Memphis in May Sprint Triathlon

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Memphis in May Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Memphis, Tennessee
United States
Start 2 Finish
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 20m 35s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Breakfast: oatmeal, toast, gatorade fuel, honey stinger waffle.
Event warmup:

short swim
Swim
  • 11m 31s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 37s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

Start slower, find consistent breathing rhythm, sight more.
Transition 1
  • 01m 21s
Comments:

first race that I used tri-specific shoes and went sockless. Pushed off with one foot, swung leg over bike. Not true flying mount but much faster than climbing over bike and clipping in.
What would you do differently?:

Use rubber bands. Otherwise, good. Get in shoes quicker.
Bike
  • 42m 42s
  • 12.8 miles
  • 17.99 mile/hr
Comments:

Want try bike.
What would you do differently?:

Get tri bike.
Transition 2
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

Fell during flying dismount
What would you do differently?:

practice dismount.
Run
  • 23m 51s
  • 3 miles
  • 07m 57s  min/mile
Comments:

Could have pushed harder in last 1.5 miles.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Didn't stay calm/focused on swim then over-exerted trying to catch up.




Last updated: 2012-03-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:31 | 440 yards | 02m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Felt more like 700 yds. should have started slower and sighted more. Very serpentine. Noticed the difference without a wetsuit. HR was in upper 150s - felt like I was working way too hard.
Suit: none
Course:
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:21
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:42:42 | 12.8 miles | 17.99 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
HR in low 150s.
Wind: Some
Course: Mostly flat. Some low false flats.
Road: Smooth  Cadence: ?
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:11
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:23:51 | 03 miles | 07m 57s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance:
0.5 miles to get legs back. HR in low 160s.
Course:
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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

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