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Old College Tri - TriathlonSprint


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Southlake , Texas
United States
Dallas Athletes
62F / 17C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 30m 53s
Overall Rank = 331/398
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 15/16
Pre-race routine:

Since we live so close to the race site, we got to sleep in a little later than normal. Out of bed at 5:15, showered, pick up the MIL, and we were at the race site at 6:15.
Had a decent rack to choose from, directly in the middle, and was able to get a good spot too. About 6 from the end on the way to bike out.
Event warmup:

go inside and wait for 30 minutes before its my turn to swim. Got to meet Scott (Smeador) before the start.
Swim
  • 07m 44s
  • 328 yards
  • 02m 22s / 100 yards
Comments:

Im not sure what went wrong here....My plan was to go hard for the 1st 100 or until I found the feet in front of me, and just cruise in. By the time I got to the 1st turn, my 5sec guy was long gone. I went hard the 1st 50, but I immediately backed off a little. I got passed by 2 before I even hit the 100 wall?????what the hell? So I grabbed super kicking mans feet, and held on for another 100 yards. Around 200 I got passed by 2 more I think? I never felt like I was going this slow...this was training paced swimming speed? I did find it funny that there were like 4 gu packets on the bottom of the pool
What would you do differently?:

Go harder I guess? I find it hard to believe that my tri suit slowed me down. I did not have a comfortable swim, it was harder than training pace.
Transition 1
  • 01m 51s
Comments:

5th fastest T1, after a really disappointing swim.
I was going to make a game time decision to wear socks or not, and based on it being a little cool, I wore them. Good transition except for those extra 10 seconds. No fumbles or mistakes. I passed 4 or 5 peoplethat were around me having a picnic in transition.
What would you do differently?:

ehh, only thing would be the socks
Bike
  • 43m 55s
  • 12.5 miles
  • 17.08 mile/hr
Comments:

I thought this would have been better too, but in hindsite, I planned to eat alot of paste today, but I think I only nibbled on it a little. I did pass people, which is unusual for me. I started off riding hard and according to my HRM, I was in mid zone 4. As soon as I hit the first rise, I changed into my small ring, but unfortunately my chain didn't. I would drop it one more time in the 2nd loop too. I think I lost alot of focus when my watch died before I made it around to start the 2nd loop. In my simple little mind, I would have looked at the 1st lap time, and made a decision to go alot harder or maintain based on what I had done. Without that, I had no measure, but if anything, I should have gone way too hard becasue of it.

What would you do differently?:

In hindsight, I could have gone alot harder. I took the hill/rises too easy, and in general was way too comfortable for the majority of the ride.
Transition 2
  • 01m 3s
Comments:

4th Fastest T2.
I felt pretty good off the bike, short steps into transition, and quick in and out.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really
Run
  • 36m 21s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 11m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

I knew when I started, I did not go hard enough on the bike.....My running was too good. I took the first minute or 2 just getting my feet under me, and then it was a little downhill, so it was a good change to get moving. Just as I started my first loop of the lake, I heard Marcy call me from the other side of the lake, finishing her first loop. It took her about 1/2 a lap to catch me, so I must have been going pretty well. I did take a few walk breaks....but I shouldn't have. My head told me I needed it, not my legs. I still averaged sub 12.
After I had finished my 2 laps of the lake and was turning up the hill for the last 3/4 mile I saw my arch rival from last year just coming into start the 1st lap of the lake. This was probably the best feeling, knowing that last year we were stuck together like glue....Not today....Not this year!
What would you do differently?:

The theme remains the same....Go harder
Post race
Warm down:

hang around in finishing chute talking with Karen, Johnny, Jen, Brandt, Gary, Marcy, Bonnie, and others. Met TeeCris, and Superbird (sorry, I can't remember your names) And had a Pancake. then we waited forever for the awards.....

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Weight, and the fact that I still do not yet know how much I should hurt in a sprint.

Event comments:

I PR'd by 17 minutes, and beat my arch rival by over 18 minutes! How can I complain. I could have pushed alot harder, and in fact I think that the next sprint I will not wear a watch at all, so I just have to go until it hurts.




