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Tri-Benbrook Sprint - TriathlonSprint


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Benbrook, Texas
United States
Ironhead Race Productions
75F / 24C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 27m 8s
Overall Rank = 136/246
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 7/11
Pre-race routine:

Yoblondie picked me up at about 5:45. I hadn't slept that great the night before and it seems like we have so many things going on at the house right now with getting a new patio and all the workmen at our house that I was really NOT very focused on the race. I think I also was feeling like it was a bit of a last minute decision to do this race and only 2 weeks after my oly, so I didn't really stress over it or think too much about it. I was also very focused on the fact that I had talked my dad into doing the race and he is 76 and had never done a triathlon before. I was worrying about him and didn't think about my own performance.
Event warmup:

I tried to run around a bit, but ran out of time since they had a pre race meeting and I was busy chatting with my dad and Angela.
Swim
  • 06m 2s
  • 300 yards
  • 02m 01s / 100 yards
Comments:

I got nervous for about 30 seconds as this super buff dude was behind me for the swim and I was thinking that maybe I had overestimated my swim time and would be holding people up in the pool. Turns out the super buff dude never came close to me, didn't seem like swimming was his sport. This pool swim was only my second ever pool swim out of 5 tris and was definitely much better than my first. I felt great in the water. I got into a rhythm immediately after jumping in the pool and felt strong the whole way. Maybe if I hadn't have stopped briefly to shout out to my dad who was on the sidelines, I could have even broken into the one minute per 100 yard category! Overall the swim felt great and I wasn't passed at all. I did pass one guy who definitely overestimated his swim time as he was being passed by many folks.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 02m 18s
Comments:

I still have lots of work to do to speed up my transition times.
What would you do differently?:

get into bike shoes quicker
Bike
  • 47m 29s
  • 13.8 miles
  • 17.44 mile/hr
Comments:

I enjoyed the bike. This is my strongest event. I would like to work on averaging in the 18's on this course. I was surprised that I averaged almost 19 on the oly 2 weeks ago and only 17.4 on this ride, I guess hills really do make a big difference.
What would you do differently?:

train more on hills so I don't lose as much speed. I would also remember to reset my bike computer so that I could track my average speed and distance, as I mentioned earlier, I wasn't too focused for this race.
Transition 2
  • 01m 41s
Comments:

This transtion was faster, but not by much.
Run
  • 29m 35s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

This is usually my worst event and I was REALLY pleased to break 30 min.
What would you do differently?:

I want to get faster, but was very pleased with my pace considering my training runs.
Post race
Warm down:

Hung out with Doug and the kids and went to cheer on Yoblondie and my dad. My trainer was also racing and so I visited with her for a bit as well

Event comments:

The race was very well organized, even if Jack can be a bit anal about a few things.




Last updated: 2007-04-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:02 | 300 yards | 02m 01s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/11
Overall: 0/246
Performance: Good
Suit: tri suit
Course: Pool swim
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:18
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:47:29 | 13.8 miles | 17.44 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/11
Overall: 124/246
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: The course has a few rolling hills and one steep climb. I had sort of forgotten about the climb and how that would slow my time down.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:41
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:29:35 | 03.11 miles | 09m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/11
Overall: 158/246
Performance: Good
Course: A few hills, but not bad. I had done the course before so I knew the drill about running one loop twice.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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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2007-05-06 10:02 PM

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2007-05-06 11:39 PM
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Great race Jill!  You did great!  Ha, and yeah hills make a HUGE difference....you have those in TX?   

Congrats to your dad!

2007-05-07 10:42 AM
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Congrats on a great race.
2007-05-07 1:46 PM
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I didn't realize you rode 17s.  Awesome.
2007-05-07 1:53 PM
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Good race, and good job encouraging your dad to participate.  That's awesome.
2007-05-07 2:53 PM
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Nice job Jill. You are getting pretty damn speedy. How did your Dad do?



2007-05-07 3:51 PM
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willow - 2007-05-07 2:53 PM

Nice job Jill. You are getting pretty damn speedy. How did your Dad do?

My dad finished in 1:59 min! I think he was very happy he did the event and finished feeling fine. I think he was pooped out, but not totally spent. I was so happy for hime. Plus he got hardware on his first ever tri! He won his age division, well I guess it is easier in the 75-80 age group since he was the only one enterered!

2007-05-07 9:17 PM
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texmom - 2007-05-07 3:51 PM

willow - 2007-05-07 2:53 PM

Nice job Jill. You are getting pretty damn speedy. How did your Dad do?

My dad finished in 1:59 min! I think he was very happy he did the event and finished feeling fine. I think he was pooped out, but not totally spent. I was so happy for hime. Plus he got hardware on his first ever tri! He won his age division, well I guess it is easier in the 75-80 age group since he was the only one enterered!



I was about to ask about your Dad's race report! Happy to hear he did so well. That's awesome!

You had a great race too. The run was solid and great bike! Keep up the great work Jill... it will all pay off come October!
2007-05-08 9:33 AM
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Great race. You must really be hooked to sign up for this one immediately following the Oly.

I was with my parents and my mom is constantly looking at the ages of the participants. She came to me and mentioned there was a 76 yr old guy in the race. That made the light bulb go on in my head remembering the post you made. Sorry, I missed you at the race.
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