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The Day at the Beach Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Hermosa Beach, California
United States
65F / 18C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 01m 14s
Overall Rank = 85/800
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 12/51
Pre-race routine:

Up at 4:55, quick shower and drive to race site. Set up transition (not a great spot). Walk Ins/Outs.
Event warmup:

Run 3/4 mil to get loose. 7-8 minute swim warmup prior to wave.
Swim
  • 09m 31s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 10s / 100 yards
Comments:

Went out pretty hard and was top 8 at 1st bouy. Faded to 13th by shore. Could tell form was breaking down.
What would you do differently?:

Back off a hair going out, leaving a little more for the 2nd half.
Transition 1
  • 01m 38s
Comments:

1st race with shoes already in pedals on bike. I did fine getting away from transition, but had some trouble getting into shoes once up immediate hill.
What would you do differently?:

Get different shoes.
Bike
  • 26m 53s
  • 10 miles
  • 22.32 mile/hr
Comments:

As stated, lost some time on 1st lap getting into shoes. Couldn't really go all-out, as there were a ton of newbies. This race is really for them.
What would you do differently?:

Work on getting into shoes and up to speed.
Transition 2
  • 01m 4s
Comments:

Good transition. Had to avoid a couple of people with their heads down, not looking.
What would you do differently?:

Run a little faster through transition.
Run
  • 22m 6s
  • 3 miles
  • 07m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt like my time might be a tad quicker. Oh well.
What would you do differently?:

Train, train, train.
Post race
Warm down:

Just walked around and a little stretching

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Poor swim

Event comments:

Good local race. Very newbie-friendly. Not the place to set a PR. Bike course is an obastacle course.




Last updated: 2007-06-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:31 | 440 yards | 02m 10s / 100yards
Age Group: 13/51
Overall: 165/800
Performance: Below average
Suit: Blue-Seventy Full
Course: "U"- 100 yds to 1st bouy, right, 200 yds to 2nd bouy, right, 100 yds to shore
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:38
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:26:53 | 10 miles | 22.32 mile/hr
Age Group: 14/51
Overall: 86/800
Performance: Average
HR 158-162
Wind: None
Course: Short uphill, then 3 loops,then back down hill.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 92
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:04
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:22:06 | 03 miles | 07m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 17/51
Overall: 141/800
Performance: Average
HR 158-160 1st two miles and 163-168 last mile.
Course: Out & back along Strand
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Ok
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] 3

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2007-10-14 4:26 PM

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Subject: The Day at the Beach Triathlon

2007-10-14 9:27 PM
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Subject: RE: The Day at the Beach Triathlon

Great job.   Agreed, it's not the place to set bike speed records, but still a fun race.

Just saw in your redondo report, you know Rick Crump?  He's my masters swim coach, and in fact just got back from a BBQ at his house.



Edited by ChrisM 2007-10-14 9:30 PM
2007-10-15 10:02 AM
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Subject: RE: The Day at the Beach Triathlon
ChrisM - 2007-10-14 7:27 PM

Great job.   Agreed, it's not the place to set bike speed records, but still a fun race.

Just saw in your redondo report, you know Rick Crump?  He's my masters swim coach, and in fact just got back from a BBQ at his house.

The bike course has become even more of a congested mess since they changed it from a 2 lap course that extended south into Redondo Beach to a 3 lap course all in Hermosa Beach last year. By the 3rd lap there are just too many people on it. They say it was changed for "safety" reasons, but I think it is less safe now.

Both of you know Rick Crump? Make that 3. I meet him a few years ago when my son was going to the middle school where he teaches. Sunday I was flattered that our local tri legend stopped by to give me some encouragement while I was setting up in the transition area. And to congratulate me on how well my son (now at Redondo Union High) did a couple days before in the Bay League Cross Country meet. (Look out Mira Costa, your time at the top is running short!)

2007-10-15 10:30 AM
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Subject: RE: The Day at the Beach Triathlon
Nice job on the bike in particular. You've really had a great season.
2007-10-15 2:22 PM
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Subject: RE: The Day at the Beach Triathlon

I feel left out...I don't know Rick Crump!

I agree the bike was congested, but it got better with each lap. See, us slow chicks practically had the loop to ourselves by the end! Ha!

Looks like you did a great job, despite the congestion. Way to go!

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