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Metroplex Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Grand Prairie, Texas
United States
Ironhead Race Productions
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 52m 11s
Overall Rank = 11/315
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 3/27
Pre-race routine:

The usual. Got up about 2 hours early (only 20-25 min drive to the race site). Usual light breakfast, headed to the race.
Event warmup:

Jogged around for a few minutes, and stepped into the lake and splashed a bit, tried to get used to sighting, since I've never done it before.
Swim
  • 06m 34s
  • 408 meters
  • 01m 37s / 100 meters
Comments:

Very intersting for my first OWS race. Started in the 2nd wave, at the front. From the start, stayed side by side with 2 other people, but we broke away from the wave immediately. Sighting the first bouy was a nightmare, as we were staring straight into the sun. I basically just hoped the person next to me saw it well, because I was having trouble. Made it around the bouy (150m or so out) pretty easy, which is when I broke away. the next 200m or so was a straight shot, keeping bouys on your right. Had to weave through the BOP from the first wave, which was intersting. Also started to tire a little bit more than I wanted, felt like the stroke broke down. First out of the water, so I can't complain.
What would you do differently?:

Practice sighting a little bit more...
Transition 1
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

Put shoes on at T1, as opposed to leave them on bike. Sockless for first time, didn't pose a problem. Towel at T1 was helpful in getting gravel off my feet. Definitely slower than the FOPers, but not slow compared to the whole field.
What would you do differently?:

Need to work on more of a smooth mount on the bike. Other than that, getting everything on (helmet, sunglassees, race belt) was pretty smooth.
Bike
  • 29m 37s
  • 11 miles
  • 22.28 mile/hr
Comments:

Solid ride, at least for me. Didn't have my HR monitor on, so I don't know where I was at in that respect. I still don't like doing U-turns, but everything else I thought was solid. Was out by myself for the most part, as I had passed a lot of people in the water. Took a few sips from the bottle just to wet my mouth/throat. For me, a good average. But still my weakest link against the field. Can't wait for my new bike and race wheels...
Transition 2
  • 00m 43s
Comments:

Not too much trouble getting feet out of and on top of shoes. Still not the smoothest thing for me, but getting the hang of it. Being in a big gear is crucial to run with the bike with shoes on (learned that at Cleburne, one shoe got dragged and ripped off).
Run
  • 13m 48s
  • 2 miles
  • 06m 54s  min/mile
Comments:

Rough run. Calves cramping up immediately off the bike, took some slowing down and 1/2 mile to keep them in check. Had a hard time controlling my breathing and pushing through the pain. Not nearly as fast as I would have liked...wish I knew why I was cramping. May have been hydration and humidity?
What would you do differently?:

More bricks?
Post race
Warm down:

10 minute jog.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training schedule has been more sporadic than I would like. Should be better soon...

Event comments:

Good first OWS race.




Last updated: 2009-06-15 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:34 | 408 meters | 01m 37s / 100meters
Age Group: 1/27
Overall: 1/315
Performance: Good
Suit: Zoot Tri Shorts
Course: In water start. Basically an oval course, keeping buoys on your right.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:26
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:29:37 | 11 miles | 22.28 mile/hr
Age Group: 8/27
Overall: 42/315
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Pretty darn flat course, out and back across the dam. Road was fairly good, except for some long grass somebody decided they were going to leave on the road.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:43
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:13:48 | 02 miles | 06m 54s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/27
Overall: 26/315
Performance: Average
Course: Pretty flat, winding out and back. Parts in the shade.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2009-06-15 10:41 PM
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Subject: RE: Metroplex Sprint Triathlon
Nice job!

I was just nearing the finish when wave 2 caught me so I'm sure I saw you swim by... you kicked that swim's butt. Great race!

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Jennifer
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