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East Leake Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Leake, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
4 Life Events
10C / 50F
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 02m 3s
Overall Rank = 20/164
Age Group = 20-29
Age Group Rank = 8/33
Swim
  • 09m 34s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 23s / 100 meters
Comments:

I'd predicted 8mins 30 for the swim so I'm really happy with this performance. I guess that's the difference a tri suit (compared to baggy swim shorts) and not swimming at 6:15 in the morning makes.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

T1 time included in swim.

I couldn't be bothered with the whole getting into your bike shoes whilst on the bike thing - does it really save that much time...? For my first ever transition I thought it went pretty well.
Bike
  • 33m 9s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 22.50 mile/hr
Comments:

I never really felt comfortable on the bike. My legs felt really tired, which shouldn't have really been a surprise as I haven't tapered at all for this race. I felt like I was completely loosing power up the hills and felt quite sick for the first half of the ride too.

I also started getting a stitch near the end of the bike segment and this would say with me throughout the run.

I also posted the 5th fastest bike split of the entire field which I am really happy with. I just need to get my running and swimming up to the same level.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

T2 time included in bike split.

I didn't take my feet out of my shoes before dismounting the bike. I'd completely forgotten about this and nearly slipped over as I tried to dismount with my shoes still on.
What would you do differently?:

Definitely take feet out of shoes before dismounting.
Run
  • 19m 47s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

I had a really bad stitch and had to stop at the first turnaround for a few seconds. I had to take the first two laps slowly and then I was able to go a little faster on the final lap but I finished knowing I could have gone so much harder :(
What would you do differently?:

Not get a stitch - maybe I ate/drank too much before the start of the race.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Tired legs and a stitch during the run. Anyway, I am now officially a triathlete and out to beat the 1 hour mark :)

Event comments:

Quick registration and event ran ahead of schedule. Nice friendly atmosphere.




Last updated: 2009-03-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:34 | 400 meters | 02m 23s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/33
Overall: 0/164
Performance: Good
Includes T1
Suit:
Course: 25m pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:33:09 | 12.43 miles | 22.50 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/33
Overall: 0/164
Performance: Below average
Includes T2 time.
Wind: Little
Course: Undulating out and back
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:19:47 | 03.11 miles | 06m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/33
Overall: 0/164
Performance: Below average
Course: 3 laps with a short hill.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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?
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2009-03-31 3:17 AM

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Subject: East Leake Triathlon


2009-03-31 5:04 AM
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Subject: RE: East Leake Triathlon

Way to go triathlete!!! FANTASTIC about the bike split!!!

Good Luck with hitting the 1 hour mark.... woo hoo!

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