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Cooper Summer Sprint Triathlon at Craig Ranch - TriathlonSprint

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McKinney, Texas
United States
Playtri
Sunny

Total Time = 1h 00m 30s
Overall Rank = 15/500
Age Group = M 25-29
Age Group Rank = 2/24

Pre-race routine:

Woke up around an hour before transition opened (4:30am). Ate a peanut butter and banana sandwhich...I had the truck all packed and ready to go from the night before so I waited around until about 5:25 and headed out to the race site. Got to the race in about 20 minutes (5:45am) and set up.

Event warmup:

I went for a small 1 mile or so run at a moderate pace to get the blood flowing...then I headed to the pool and put in 200 meters...ready to go!

Swim

06m 6s
350 meters
01m 44s / 100 meters

Comments:

I felt great...nice breathing pattern, felt aggressive for the first 150m or so, I probably passed 5 people in the first 100 meters. I was seeded 111 but ranked 46th overall...hmmm, sounds like a lot of people had some wishfull thinking going on.

What would you do differently?:

Not much...might have pushed a little harder in the last 100 meters...but I felt good out of the water and that was a good time for me.

Transition 1

01m 2s

Comments:

I had about 5 seconds lost because I couldn't get the helmet on and strapped as fast as usual...probably just rushing things on race day. Once I did the flying mount it took me a little longer than usual to get into the shoes b/c I was almost t-boned by some girl who didn't look to comfortable doing the flying mount...kind of through me off a bit.

What would you do differently?:

Not much...maybe take a couple deep breaths as I put the helmet on. Also, I might peadle out from the mount line a little further before I get into the shoes.

Bike

30m 12s
12 miles
23.84 mile/hr

Comments:

I felt fast and good the whoe time...I knew I was having a great ride...the interval training is paying off in a pretty big way. Flying dismount went well as also...probably one of my best rides in a race.

What would you do differently?:

I did get too rapped up in my ride and forgot to take a gel...ike to take one about 10 minutes from the finish so I have a nice kick ready for the run.

Transition 2

00m 55s

Comments:

Almost went to the wrong rack...maybe lost a couple of seconds.

What would you do differently?:

Be more aware of my racking position.

Run

22m 13s
3.11 miles
07m 08s min/mile

Comments:

The run hurt a lot! I had a nice wuick pace early on...then I had a side stitch...forgetting to take enurolytes before the race and/or forgetting about my gel pack on the bike may have been contributors. It was probably the worst stitch I've ever had and affected my running for drmatically. However, I get an A for effort...I ran through it the whole way (walking once for about 5 seconds). Bottom line is that this hurt bad...but from a mental standpoint...that may be a good thing.

What would you do differently?:

Plan better nutrition prior to the run.

Post race

Warm down:

Walking around and cheering on my friends.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nutrition...need to stay focused on that...even on shorter distances.

Event comments:

Took forever for the awards ceremony to start...but at least I had a reason to stick around. Great race...will do this event every year (if I can).

Last updated: 2009-07-26 12:00 AM

Swimming
00:06:06 \| 350 meters \| 01m 44s / 100meters
Age Group:	4/24
Overall:	46/500
Performance:	Good
Suit:	New segiou Texas Triple Threat team kit
Course:	Olympic size outdoor pool...wide lanes, nicest pool I've ever swam in!
Start type:	Inside Pool	Plus:
Water temp:	0F / 0C	Current:
200M Perf.	Good	Remainder:	Good
Breathing:	Good	Drafting:	Average
Waves:		Navigation:
Rounding:

T1
Time:	01:02
Performance:	Good
Cap removal:	Good	Helmet on/ Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck?		Run with bike:	Yes
Jump on bike:	Yes
Getting up to speed:	Average

Biking
00:30:12 \| 12 miles \| 23.84 mile/hr
Age Group:	1/24
Overall:	4/500
Performance:	Good
I didn't wear the heart rate monitor...I usually don't when the distance is shorter than olympic.
Wind:	Some
Course:	It was a 2-loop course and half of it was very technical...my training with my team time trial helped me get through them with little slowing.
Road:	Smooth Dry	Cadence:
Turns:	Good	Cornering:	Good
Gear changes:	Good	Hills:	Good
Race pace:	Hard	Drinks:	Just right

T2
Time:	00:55
Overall:	Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes		Good
Jumping off bike		Good
Running with bike		Good
Racking bike		Good
Shoe and helmet removal		Good

Running
00:22:13 \| 03.11 miles \| 07m 08s min/mile
Age Group:	7/24
Overall:	49/500
Performance:	Good
Didn't wear a hear rate monitor.
Course:	Residential...winding.
Keeping cool	Average	Drinking	Just right

Post race
Weight change:	%
Overall:	Good
Mental exertion [1-5]	5
Physical exertion [1-5]	5
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:	Good
Race evaluation [1-5]	4