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Memphis in May Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint

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Memphis, Tennessee
United States
Start 2 Finish

Total Time = 1h 03m 40s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 3/29

Pre-race routine:

I ate some yummy breakfast casserole that my mom made (stayed at my parents for this race). Drank some coffee and then mostly water until I got to the site.

Event warmup:

Jogged about a mile and a half, rode my bike for 15 minutes, and swam to the halfway point and back.

Swim

08m 26s
440 yards
01m 55s / 100 yards

Comments:

My swim has finally gotten to the point to where I can keep up with the faster guys in my age group. I possibly could have pushed a bit harder, but this was definitely the best swim I've ever had in a tri.

What would you do differently?:

Not much. Over time I'll just keep improving.

Transition 1

00m 46s

Comments:

Had the second fastest T1 in my AG. Can't complain there!

What would you do differently?:

Nothing.

Bike

33m
13 miles
23.64 mile/hr

Comments:

I had 13 miles on my bike computer, and that's what everyone around me seemed to have as well. My bike has definitely been getting stronger, which is encouraging as I find it to be my strongest point.

What would you do differently?:

This is something that will just keep improving with time.

Transition 2

01m 3s

Comments:

Could have been a bit faster, but still solid.

What would you do differently?:

I'm guessing these guys are high tailing it out of here. Guess I need to move it when seconds count!

Run

20m 25s
3 miles
06m 49s min/mile

Comments:

Pretty solid for the speed that I was going on the bike. Getting better at the bike to run transition.

What would you do differently?:

I need to get more training in running off the bike. People say that there isn't a fitness attributed to it, but I'm becoming more of a believe in brick workouts.

Post race

Warm down:

Jogged for a little bit and stretched. I needed to recover ASAP, as I had the Olympic the next day!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

In a race this short, all you can do is push as hard as you can. I feel like I gave it what I had.

Last updated: 2012-05-22 12:00 AM

Swimming
00:08:26 \| 440 yards \| 01m 55s / 100yards
Age Group:	5/29
Overall:	0/
Performance:	Good
Suit:
Course:	Kind of a long curve that seemed to be a bit longer than 440 yards, which is fine with me.
Start type:		Plus:	Time Trial
Water temp:	81F / 27C	Current:	Low
200M Perf.	Good	Remainder:	Good
Breathing:	Good	Drafting:	Average
Waves:	Good	Navigation:	Good
Rounding:	Good

T1
Time:	00:46
Performance:	Good
Cap removal:	Good	Helmet on/ Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck?		Run with bike:	Yes
Jump on bike:	Yes
Getting up to speed:	Good

Biking
00:33:00 \| 13 miles \| 23.64 mile/hr
Age Group:	3/29
Overall:	0/
Performance:	Good
Wind:	Little
Course:	Pretty flat circuit type course
Road:	Smooth Dry	Cadence:	105
Turns:	Good	Cornering:	Good
Gear changes:	Good	Hills:
Race pace:	Hard	Drinks:	Just right

T2
Time:	01:03
Overall:	Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes		Good
Jumping off bike		Good
Running with bike		Good
Racking bike		Good
Shoe and helmet removal		Average

Running
00:20:25 \| 03 miles \| 06m 49s min/mile
Age Group:	6/29
Overall:	0/
Performance:	Good
Course:	Pretty flat circuit with some a couple of gravel spots.
Keeping cool	Good	Drinking	Just right

Post race
Weight change:	%
Overall:	Good
Mental exertion [1-5]	5
Physical exertion [1-5]	5
Good race?	Yes

Evaluation
Course challenge	Too easy
Organized?	Yes
Events on-time?	Yes
Lots of volunteers?	Yes
Plenty of drinks?	Yes
Post race activities:	Good
Race evaluation [1-5]	5