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Spring 2005 Rec-Plex Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

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St. Peters, MO
United States
75F / 24C
Sunny

Total Time = 2h 41m 40s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 25/25

Pre-race routine:

Got to the site at 5:30 am. I set up my transition area. Had a pop tart for breakfast and drank water.

Event warmup:

Stretched my legs. No "real" warm-up.

Swim

14m 59s
500 yards
02m / 100 yards

Comments:

The first two lanes were divided in half. I attempted to stay to the right to allow other competitors to pass, but kept hitting my right elbow on the wall. I was kicking too hard, and exerted too much energy. That made me fatigued for the rest of the swim. I had to breast stroke several times. Once I got into my rhythem, I was fine.

What would you do differently?:

Practice "serpentine" course in my own pool. Train much more on my swim.

Transition 1

Comments:

Not sure about the time for T1. It was included in my overall bike time. I think it was about 6 minutes. I had to remember to take my time. I was pretty tired after my swim, so I got my composure together and went on out.

What would you do differently?:

Nothing.

Bike

1h 26m 40s
21.5 miles
14.88 mile/hr

Comments:

The bike was great. For the most part, the terrain was flat. There were no water stations, though. I should've drank more on the ride.

What would you do differently?:

Push harder.

Transition 2

Comments:

Had a hard time getting the feeling back into my legs. Had to "power walk" my bike to the rack.

What would you do differently?:

BRICKS!

Run

1h 00m 1s
5 miles
12m min/mile

Comments:

Should've taken my Fuel Belt because there was only one water station (available twice through the run) on the course in addition to the one at the beginning.

What would you do differently?:

BRICKS!

Post race

Warm down:

Massage was given after race.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Since this was my first race, I was fearful of not finishing. Looking back, I could've pushed harder on the run.

Event comments:

I AM FINALLY A TRIATHLETE!

Last updated: 2005-02-15 12:00 AM

Swimming
00:14:59 \| 500 yards \| 02m / 100yards
Age Group:	24/25
Overall:	0/
Performance:	Below average
Suit:	Tri Shorts and Tri-Top
Course:	Pool.
Start type:	Inside Pool	Plus:	Waves
Water temp:	73F / 23C	Current:
200M Perf.	Below average	Remainder:	Below average
Breathing:	Average	Drafting:
Waves:		Navigation:	Average
Rounding:	Below average

T1
Time:	06:00
Performance:	Average
Cap removal:	Good	Helmet on/ Suit off:	Yes
Wetsuit stuck?	No	Run with bike:	Yes
Jump on bike:	Yes
Getting up to speed:	Average

Biking
01:26:40 \| 21.5 miles \| 14.88 mile/hr
Age Group:	22/25
Overall:	0/
Performance:	Average
Wind:	Little
Course:	From Rec-Plex to overpass over I-70 was a VERY steep climb. Took North service road through old-town St. Peters to Highway C. Eight or so miles down Highway C to Highway B. Two miles down Highway B was the turnaround. Highway B back to Highway C. Highway C to Silvers road out and around back to Highway C. Highway C through old-town St. Peters back to North service road. Hard climb on North service road. Over the I-70 overpass back to the Rec-Plex.
Road:	Smooth Dry	Cadence:
Turns:	Average	Cornering:	Average
Gear changes:	Good	Hills:	Average
Race pace:	Comfortable	Drinks:	Not enough

T2
Time:	03:00
Overall:	Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike		Average
Running with bike		Average
Racking bike		Good
Shoe and helmet removal		Good

Running
01:00:01 \| 05 miles \| 12m min/mile
Age Group:	25/25
Overall:	0/
Performance:	Average
Included Transition 2.
Course:	Through shady path. Hills were short but steep.
Keeping cool	Good	Drinking	Not enough

Post race
Weight change:	%
Overall:	Good
Mental exertion [1-5]	4
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?	No
Post race activities:	Average
Race evaluation [1-5]	4