General Discussion Race Reports! » Chisago Lakes Sprint Triathlon Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply

Chisago Lakes Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
Chisago City, Minnesota
United States
Midwest Sports Events
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 33m 43s
Overall Rank = 253/314
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 14/18
Swim
  • 15m 52s
  • 440 yards
  • 03m 37s / 100 yards
Comments:

I've gotten some open water swims and my intention was to stay in the back. As I made friends with a few of the people in my wave, suddenly I found myself front and center. It was a catastrophy!

I never found my rhythm and had to back stroke the second half because I was so tired and the water was too warm to keep my face down.
What would you do differently?:

Wait in the back, let the others go so that I can find my pace.
Transition 1
  • 04m 4s
Comments:

I don't remember much of T1. I think it went smoothly as I just took my time (obviously) and got all my stuff on and jogged my bike out.

As I was trying to get my stuff someone next to me knocked a bunch of bikes over and I was able to catch mine as it was going down.
What would you do differently?:

Run more rather than gimp my way along.
Bike
  • 1h 29m 55s
  • 25 miles
  • 16.68 mile/hr
Comments:

I did stop to help someone with a flat tire. My back was tight for the first 8 miles but I really tried to stick to plan since the swim sucked so hard. I kept my cadence up and by the end my legs felt pretty good and I was passing a lot of people up in the last six miles.
What would you do differently?:

Push a bit harder.
Transition 2
  • 02m 30s
What would you do differently?:

No idea at this point.
Run
  • 41m 20s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 13m 17s  min/mile
Comments:

I ran 4 minutes and walked 1. This resulted in a PR for me (I know, it's still slow but I have crappy feet!)

I was messing around with the photographers as well because I'm a smart ass.
What would you do differently?:

I could have pushed harder. Next time I will work on lengthening my stride.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of a base. I have a lot more training to do.

Event comments:

Best and first traditional (outside of bike length) sprint.

I've realized that what I thought was my strongest discipline (swimming) is the one I will need the most work with. It is not the open water that is the problem, it is the mass of bodies around me.


Profile Album


Last updated: 2011-07-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:52 | 440 yards | 03m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 17/18
Overall: 18/314
Performance: Bad
Suit: 2XU - Trisuit
Course: I've had reports that the course was longer than 1/4 mile. Also the water felt incredibly warm. Clockwise out to end of bouys and back.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Bad Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:04
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:29:55 | 25 miles | 16.68 mile/hr
Age Group: 10/18
Overall: 18/314
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: They made last minute changes to the course. I got a little over 25 miles on my odometer. Lots of rolling hills.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 88
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:30
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:41:20 | 03.11 miles | 13m 17s  min/mile
Age Group: 17/18
Overall: 18/314
Performance: Average
Course: Flat course.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

{postbutton}
2011-07-26 4:04 PM

User image

Veteran
520
500
Chicago
Subject: Chisago Lakes Sprint Triathlon


2011-07-26 4:13 PM
in reply to: #3615835

User image

Champion
10018
50005000
, Minnesota
Bronze member
Subject: RE: Chisago Lakes Sprint Triathlon
Great job - I know you were nervous about this.    Super bike, especially, considering you helped someone -crazy!
2011-07-26 4:30 PM
in reply to: #3615835

User image

Extreme Veteran
717
500100100
Chicago
Subject: RE: Chisago Lakes Sprint Triathlon
Congratulations triathlete!  That's a long bike course for a sprint and you still had a great time even though you stopped to help someone.  Maybe I'll see you at the South Shore and/or Chicago Tri in the next few weeks.  Keep up the good work and training!
2011-07-26 5:39 PM
in reply to: #3615835

User image

Member
236
10010025
SWOH
Subject: RE: Chisago Lakes Sprint Triathlon
I remember you from the first tri jitters post and I'm so happy to see you finished! See, nothing to worry about. (I'll be sure to tell myself that this week as I freak out over my first triathlon...) Congratulations!
2011-07-27 8:39 AM
in reply to: #3615835

User image

Veteran
520
500
Chicago
Subject: RE: Chisago Lakes Sprint Triathlon

Holy cow!  I didn't realize these things posted here - cool! 

 

Thanks guys - I'm looking forward to the South Shore this weekend!

General Discussion-> Race Reports!
{postbutton}
General Discussion Race Reports! » Chisago Lakes Sprint Triathlon Rss Feed