London Triathlon - Sprint Distance - TriathlonSprint


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London, England
United Kingdom
The London Triathlon Ltd
20C / 68F
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 42m 55s
Overall Rank = 998/1430
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Gave the bike a quick once over to make sure everything was working as it should be.
Swim
  • 21m 28s
  • 750 meters
  • 02m 52s / 100 meters
Comments:

First open water race so tried to start closer to the back, but misjudged how many people were still behind me and was closer to the middle. Settled into my pace fairly quickly, but got boxed in by some slower swimmers just past the half way mark and couldn't get past til close to the final 100m
What would you do differently?:

Try to be more aware of others so I don't get boxed in and work on becoming a faster swimmer!
Transition 1
  • 05m 37s
Comments:

Long way from the water to T1 (quickest time was about 2:45). Ran down the wrong rack but thankfully spotted my bike and was able to go under the rack to get to it. Still taking too long.
What would you do differently?:

Be better aware of where my transition spot is
Bike
  • 44m 12s
  • 12.38 miles
  • 16.80 mile/hr
Comments:

Pushed pretty hard and felt my left calf almost cramp at the end of the first lap so eased off a little. Unfortunately my right calf did cramp up at almost exactly the same spot on the second lap. Thankfully had enough speed to coast until I could uncramp.
Overtook a lot of people on the uphills, even people who flew past me on the flats.
What would you do differently?:

Work out what caused the cramp and take measures to avoid it happening again
Transition 2
  • 03m 40s
Comments:

Made the same mistake in T2 and went down wrong isle!
Run
  • 28m
  • 3.36 miles
  • 08m 21s  min/mile
Comments:

Left knee started to hurt a bit about 1.5k into the run so slowed down a little which helped. Tried to speed up again at 2k, but pain came back so backed off again. Bit of a sprint to the finish line.
What would you do differently?:

Not a lot. Paced myself as well as my knee would allow
Post race
Warm down:

Some water to rehydrate, some stretching and walking around

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Being a slow swimmer and cramping on the bike.

Event comments:

Overall a very good event though a little hectic with the sheer number of people (competitors and spectators)




Last updated: 2010-01-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:21:28 | 750 meters | 02m 52s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/1430
Performance: Average
Suit: Foor HQ1
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:37
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:44:12 | 12.38 miles | 16.80 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/1430
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 2 lap circuit, mainly flat with some hills and partly wet
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 03:40
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:28:00 | 03.36 miles | 08m 21s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/1430
Performance: Average
Course: 2 lap circuit (totalling 5.4k) which was pretty flat except the steep ramp into/out of the ExCeL centre.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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] 4