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Glen Allen, Virginia
United States
Richmond Multisports
77F / 25C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 16m 26s
Overall Rank = 178/372
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 13/16
Pre-race routine:

Got up 5am and had a plain cinnamon raisin bagel with some water. Met up with some new tri friends Dan, Judy, and Verga and his wife.
Event warmup:

Did a little dynamic stretching before the swim start. Not much warm up because I was so deep in the line for the snake swim so I didn't see how it would help.
Swim
  • 06m 49s
  • 300 meters
  • 02m 16s / 100 meters
Comments:

Good swim and caught me off guard with the salt water. Learned about toe tapping for passing and also how to pass without toe tapping which takes a little more out of you :)
What would you do differently?:

Not much really, it was my first tri and the snake swim was a good learning tool and I know if I get tapped to mover over. Learn something new everyday :).
Transition 1
  • 03m 2s
Comments:

When you exit the swim it is a little bit of a run to the transition area. I felt this went well and I had new shoes and new pedals only the day before. I wore socks because I hadn't gotten a chance to see how they worked. Overall it was good I had a little trouble clicking in but other than that it went well.
What would you do differently?:

More practice with new pedals and cleats will help for next time. Maybe no socks for another sprint?
Bike
  • 38m 58s
  • 12 miles
  • 18.48 mile/hr
Comments:

Nice flat course with some rolling hills. I went out a little fast and it bit me. Settle down about mile 3-4 and got into a good cadence and speed. Probably would have averaged closer to 20 if it wasn't for the first 3-4 miles.
What would you do differently?:

Not much except pacing myself a little better. I think not clipping in right away got me a little frustrated.
Transition 2
  • 01m 14s
Comments:

Had a little trouble clicking out of my left foot as I was trying to dismount. No falls luckily just didn't pop out as easy as I was hoping.
What would you do differently?:

Just need to adjust my pedals a little. I think in the future with some practice I will work on pedaling out of shoes.
Run
  • 26m 24s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 29s  min/mile
Comments:

Not a bad run. It was getting warm by then and the turnaround was at the top of one of the longer rolling hills. Heart rate got a little high here but was able to regain since it was right back down the hill. Was holding a good pace until then.
What would you do differently?:

Pace a little better. It was my first time to do all three together and go that long on the bike and then run. I felt pretty good so wouldn't change much.
Post race
Warm down:

light stretching and ate some of the great spread they had. Hung out with some of the local tri folks I met and cheered them and others on.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Swim issues and coming out to fast on the bike.

Event comments:

Great race and I will do again next year. My son wants to do the kids tri that is the day before so we will make a it a family weekend again! Great job by all there and was a great experience for my first tri! Was also good to see the three physically challenged atheletes out there. Truly motivational and awesome to see!




Last updated: 2012-03-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:49 | 300 meters | 02m 16s / 100meters
Age Group: 15/16
Overall: 219/372
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: It was a snake swim of 6 lanes.
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 83F / 28C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:02
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:38:58 | 12 miles | 18.48 mile/hr
Age Group: 15/16
Overall: 180/372
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Crazy Eight
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 87
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:14
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:26:24 | 03.11 miles | 08m 29s  min/mile
Age Group: 13/16
Overall: 178/372
Performance: Average
Course: L shaped with rollling hills
Keeping cool Average 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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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Congrats on your first tri!
2012-05-20 3:28 PM
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Thanks! I am definitely hooked!

2012-05-20 5:14 PM
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Awesome job on your first tri. Nice to meet up!
2012-05-20 6:47 PM
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Is was great to meet you and your family and to be at the finish of your first tri. Reminded me why we do what we do. Hope you have a great season and I'll see you next year at Powersprint.
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