Luray Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Luray, Virginia
United States
Set Up Events
88F / 31C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 16m 2s
Overall Rank = 140/213
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 6/11
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 4:45, fed the dogs, threw my gear in the car and went. It was a 2 hour drive so there was no dilly dallying around. At the race sight the more experience athletes were so great in helping me get set up. I learned a few tricks with tape and transition set up from them.
Event warmup:

None, thought about it but in the end just lined up and went.
Swim
  • 20m 35s
  • 750 yards
  • 02m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

Waited for my entire wave to go and then started. I went slowly, swam the whole thing at my normal warm up pace and kept a wide berth. It was my first triathlon and I was most nervous about the open water swim so I didn't want to overdo it and freak out. Did great until the Masters Men wave finally caught up to me in the last 1/3 and was terrified of being swim over. In the end I got a little bumped but for the most part they swam around me. Tried drafting a bit but couldn't find anyone I wanted to stay with, they either swam to slow or too fast for me.
What would you do differently?:

Be bold and start a little sooner! Swim my normal pace that is a good 30 seconds/100m faster.
Transition 1
  • 03m 24s
Comments:

Ran most of the way to my bike until I got to the bottom of the hill on transition and decided I didn't care anymore and walked up it. My bike was at the other end at the top of the hill. Was fine changing gear, no struggles there.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, maybe when I do more of these I'll have the energy to book it the whole way.
Bike
  • 1h 16m 39s
  • 16.5 miles
  • 12.92 mile/hr
Comments:

I guess it was a good ride, the bike is my weakness, especially on the hills.
I hit 38.8 mph on one downhill. Of course on the same stretch coming back I got down to 3.8 mph. There was a nice crowd at the top cheering people on. I just need more practice. I'm also on a fitness hybrid and biking in running shoes. I am a bit disapointed in the overall split, I had hoped for 15 or 16 mph, but I keep telling myself it was my first race.
What would you do differently?:

Upgrade to clips and bike shoes.
Transition 2
  • 02m 8s
Comments:

Guy next to me racked his bike wrong and I couldn't get mine to rack. I ran around both sides a few times trying different things and finally I ended up having to physically lift up the bar to get my bike under it. Very frustrating!
What would you do differently?:

Not much different you can do there, just gotta hope the people next to you do what they should
Run
  • 33m 19s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

Was surprised to see my ranking was the highest for running. I didn't feel like I pushed it at all. The temps were extremely hot and humid at this point and I just focused on finishing without hurting myself. I was very glad to have both a visor and sunglasses at this point!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing given the circumstances.
Post race
Warm down:

Nothing formal, walked around, got my bike to my car. I totally spaced on stretching and can feel it today.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Fear of open water swimming; no road bike or clips; high temps on the run.

Event comments:

I would definitely do this race again. Great positive energy, lots of volunteers... Well run!




Last updated: 2009-08-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:35 | 750 yards | 02m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/11
Overall: 139/213
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Swim was in a great location in a small quiet lake.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:24
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:16:39 | 16.5 miles | 12.92 mile/hr
Age Group: 7/11
Overall: 157/213
Performance: Average
Wind:
Course: Hilly, except for a few miles in the middle.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:08
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Bad
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:33:19 | 03.11 miles | 10m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/11
Overall: 123/213
Performance: Average
Course: Out and back course, mostly downhill out, mostly uphill back. Lots of sun and high temps added to the challenge.
Keeping cool Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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