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Chantilly, Virginia
United States
Westfields Sprint Triathlon
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 37m 13s
Overall Rank = 118/127
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Event warmup:

100 Pool
Swim
  • 06m 29s
  • 275 yards
  • 02m 22s / 100 yards
Comments:

I was behind a group of beginner swimmers. Had to pass them, but it was fine.
Transition 1
  • 03m 28s
Comments:

Didn't do a speedy transition. Still not ready for that.
Bike
  • 43m 42s
  • 12 miles
  • 16.48 mile/hr
Comments:

Course was a little more hilly then anticipated. Didn't use areobars. Still adjusting.
What would you do differently?:

Aerobars, and shifting work.
Transition 2
  • 01m 54s
Comments:

No speed transition. Still working up confidence and equipment.
Run
  • 41m 42s
  • 5 kms
  • 08m 20s  min/km
Comments:

Ran a conversational pace the entire time. Felt good. Did not increase pace at all.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Mental. Felt that I needed to just concentrate on endurance, not speed.

Event comments:

Race was good. Started late because of a mix-up with the numbers in transition. Other then that, no issues.




Last updated: 2014-04-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:29 | 275 yards | 02m 22s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 102/127
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Pool, Snake
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:28
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: No
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:43:42 | 12 miles | 16.48 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 102/127
Performance: Average
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: 2 Lap circuit
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:54
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:41:42 | 05 kms | 08m 20s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 120/127
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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