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STARRS Wet 'n Wild Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Corpus Christi, Texas
United States
STARRSCC
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 20m 14s
Overall Rank = 42/114
Age Group = 25 - 29
Age Group Rank = 5/7
Pre-race routine:

Woke around 5am, got my stuff together, had a bowl of oatmeal
Event warmup:

100m swim
Swim
  • 07m 28s
  • 274 meters
  • 02m 43s / 100 meters
Comments:

Much harder than I anticipated. I still have a lot of work to do.
What would you do differently?:

I would start with the 7min guys rather than the 6min guys.
Transition 1
  • 01m 8s
Comments:

I took a lot of time trying to get my socks on then the shoes.
What would you do differently?:

Learn how to jump on the bike with the shoes already attached and slip my feet in.
Bike
  • 46m 32s
  • 14 miles
  • 18.05 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike was alright. I was slacking on the training coming into race day. probably could have done better.
What would you do differently?:

Stick to the training.
Transition 2
  • 00m 38s
Comments:

Good transition.
What would you do differently?:

Learn to take my feet out of shoes before coming in.
Run
  • 24m 28s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 10s  min/mile
Comments:

Had a good run. No problems.
What would you do differently?:

I need to work on speed skills.
Post race
Warm down:

I walked around a little and ate the snacks they had out (bagels, peanut butter, jam, oranges)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I wasn't ready for the swim as much as I thought I was. I also slacked on the bike training leading up to the race.

Event comments:

Good race for beginners like myself. I highly recommend it.




Last updated: 2010-01-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:28 | 274 meters | 02m 43s / 100meters
Age Group: 7/7
Overall: 0/114
Performance: Bad
Suit: No
Course: Pool
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Bad Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:08
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:46:32 | 14 miles | 18.05 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/7
Overall: 0/114
Performance: Average
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: 2 laps. It was winding just like it is everyday in Corpus. Can't do much about it.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 92
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:38
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:24:28 | 03 miles | 08m 10s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/7
Overall: 0/114
Performance: Good
Course: 3 laps.
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? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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