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Ilkley, England
United Kingdom
Leeds & Bradford Triathlon Assosiation
20C / 68F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 38m 6s
Overall Rank = 163/169
Age Group = F20
Age Group Rank = 9/9
Swim
  • 10m 45s
  • 500 meters
  • 02m 09s / 100 meters
Comments:

I was pretty pleased with my swim, I only learnt front crawl 5 months ago and my personal best was 15mins which went down to 12 mins 4 weeks ago.
What would you do differently?:

I stopped a couple of times out of habit rather than because i needed to, i need to train to get out of that habit.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Was quite hard using my usual running trainers and putting socks on, would like to invest in clip ion shoes for the future.
Bike
  • 55m 38s
  • 9 miles
  • 9.71 mile/hr
Comments:

I used a mountain bike and didn't know how to se my gears correctly. On the flat, people were racing past me and it wasn't until a few days after the race i realised that i had another set of gears on the left handle. Also the hill was pretty hard and i didn't get up a good pace, the down hill also needed practice as i was a little nervous about going so fast.
What would you do differently?:

Practice more and know my bike a lot better.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Not much to do here as my shoes were already on, racking was easy.
Run
  • 31m 43s
  • 3 miles
  • 10m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

I found it very hard to start running and didn't get a pace until about 1 mile into the run. I also had drunk to much of my carb drink previously and ended up with cramp for 2/3rds of the circuit. The uphill was very slow but the down hill i managed to get up a good pace and catch up a little.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not knowing my bike, not being well enough prepared for the run and getting cramp.

Event comments:

Really enjoyed this as my first Triathlon and am now training to do more.


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Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:45 | 500 meters | 02m 09s / 100meters
Age Group: 7/9
Overall: 68/169
Performance: Average
Suit: Speedo swim suit
Course: 50m pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:55:38 | 09 miles | 9.71 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/9
Overall: 167/169
Performance: Bad
Wind: Some
Course: 1 mile flat, 1 mile up hill (not too steep but tiring and slow) and 1 mile down hill (pretty steep and fast)
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Bad Hills: Bad
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:31:43 | 03 miles | 10m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/9
Overall: 150/169
Performance: Below average
Course: same as bike
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2005-09-10 9:25 AM


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Subject: Ilkley Triathlon

2005-09-10 7:36 PM
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Subject: RE: Ilkley Triathlon
Congratulations on completing your first tri!!!!! That is very very cool! And what a way to start by dropping your swim time several minutes. Very good!

Diane
2005-09-27 12:18 PM
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Thanx Diane, I had loads of fun doing it and am now well into training for next years season. Hoping to drop my run and bike significantly next time and to do it all on a new bike
Really hope santa brings me a Trek for xmas lol
2005-09-27 1:40 PM
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Congratulations Serena!  How's it feel to be a triathlete?  Great picture too.

I have a couple suggestions for your next triathlon. 

-Typically for Sprint distance races you don't need to consume calories while racing (ex. sport drink).  This will help you avoid getting an upset stomach.  Make sure you eat and hydrate properly before the race and you shouldn't need anything but water to get you to the finish line.

-Its typical for it to take a mile for your legs to make the adjustment from Bike to Run.  Practice more Bricks (bike to run transitions).

-Get the bike gears mastered and you will FLY!  Ride, ride, ride.  And when you do practice shifting.  Keep a cadence between 85 and 95 RPM and adjust your gears accordingly.

-Fear of going downhill fast?  Keep your weight back over the rear-wheel and keep your fingers over the rear brake lever.  Keep your fingers away from the front brake!

Great job and keep us posted on your progress.

-Michael

2005-09-30 5:05 AM
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Subject: RE: Ilkley Triathlon
I've been cycling in Yorkshire, I bet that hill was far tougher than you make it sound!Congratulations on completing your first triathlon. I hope it's the first of many.
2005-09-30 9:54 AM
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lol, as far as Yorkshire hills go it wasn't one of the worst, but it wasn't one of the easiest either.

Michael, thanx for the great advice Just a question though, how do i find out what cadence I'm actually doing? my bicycle computer only shows my mph...


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