Capitol View Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic


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Waunakee, Wisconsin
United States
Endurance House
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 25m 5s
Overall Rank = 30/347
Age Group = Collegiate
Age Group Rank = 5/28
Event warmup:

Quick run and stretch, swimming roughly 100yds while waiting for the start
Swim
  • 28m 15s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 43s / 100 yards
Comments:

The swim was almost cancelled due to high E. coli levels, but they dropped significantly and we were able to swim! It was a decent swim for me, but I overheated in my full-sleeved wetsuit, so a sleeveless wetsuit will be my first triathlon-related purchase with my paycheck. Also, every other pull I seemed to get a handful of seaweed; definitely got annoying. My sighting was okay, got slightly off course twice, but recovered quickly. Note- the swim time includes a 400+ yard run to the transition, so I actually swam a bit faster
Transition 1
  • 01m 33s
Bike
  • 1h 12m 5s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 20.68 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike was a great mix of nice open flats, challenging climbs, and technical descents. I kept my HR between 150 and 155 for the race, and it worked out decently well. I most likely could have pushed myself harder, but I was saving myself for the run. I actually did my best work on the hills, I passed 3 people, compared to only 1 on the flat. All I did was spin, and I only had one out of the seat effort. My gearing choices definitely helped. Driving the course was ESSENTIAL; I knew when to bomb down the hills that I couldn't see around the turn, and when to lay on the brakes. This was even more valuable due to the rain that began
What would you do differently?:

Not much; more TiTS.
Transition 2
  • 01m 17s
Run
  • 41m 35s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 06m 42s  min/mile
Comments:

The run was a trail run! It was very hilly, with one incredibly large hill right around 1.5 miles. My legs didn't feel into it until around mile 2, and then I got in a great zone and went for it. I most likely could have ran faster, especially towards the end, but I hadn't viewed the run course in its entirety and didn't want to push myself too hard in case there were more hills. My run ended up being the 12th best, so I was very happy with that.
What would you do differently?:

Go through the course beforehand
Post race
Event comments:

Hard race, wish I could have done better, but very happy with the results, especially considering this is my second olympic distance race, and my fifth triathlon, and I've been racing for less than a year with no previous endurance base.

Ended up being bib #1, it was sweet.

Challenging course, but very fun.




Last updated: 2010-04-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:28:15 | 1640 yards | 01m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/28
Overall: 89/347
Performance: Good
Suit: QR
Course: Triangular swim around buoys in lake mendota
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:33
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:12:05 | 24.85 miles | 20.68 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/28
Overall: 59/347
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course:
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:17
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:41:35 | 06.21 miles | 06m 42s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/28
Overall: 9/347
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4