Accenture Triathlon- Mtbk division

Forums

Forum guidelines BT super discount

Updated posts

My threads
No new posts

My favorite threads

General Discussion

Race Reports! » Accenture Triathlon- Mtbk division

Rss Feed

Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller

Accenture Triathlon- Mtbk division - TriathlonSprint

View Member's Race Log

Chicago, IL
United States
65F / 18C
Overcast

Total Time = 1h 44m 36s
Overall Rank = 45/132
Age Group = Open-30-35
Age Group Rank = 0/

Pre-race routine:

Got up, had a banana and a breakfast cookie, consumed about 16 Oz of 2x diluted gatorade. Traveled to the transition to drop off equipement with plenty of time to traverse the course and warm up.

Swim

27m 38s
7500 meters
22s / 100 meters

Comments:

Waited along time for everyone to go in front. Once started, the next wave began and I got over taken.

What would you do differently?:

Start more confidently and swim harder.

Transition 1

04m 43s

Comments:

Took along time to get to the transition area from the swim. Once there, it took a little too long to put on shoes and socks and dry bike/run shirt.

What would you do differently?:

Run harder from the end of the swim and make a quicker change at the bike.

Bike

45m 36s
22 kms
28.95 km/hr

Comments:

Good race. I think I could have given a little more.

What would you do differently?:

Definitely try a different bike. However, I am pretty happy with the bike protion. Perhaps attacking the hills a little more next time, so doing more hill work outs would be a good idea.

Transition 2

01m 48s

Comments:

Good transition, using old foot clip, maybe should try new ones, but T2 went really well.

What would you do differently?:

New shoe clips?

Run

24h 50m
5 kms
4h 58m min/km

Comments:

Started the run very slowly, or so it felt. Picked it up at the end, but the beginning was tough.

What would you do differently?:

Maybe running more post biking to get legs used to the transition. Preparing to run a bit longer so distance feels good. Using "gels" a little earlier on so that I can take advantage of the "kick" they provide earlier on.

Post race

Warm down:

Stretched and walked around the finish area.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Swimming. I felt pretty good about the rest of the race.

Event comments:

5 so far as I know. This was my first race. I do think that other races will have a lot to make up though, this was a good race.

Last updated: 2004-06-24 12:00 AM

Swimming
00:27:38 \| 7500 meters \| 22s / 100meters
Age Group:	0/
Overall:	0/132
Performance:	Below average
Suit:	Pro Motion
Course:	Monroe Harbor, straight along the Lake Shore Dr.
Start type:	Wade	Plus:
Water temp:	64F / 18C	Current:	Medium
200M Perf.	Bad	Remainder:	Below average
Breathing:	Average	Drafting:	Bad
Waves:		Navigation:	Average
Rounding:

T1
Time:	04:43
Performance:	Below average
Cap removal:	Good	Helmet on/ Suit off:	Yes
Wetsuit stuck?	No	Run with bike:	Yes
Jump on bike:	Yes
Getting up to speed:	Good

Biking
00:45:36 \| 22 kms \| 28.95 km/hr
Age Group:	0/
Overall:	12/132
Performance:	Good
Wind:	Strong
Course:	Southern wind direction made the beginning of the race quite diffult. It was a none factor on the return trip.
Road:	Smooth Dry	Cadence:
Turns:	Good	Cornering:	Good
Gear changes:	Good	Hills:	Good
Race pace:	Hard	Drinks:	Just right

T2
Time:	01:48
Overall:	Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike		Good
Running with bike		Good
Racking bike		Good
Shoe and helmet removal		Good

Running
24:50:00 \| 05 kms \| 4h 58m min/km
Age Group:	0/
Overall:	309/132
Performance:	Average
Course:	Flat, with grassy and cement spots. Altogether a good course.
Keeping cool	Good	Drinking	Just right

Post race
Weight change:	%
Overall:	Good
Mental exertion [1-5]	5
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:	Good
Race evaluation [1-5]	5