T1 + T2 = ???? Sprint (Iggy previous poll)

docswim24 - 2009-08-19 10:11 PM

It depends on the course.

docswim24 - 2009-08-19 8:11 PM It depends on the course.

bruehoyt - 2009-08-19 9:51 PM
BUT the run from teh water to the trans are is almost always included in the swim time not T1 so that is not a factor.

bruehoyt - 2009-08-19 8:51 PM When I started I was lost and didn't plan ahead. I learned what to do and practiced. Now If it takes me more than 2:00 in a sprint tri I'm pretty disappointed. I am doing a HIM in sept - I plan to be through t1+t2 in less than 2 minsOh btw I don't use a wetsuit but i do wear separate biking and running shoes.As stated though each race has very different transition scenarios. BUT the run from teh water to the trans are is almost always included in the swim time not T1 so that is not a factor.

docswim24 - 2009-08-19 9:11 PM It depends on the course.

the bear - 2009-08-19 8:22 PM

X2. Big variable is the run distances, like from the swim exit to the rack, rack to mount line, yada yada. Wetsuit will also add time.

I just did one where the timing mats were at the entrance and exit to the transition area, minimized the running as much as possible. I had the fastest T1 in the race (<25 seconds) and the fourth fastest T1+T2 (1:04). Fellow BTer Cajuntriguy had the fastset combined time, like 58 seconds.

Last race I did lumped together T1+Bike+T2, and I had the second fastest time in the race.

If it's taking you 3:15 and there's no significant running or a wetsuit involved, you have a lot of work to do.

triritter - 2009-08-20 9:22 AM I'm not racing with Gary anymore, your not supposed to ride bike under the influence

docswim24 - 2009-08-19 9:11 PM It depends on the course.

the bear - 2009-08-20 9:57 AM

He's drinking beer in T2, which is after the bike. Most likely, though, he's hyped on on blue Monster while he's on the bike.

gsmacleod - 2009-08-19 8:19 PM

x2

One race I normally do has a long run from the beach to transition and then a long run to the mount line (and return at the exit); for that race I am happy if my total T times were under 3:00.

Another race I do has a very short run to transition from the swim and the mount line is right at the end of transition.  For that event, if I am not under 1:30 total I know I gave away time in transition.

Ultimately, it is always my goal to have one of the fastest transitions at the race and I often pass athletes in transition (and like bear, have beaten athletes who have swam, biked and ran faster than I did).

Shane