Spring Island Lake Triathlon - Olympic Course - Triathlon


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Brighton, Michigan
United States
Element Events
75F / 24C
Sunny
Total Time = 3h 09m 38s
Overall Rank = 81/152
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 11/15
Swim
  • 46m 18s
  • 1500 meters
  • 03m 05s / 100 meters
Comments:

I had a horrible time in the swim. My wetsuit was too tight. I had not adequately practiced with this wetsuit. I panicked. I did most of the swim as a backstroke. I did some freestyle and I was always surprised by how well it would go. I need to get over this hump.
What would you do differently?:

breathe
Transition 1
  • 02m 5s
Comments:

I got stuck in the wetsuit. I could not get my hands out. I walked over to the race director who was at the swim exit. He freed my hands. I could not get the suit off my legs without getting on the ground. It was humiliating. I lost my goggles when I struggled with my hands
What would you do differently?:

I would have done more getting out while I was still in the water.
Bike
  • 1h 19m 37s
  • 24.8 miles
  • 18.69 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike went well. I could have pushed a little harder, but it was very humid. I did not want to blow out my legs and become useless for the run.
What would you do differently?:

I wish I had fixed my cadence magnet before the race. I am trying to ride with a higher cadence but I think I slacked a little.
Transition 2
  • 01m 28s
Comments:

I should have slipped out of my shoes before the dismount line.
Run
  • 1h 00m 13s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 09m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

It was very muggy. I think I should have pushed a little harder.
Post race
Warm down:

I jumped in the lake.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Poor swim and muggy day.

Event comments:

I think this is a good small race early in the season that helped me understand what I need to work on as I prepare for Ironman Louisville.


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Last updated: 2016-05-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:46:18 | 1500 meters | 03m 05s / 100meters
Age Group: 13/15
Overall: 98/152
Performance: Bad
Suit: TYR Hurricane 3 that was too small
Course: Out and back two loops
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Bad Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:05
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:19:37 | 24.8 miles | 18.69 mile/hr
Age Group: 8/15
Overall: 65/152
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: It was a beautiful rolling hill course in Island Lake State Recreation Area.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:28
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:00:13 | 06.2 miles | 09m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 9/15
Overall: 68/152
Performance: Below average
Course: 70% paved and 30% cross country style. Begins with a difficult hill.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? No
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