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Big Fish Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint


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Ortonville, Michigan
United States
3 Disciplines
74F / 23C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 33m 15s
Overall Rank = 152/249
Age Group = 20-24
Age Group Rank = 5/8
Pre-race routine:

Got up about 5:00 to shower, throw the hair up in a braid, hydrate and eat some oatmeal, a banana and have coffee. I was ready to go and we were off to the race site by 6:00 and arrived about 6:30.
Event warmup:

I stretched out and did a bit of jogging to get my HR up before the swim.
Swim
  • 12m 25s
  • 500 meters
  • 02m 29s / 100 meters
Comments:

This was the scariest thing I have ever done. They had all females 20-39 in the water to start. The shot went off and I felt like I had 20ppl on top of me. I got hit in the face with elbos had ppl grabbing my legs... it truly was horrifying. I had to side stroke for about 100yds just to get my breathe and get out of the pack... went into panic mode the first 50yds. Got to about the 250yd mark (our turnaround) and was able to get some open water space and actually swim like I have been in the pool.
What would you do differently?:

I'm going to start way out to the side in the middle or end of the pack... no more getting up front where ppl jump on you at the start!
Transition 1
  • 03m 34s
Comments:

I had to pull on shorts and a top, then put on my socks and shoes (which I didn't bring my clip ins... so they were my tennis shoes which had to be laced up.
What would you do differently?:

Buy a Tri suit, no pulling on shorts and a top after swimming. Also, have my clip on pedals installed for the next race.
Bike
  • 43m 23s
  • 12.4 miles
  • 17.15 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike was the most comfortable part of the race, though the hills were killer to the pace.
What would you do differently?:

Have my clip on pedals installed. There wasn't ever a point were it was a big group of bikes that I was afraid of getting stuck in.
Transition 2
  • 00m 47s
Comments:

I didn't have to change my shoes here, but needed some water... so I hit my water bottle before jogging off.

We also had to stop our bike and dismount before getting into the T2 area... then run it in.
What would you do differently?:

Hydrate more before the transition area.
Run
  • 33m 8s
  • 3.2 miles
  • 10m 21s  min/mile
Comments:

My legs felt like bricks and my HR was really high the whole time. I might have pushed it to much on the hills during the bike portion. It was very hard from start to finish.
What would you do differently?:

Keep pushing my self, not walk, try to pick up the pace.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around eating watermelon and drinking water :)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I think I needed to carbo load more... there was nothing left in me for the run.

Event comments:

I need to do more bike/run bricks to prep for my next race!!!




Last updated: 2007-01-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:25 | 500 meters | 02m 29s / 100meters
Age Group: 4/8
Overall: 114/249
Performance: Below average
Suit: speedo racer back
Course: Straight out for 250yds around a bouy and then back a straight 250.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:34
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:43:23 | 12.4 miles | 17.15 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 105/249
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: VERY HILLY, a big hill a couple medium ones and then some rolling areas.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:47
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:33:08 | 03.2 miles | 10m 21s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/8
Overall: 205/249
Performance: Below average
HR at about 92% to 98% the whole time...
Course: road running for .25 miles in and out of the park... the remaining was on a dirt road
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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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2007-06-17 8:59 AM

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Subject: Big Fish Triathlon - Sprint Distance

2007-06-17 9:37 AM
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Subject: RE: Big Fish Triathlon - Sprint Distance

Nice job!!  I was in the same wave for the swim start... it was crazy, eh?  I started in the middle of the group and now that I've read yours, I guess I'm thankful!!

WTG!

2007-06-18 12:44 PM
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Congrats Jackie!!! -- TRIATHLETE!!!  Doesn't that sound cool?  Way to have a fun time despite the scary swim start.  You finished that swim STRONG!  And 17mph on a hilly course?  You must have been HAMMERING up those hills.

Sounds like you're hooked.  Another tri this summer...and...you'll rock that!  I need to hook up with my Battle Creek friends and do a Michigan tri next summer...

BTW...GREAT NEW AV!!!  You look like a natural! 

2007-06-18 1:40 PM
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Nice job!! I was there for oly.... so not nearly as many women to contend with! Are you doing motor city this weekend? If so, Ill see you there !
2007-06-18 1:55 PM
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Great job and congratulations on your first triathlon! A great a memorable accomplishment! When's your next??

 

2007-07-05 9:55 AM
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Subject: RE: Big Fish Triathlon - Sprint Distance

Awesome race Jackie! Sorry took so long to comment. Yes swim can be scary. Do like you said and next race start outside and back. As for the water in T2, drink a lot on the bike. When you get aero bars and an aero bottle this is much easier. Think of the bike as your rolling smorgasbord :-) Not as important on sprint races, but nice to be hydrated starting the run. If you use gels, also take your gel the last couple miles of the bike and drink some more. Then you are ready to start the run!

Great job hanging in there for the rough swim and hard run! You are now a triathlete! Congrats!!!

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