Last updated: 2008-04-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:44 | 328 yards | 02m 22s / 100yards
Age Group: 16/16
Overall: 0/398
Performance: Below average
Suit:
Course: Southlake Natatorium. 6 lengths of 50M pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:51
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:43:55 | 12.5 miles | 17.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 13/16
Overall: 0/398
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: 2x perfect rectangle with only a few rises
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering:
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:03
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:36:21 | 03.1 miles | 11m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 15/16
Overall: 0/398
Performance: Average
Course: Out and back around a lake 2x.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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2008-04-27 4:57 PM

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2008-04-27 5:14 PM
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Proud of you.  Always listen to your head!
2008-04-27 5:42 PM
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2008-04-27 5:46 PM
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Great job beating your goals, and setting new records.....and it was nice to meet you at the race!!!
2008-04-27 5:50 PM
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Super job on the PR by 17 minutes. That's huge! I look forward to seeing continued improvement.
2008-04-27 8:02 PM
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17 minutes- WOW!  You are an inspiration to many!  You said in your report that you still "don't know how much you should hurt in a sprint" - this is a common thing that Todd and I talk about.   If you figure it out let me know!  We got pictures of you from the swim that we will pass on!  Nice meeting you too!  


2008-04-27 8:20 PM
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way to crush your arch- rival.. I heard he is now in therapy from todays beat down.. even though you knew you could have gone harder you still beat your time by 17+min !!!  that is a great sign of how far you have come... just think how fast you will be next year
2008-04-27 8:59 PM
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What Aaron said! A huge congrats to you on your PR!!!
2008-04-27 9:11 PM
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man.. that is awesome! You have come a long way... and you continue to get faster. Every time I come to your log, I see a new PR.. haha.. Great job!

Kenny
2008-04-27 9:49 PM
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AWESOME progress Steve! Sounds like you still had lots in the tank even with a 17 minute PR.
2008-04-27 10:10 PM
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Great race Steve. Sounds like you had alot of fun.


2008-04-27 10:30 PM
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Great job DB!  I read a race report a while back from a Sprint where the gauge on how hard to go was set at how close you get to puking.  Not sure it works for everyone but since then I've tried to get used to being really uncomfortable and ignoring HR and try to always keep pushing.  Either way it looks like you had a successful day.  Congrats!
2008-04-27 11:59 PM
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Sometimes the swim doesn't pan out, but your smokin transitions made up for it.  Always room to improve...you are a salty tri-veteran, brotha!

Great job!

Chris

2008-04-28 6:05 AM
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Great job.  Congratulations on the 17 minute PR. 

TJ

2008-04-28 8:19 AM
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Dang it, Aaron beat me to it.  Awesome race for you.  I feel the same way on Sprints.  I just never know how much to hurt to have a good race.  Keep up the good work.
2008-04-28 10:54 AM
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Fantastic race Steve! It was a pleasure to meet you. Hope to see you around.

 

Scott



2008-04-28 12:25 PM
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17 minutes!!! That's huge! Awesome job! And I loved that you took down the arch rival too.
2008-04-28 12:27 PM
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Great race, Steve.  Congrats on yet another PR.   I see many more in your future. 
2008-04-28 12:52 PM
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Sprint paste is like chocolate, man!  It tastes great!  Eat it up! 

Great race and congrats on the PR Steve. 

2008-04-28 6:45 PM
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awesome job Stee and congrats on teh HUGE PR!!!
2008-04-28 7:27 PM
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GREAT job Steve!  I had fun watching you guys, and the PR is AWESOME!


2008-05-01 6:46 AM
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17 minute PR in a Sprint is just awesome!!!  Percentagewise, that is HUUUUUUGE!!!  Way to go man!  And I see that no speed bumps bit you.  Good deal!   Congrats man!
2008-05-01 8:09 AM
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I don't even remember looking at the bottom of the pool, much less seeing Gu packets. You sound much more relaxed than I was. :p
2008-05-01 7:10 PM
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Way to go on smashing your time and your rival!
2008-05-01 7:47 PM
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I like the word nemesis and you crushed him..you need to find a new one for sure!

Such an impressive improvement and excellent race all around. 

It hurts to go hard and it is a difficult skill to learn..I'm working on it too.

Congrats on a super race 

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