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T-Gator Triathlon Series - Race #3 - TriathlonSprint


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Lake Charles, Louisiana
United States
Lake Charles Triathletes
81F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 21m 5s
Overall Rank = 36/97
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 11/19
Pre-race routine:

Up at 5:00, snickers marathon to get some energy stores and water. Reset alarm. Up again at 5:50, more water and another snickers marathon. Dressed and packed equipment up. Take off to event.
Event warmup:

45 minutes before start, rode bike at high cadence, low speed to loosen legs and warmup. Rode for about 15 minutes, changed into running shoes and ran for about 15 minutes. Got into the water, but didn't need to acclimate as it was warm 86F.
Swim
  • 13m 2s
  • 574 yards
  • 02m 16s / 100 yards
Comments:

Much better swim this time. Spend first 200m or so relaxing and getting into a groove. Sighted well. Breathed on both sides. Finished strongest position yet for this leg.
What would you do differently?:

Still need to work on form and comfort.
Transition 1
  • 01m 9s
Comments:

No problems with T1
What would you do differently?:

Still need to learn to start with shoes clipped on
Bike
  • 43m 37s
  • 15 miles
  • 20.63 mile/hr
Comments:

Good bike. Felt like I applied force evenly and strongly through race. Had one mishap in leaving the road while in aero. Luckily stayed up and able to get back onto the road.
What would you do differently?:

Need to continue working on endurance and force for this leg
Transition 2
  • 00m 41s
Comments:

No big issues
What would you do differently?:

Work on getting off the bike faster
Run
  • 22m 35s
  • 2.5 miles
  • 09m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

Still had issues with calf cramping at early part of run. Probably need a bit more electrolyte on bike. The gatorade I had was a bit too diluted.
What would you do differently?:

Work on electrolyte balance and picking up the pace
Post race
Warm down:

Cool down

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Run speed

Event comments:

Good




Last updated: 2008-01-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:13:02 | 574 yards | 02m 16s / 100yards
Age Group: 12/19
Overall: 54/97
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri-suit
Course: Point to point
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 86F / 30C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:09
Performance: Good
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
00:43:37 | 15 miles | 20.63 mile/hr
Age Group: 11/19
Overall: 37/97
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:41
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:22:35 | 02.5 miles | 09m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 12/19
Overall: 52/97
Performance: Average
Course: Out and back
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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