Lake Padden Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Bellingham, Washington
United States
Bellingham Park and Rec
90F / 32C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 03m 9s
Overall Rank = 7/249
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 2/13
Pre-race routine:

We had a super busy day. My son's last t-ball game (I coach) was at 9:30. Luckily this race didn't start until 1:00. My nerves were going crazy and I was only able to eat 1/2 of a PB and J @ 11:30. We got to the race site plenty early. Once we got there and I got set up, my nerves calmed down and the excitement kicked in.
Event warmup:

I jogged for a bit to get the blood flowing. I got in the water for a few minutes right before the pre-race meeting to get used to the temperature. I downed a gel about 15 minutes before the start of the race.
Swim
  • 06m 51s
  • 400 yards
  • 01m 43s / 100 yards
Comments:

The swim was probably the part I was most nervous about. I wanted to see 1 wave go, and then got in the 2nd wave. I stayed at the front of my wave throughout the swim. I was really happy with my time. It was fast for me.
What would you do differently?:

I'm not sure wether my wetsuit helped or hindered. My next investment will be a tri-specific wetsuit.
Transition 1
  • 01m 17s
Comments:

I was very happy with T1 especially since it was my first time.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster out of transition.
Bike
  • 34m 12s
  • 10 miles
  • 17.54 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike course was nice. There were lots of supporters cheering along the way. The course was well marked with volunteers at all the intersections directing traffic. Thanks a ton!! I was happy with my bike split. I could have gone harder, but was unfamiliar with the course and wanted to save some for the hills. I was sure glad for the 11-26 cassette that I put on my bike this week.
What would you do differently?:

Go harder.
Transition 2
  • 00m 55s
Comments:

I am bummed about my T2 time. I got a bit confused coming back into transition and it took me 20 secs. or so to find my rack. Transition looks much different when there are no bikes on the racks.
What would you do differently?:

Pay more attention to my rack. Maybe mark my spot with a balloon or something.
Run
  • 19m 53s
  • 2.6 miles
  • 07m 39s  min/mile
Comments:

I wasn't sure what kind of pace I was running. I just went with what felt right. My legs were totally fine from the beginning of the run. I thought it was a good run.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster
Post race
Warm down:

I met up with my family and we cheered on other finishers for another hour. I drank a bunch of water and ate a sandwich. Also had some watermelon and a banana.

Event comments:

This race was awesome!! I highly recommend it to anyone.


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Last updated: 2008-06-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:51 | 400 yards | 01m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/13
Overall: 36/249
Performance: Good
Suit: crappy one
Course: Out and around a buoy, then back. Triangle shaped
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:16.8
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:34:12 | 10 miles | 17.54 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/13
Overall: 9/249
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: This was a hilly course.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:55.1
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Bad
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:19:53 | 02.6 miles | 07m 39s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/13
Overall: 9/249
Performance: Good
Course: Crushed rock around the lake. A few hills.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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