Belleplain Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Woodbine, New Jersey
United States
DQ
65F / 18C
Precipitation
Total Time = 1h 12m 27s
Overall Rank = 27/151
Age Group = M 15-19
Age Group Rank = 1/3
Pre-race routine:

Woke up right before my alarm at 430 and watched some Sportscenter. I showered and got some food before leaving for the race. Legs felt rested from a really easy week of training so I guess you could say I "tapered" for this race.
Event warmup:

Quick jog and half a GU.
Swim
  • 07m 35s
  • 440 yards
  • 01m 43s / 100 yards
Comments:

I thought I gave a very solid effort today. I had no issues with nerves and I had no major kicks in the head or anything like that, which is why I am surprised my time was pretty poor. Course may have been a little long. Neverthless I positioned myself well and preserved enough energy for the rest of the race. Very uneventful. Was 7:22 out of the water and ran to the mat.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 01m 55s
Comments:

T1 was a long run from the water to the transition area through some gravel. I was 57th in T1 so I lost some time in this area.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 42m 24s
  • 15.2 miles
  • 21.51 mile/hr
Comments:

Once we got out on the road it started to rain pretty consistenly with occasional thunder. I didn't notice the rain too much on the ride other than some foggy glasses.

This was a fantastic ride for me. It took me about two miles to find a pace that was fast but still comfortable and I stuck with that gear the whole race. This course was paper flat like nothing I ride in training so it was nice to ride in the same gear the whole race. I didn't pass many riders and held my posiion in the overall standings. I passed the kid in my age group who came out of the water first so I knew I had to hold the lead on the run.

I slowed a little on the final mile or so as we weaved back into the park, but overall this was easily the best ride of my short racing career. I felt like I belonged up in the front.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 2
  • 00m 42s
Comments:

Much better transition for me. Fiddled with hat for 1-2 seconds but other than that I felt good about this. I think the practice earlier in the week was very beneficial - 26th best time.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 19m 53s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

I'm a runner at heart so I really wanted to finish this race with an exclamation and a good time. I really pushed it out of transition and through the first mile. I ended up running right behind the leading two women who were battling for position. I stayed confident on this run and made sure to hold form throughout. It was raining during the run too so I kept cool. Didn't drink much and didn't have to battle with my nutrition like usual. It was a methodica race for the most part and I just kept the machine going. I don't want to say I wasn't hurting, but this felt easy. I knew I was having a great run and was physced when I saw I ran sub 20! In fact this time ties my stand along 5k PR!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Got some warm clothes on and hid from the rain.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Rainy conditions.

Event comments:

I came into this race more trained than I have ever been and I had bests in bike and run times so I have no complaints. This was my first age group win in a triathlon so that was a really cool expirience. I like sprint triathlons a lot because you have to push yourself but also know your limits. I think I have room to improve in the swim and transitions, but this was a good race.




Last updated: 2009-05-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:35 | 440 yards | 01m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/3
Overall: 37/151
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Water was calm in a rectangular shaped course.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 65F / 18C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:55
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:42:24 | 15.2 miles | 21.51 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/3
Overall: 39/151
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: One loop course around state forest.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:42
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:19:53 | 03.11 miles | 06m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/3
Overall: 16/151
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back through state forest. Very flat.
Keeping cool Good Drinking
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? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4