02m 32s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 124/173
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 06:46
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:24:00 | 06.2 miles | 15.50 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 76/173
Performance: Average
Wind:
Course: Fun course through downtown Austin
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 05:27
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:34:48 | 03.1 miles | 11m 14s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 138/173
Performance: Good
Course: Flat, fun run
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
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

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2005-05-30 10:29 PM

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Elite
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Subject: Capital of Texas Triathlon

2005-05-31 10:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Capital of Texas Triathlon
I know the panic feeling in the water. Every time I start a swim it seems like I start to have a panic attack. The only thing I can figure out is that the adrenaline combined with a mass of other people kicking and hitting you causes me to start out too fast. My next one I am just going to hang back and let everyone else kick and hit each other. 138 out of 173 is great for your first tri and it looks like you have already identified some areas you can improve. Keep it up!
2005-05-31 12:02 PM
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Elite
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Venture Industries,
Subject: RE: Capital of Texas Triathlon
Very nice job. Great first race, something to be very proud of. You are now a triathlete, how cool is that!

Again, great job!
2005-06-04 11:01 PM
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Expert
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San mateo California
Subject: RE: Capital of Texas Triathlon
From the capital of Texas to the Tejas triathlon....  great start....  
I will see you in Sugarland next Sunday....  It is going to be fun.....

cheers
2005-06-05 8:15 AM
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Subject: RE: Capital of Texas Triathlon
Nice job on your first Tri - sounds like you had a great time, and learned a few things in the process. Congrats on the 5k improvement also - something about being in a race environment that makes you want to go faster!!!!Dennis
2005-06-05 10:45 AM
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You did great for your first time.  The first time is really a learning experience which is what you had, and also sounds like you had a blast doing it.  Good job!

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