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Heart of the Valley - TriathlonSprint


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Corvalis, Oregon
United States
AA Sports
60F / 16C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 24m 8s
Overall Rank = 89/174
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 7/13
Pre-race routine:

Woke up early, took a shower, ate breakfast (banana w/ peanut butter and oatmeal), loaded the car, and drove an hour and a half to the race.
Event warmup:

Not really much of a warm up, more like a "calm me down". I was not looking forward to the swim. I stretched on the pool deck and just stayed warm.
Swim
  • 22m 29s
  • 820 yards
  • 02m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

I need to get this sh!* figured out, nuf said!!
What would you do differently?:

Do some warm up laps before the race starts.
Transition 1
  • 01m 14s
Comments:

All went as planned, actually thought I was faster than this.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 37m 37s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.14 mile/hr
Comments:

Flew past everyone like they were out for a sunday ride!! Course had steeper hills than I expected. Good thing I've been doing hill work!
What would you do differently?:

Ride a triathlon bike!
Transition 2
  • 00m 57s
Comments:

I'll get better at this as I progress in the sport.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 21m 51s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

Feel like I could have run faster. Ps. This was my fasted recorded 5k!!
What would you do differently?:

Run faster
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, ate some strawberry shortcake, and drank some water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My pathetic swimming technique!!

Event comments:

To be fair this was my first triathlon so I have nothing to compare it to.




Last updated: 2008-05-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:22:29 | 820 yards | 02m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 13/13
Overall: 165/174
Performance: Below average
Suit: ZXU tri suit
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:14
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:37:37 | 12 miles | 19.14 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/13
Overall: 13/174
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: HILLY...the course description said rolling hills...yeah maybe in the Alps!!
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 82
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:57
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:21:51 | 03.11 miles | 07m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/13
Overall: 48/174
Performance: Good
Course: Flat through neighborhoods.
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %0
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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2008-05-26 8:24 PM

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Subject: Heart of the Valley

2008-05-27 6:36 PM
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Subject: RE: Heart of the Valley
Got that first one out of the way, good for you! Ask Dave how his first one went....I'm thinking that everyone's first tri is a little crazy, I'm sure mine will be! Good job!
2008-05-28 10:10 AM
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Subject: RE: Heart of the Valley
Great job on your first TRI!!! The bike course is a tough one compaired to most and you are right about the rolling hills part being a bit misleading. I have had the chance to ride the course a couple of times while I have been in the area, but unfortunately on race day I had to do over half of it on foot after I blew a tire(made for a long day...I am the last person listed in the 30-34M age group results).

That had to be the flattest run course I have ever been on...Fast, you put up a great time especially considering how the legs want to feel after riding those hills.

Once again, great first triathlon and good luck to you in future races.
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