Delavan Lake Triathlon - Sprint Distance

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Delavan Lake Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint


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Delevan, Wisconsin
United States
Lake Geneva Extreme Sports
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 26m 6s
Overall Rank = 17/85
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 5/11
Pre-race routine:

Well, I got there an hour early, but my front tire was flat. I had no spare (will have 2 next time). A great guy helped me out. I had 10 minutes, which I used to stretch and test out the bike. Spent the rest of the time figuring out how the course was laid out, etc.
Event warmup:

Stretched and did a light jog and a bike check.
Swim
  • 17m 14s
  • 805 meters
  • 02m 08s / 100 meters
Comments:

Pretty Crazy layout. Not sure I can fully comment b/c of it being my first tri, however there has to be a better way to avoid confusion.
What would you do differently?:

Find a better spot to start from (I was right in the middle). Need to practice more in open water b/c I kept going crooked.
Transition 1
  • 04m 26s
Comments:

My time here wasn't as bad as it looks. Since this was my first Tri, me and my other first timer decided to wait for each other. At least 2 minutes of this time was waiting for him. Ironically, I would have placed in my age group if I didn't wait....live and learn.
What would you do differently?:

Definitely need a new set up in Transition area. I had my sunglasses in a bag and only one towel. Next time I will make sure and take off goggles,cap and top during run to T1, not wait for anyone, and have two towels.
Bike
  • 36m 47s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.57 mile/hr
Comments:

Was extremely happy with my ride. I may have went a little too hard, b/c my transition to run took awhile. The pace was great, passed a good number of people and felt solid the whole ride.
What would you do differently?:

I need to do a better job of shifting gears, and properly placing food/drink.
Transition 2
  • 01m 7s
Comments:

This result was fantastic for a first time tri guy, with not much biking experience.
What would you do differently?:

Shift down earlier on hills. Pace a little bit better to make the run easier
Run
  • 26m 34s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

The run started very slowly for me as my left foot was numb from biking and my quads were sore, too. After the first mile, however, I started getting into a good pace.
What would you do differently?:

More Bricks. Continue speed work.
Post race
Warm down:

I warmed down very easily. Makes me think I could have went harder on the run.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Transition times were slow. Changing from bike to run needs work.

Event comments:

This was my first race ever, but the race seemed to be run fairly OK. I think they needed more volunteers for sure.


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Last updated: 2006-05-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:17:14 | 805 meters | 02m 08s / 100meters
Age Group: 6/11
Overall: 20/85
Performance: Good
Suit: Tri shorts, Armour top
Course: Was extremely muddy and weedy. Not as cold as expected. Did not like the layout of the buoys, ended up running into manyh other people
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Good Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:26
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:36:47 | 12 miles | 19.57 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/11
Overall: 12/85
Performance:
Great speed for me
Wind: Little
Course: The sprint course was laid out very well, unlike the olympic. It was slightly hilly, but no huge hills.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 95
Turns: Good Cornering:
Gear changes: Below average Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:07
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:26:34 | 03.11 miles | 08m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/11
Overall: 24/85
Performance: Average
Started out really slow
Course: Not optimal. You had to do three laps. The course was hilly and you had to run on the sides of the hills for a good portion.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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2006-06-04 9:51 AM

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2006-06-04 9:58 AM
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Congrats on completing your first Tri....your times are pretty dog-gone good too for your first time. Great Job!
2006-06-04 10:24 AM
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Great race for your first tri...congrats!!
2006-06-04 4:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Delavan Lake Triathlon - Sprint Distance
Great race, especially for a first time triathlete!!!  Brick workouts are really helpful for the transition to the run. 
2006-06-16 9:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Delavan Lake Triathlon - Sprint Distance
Delavan Lake was my first Tri as well. Something was certainly messed up with the organization of the race. If you check the online race results you'll see that they split the Olympic finishers into 2 categories: official and non-official. Over 80 people didn't complete the Olympic bike course correctly, while only 50 people did. I'd blame the racers for not knowing the course if it had only been a few people. But when that many people can't navigate the bike course then something is wrong.

I don't know what was up with that lake but the water was really stinky. And to top off my race I had the medics remove 2 slivers of metal that were imbedded in my heel. Must have happened before the swim start but I didn't feel it until I got my shoes and socks off after the race. Hopefully the Big Foot Tri at Lake Geneva next weekend will be better organized... and better smelling!
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