Danskin Women's Triathlon

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Race Reports! » Danskin Women's Triathlon Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply

Danskin Women's Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


View Member's Race Log
Pleasant Prarie, Wisconsin
United States
Danskin
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 43m 22s
Overall Rank = 1522/2980
Age Group = 20-24
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Gathered up gear. drove to race site while eating breakfast in the car. set up transition area. Looked for my bike that I could not seem to find in the transition area.
Event warmup:

10 minutes of swimming in the lake.
Swim
  • 17m 35s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m / 100 yards
Comments:

I survived my first open water swim but it was not as pretty as I would have liked. I spent a lot of time with my head above the water and had to use my rest stokes (side and breast) more than I would have liked.
What would you do differently?:

I need to pratice a lot more often in open water. The pool is great but the swim is a lot different when there is not a wall every 25 meters.
Transition 1
  • 06m 31s
Comments:

OK... I lost my bike in the transition area. I could not find it. It the end I was so frazzled I was looking in the wrong row...I actually never found it before the swim and just prayed that when I got to the transition area afterwords with less bikes I could find it...and did...but I felt like a moron.
What would you do differently?:

I now understand why one uses ballons and such to find their bike. Also I should have given myself more time to get set-up. I was running a little late and it did not give me enough time to get properly set before the race.
Bike
  • 43m 8s
  • 12.4 miles
  • 17.30 mile/hr
Comments:

I rocked on the bike. I was passing people like crazy! It felt really good.
What would you do differently?:

I think this is a section I can really improve on. I feel very comfortable on my bike and I think it could really help improve my time.
Transition 2
  • 02m 32s
Comments:

I thought this was a very good transition. No problems
What would you do differently?:

I would locate my transition stuff a little closer to my bike area.
Run
  • 33m 34s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 10m 50s  min/mile
Comments:

OK running is my least favorite part of this whole deal. In training I built up to 45 minute runs and it paid off. I ran the whole way feeling pretty good about it. I am getting closer to my 10 minute mile goal. I was very happy.
What would you do differently?:

Just continue to work at it. I am finally starting to feel like a runner. I would like to work up to 60 minute runs and start building in intervals. I also need to do more bricks. I did not do any before this race.
Post race
Warm down:

I walked around the crowd taking advantage of every free sort of drink I could get my hands on. I also sat down and stretched. I short walk when I get home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I did not train as hard as I should have for this race although I am still very happy with my finish. I improved over last race and survived my first open water swim.

Event comments:

I guess they had a lot more participants than expected. Considering that it was very well organized.




Last updated: 2004-06-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:35 | 880 yards | 01m / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/2980
Performance: Average
Suit: Nope
Course: The course was a straight shot across Lake Andrea. A man made lake
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 06:31
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:43:08 | 12.4 miles | 17.30 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 1195/2980
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: A loop with rolling hills
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:32
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:33:34 | 03.1 miles | 10m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 1725/2980
Performance: Good
Course: A flat course around the lake that we swam in with a cut-back.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
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? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

{postbutton}
2004-07-12 7:28 PM

User image

Veteran
140
10025
Milwaukee
Subject: Danskin Women's Triathlon

2004-07-12 7:59 PM
in reply to: #36985

User image

Veteran
267
1001002525
Southern Ohio
Subject: RE: Danskin Women's Triathlon
Great Race!! You did a wonderful job!
2004-07-12 10:31 PM
in reply to: #36985

User image

Champion
13323
5000500020001000100100100
Gold member
Subject: RE: Danskin Women's Triathlon
i envy your straight shot acrossed the lake course!  great job.
2004-07-12 11:35 PM
in reply to: #36985

Subject: RE: Danskin Women's Triathlon
Nice race -- all your times look quite good. And it sounds like you had fun!
2004-07-13 5:00 PM
in reply to: #36985

User image

Expert
770
5001001002525
acton, Ma
Subject: RE: Danskin Women's Triathlon

great job! great attitude

I'll be doing Danskin here in Massachusetts in 3 weeks

Joanne

2004-07-14 2:05 PM
in reply to: #36985

Regular
92
252525
Minneapolis
Subject: RE: Danskin Women's Triathlon
Congratulations! I read your comments on the run with interest—I'm a new runner and it's my wild fantasy to get down to 10 minute miles. Sounds like the bike leg went great! Good luck on the next one...

General Discussion-> Race Reports!
{postbutton}
General Discussion Race Reports! » Danskin Women's Triathlon Rss Feed