Danskin Women's Triathlon - Seattle - TriathlonSprint


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Seattle, Washington
United States
Danskin Women's Triathlon
55F / 13C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 29m 3s
Overall Rank = 267/3500
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 50/500
Pre-race routine:

Got up 2.5 hours prior to race (good advice from Tom) and had my normal breakfast of yogurt and granola and a cup of coffee. Head on down to the race alone, to set up my gear.
Event warmup:

Walked around for a little bit, then jumped in and did a warm up swim. Swam around first buoy and back. Water temp was warmer than air so it felt really nice.
Swim
  • 14m 6s
  • 604 yards
  • 02m 20s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

Train more. My goodness. I am a really strong swimmer, but I had gals passing me doing the back stroke. Also, on the final leg, I got into a nice rythmn and zoned out. Ended up going off coarse a little.
Transition 1
  • 02m 49s
Comments:

My first transition ever.
What would you do differently?:

Forgot my Powerbar. Get a roadbike.
Bike
  • 40m 47s
  • 12.4 miles
  • 18.24 mile/hr
Comments:

I killed the bike. That is a great time for me. I never averaged higher than 16mph on any of my training rides. Very pleased.
What would you do differently?:

Remember to bring something to nibble on. Get a roadbike.
Transition 2
  • 03m 3s
Comments:

I don't have the whole jumping off a moving bike down. I didn't even try. My son was crying right over at the edge of the transition area which was close to where I was getting ready for the run. I ran over and gave him a hug and a kiss before heading out on the run.
What would you do differently?:

Train more.
Run
  • 28m 16s
  • 3.2 miles
  • 08m 50s  min/mile
Comments:

I strained my achilles tendon and was instructed to not run. So, my run training was lame. I could tell my pace was slow.
What would you do differently?:

Train more. Not take a bite of Powerbar right before running out of the transition area. Spent the entire run trying to wash that nasty, pasty taste out of my mouth.
Post race
Warm down:

Hugging family.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Injury and illness.


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Last updated: 2007-03-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:06 | 604 yards | 02m 20s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/500
Overall: 565/3500
Performance: Below average
Suit: None
Course: Triangle. Short dig to first buoy, then long haul to far buoy. Finally to the boat ramp.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 67F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:49
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:40:47 | 12.4 miles | 18.24 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/500
Overall: 350/3500
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Out and back on the express lanes of I90. Small technical area at the ramp to the freeway.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 100
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:03
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:28:16 | 03.2 miles | 08m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/500
Overall: 562/3500
Performance: Average
Course: Flat 2.2 miles along Lake Washington. Then short 1/4 mile hill up to final stretch.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4