Wendy's International Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Lewis Center , Ohio
United States
Ultra Fit USA
 		Total Time = 1h 22m 50s
Overall Rank = 21/465
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 5/50
Pre-race routine:

up 2 hours prior to race. Granola bar/OJ/coffee. Load up drive throw the bike on the rack. Checkin/get ready. fun size Snickers bar and a few oz gatorade, inhaler, wetsuit...
Event warmup:

about a half mile of running and 200 yds swimming.
Swim
  • 12m 7s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 23s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

warm up 500 yards
Transition 1
  • 01m 4s
Comments:

i struggled with one foot in the suit. i was 12th out of 465 but i know i can do better. 12th overall.
Bike
  • 48m 36s
  • 17 miles
  • 20.99 mile/hr
Comments:

I CLEARLY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO BIKE. I have a decent bike. I finished 16th in the swim 12th in the run an and SIXTY NINTH in the bike. I am dissapointed, dismayed, bewildered. I know I need to spend more time on my tri bike. I need to figure out HOW to ride it right. I need ot develop the tri bike specific muscles. I should be in the top ten at races this size but my biking is so disproptionate to my other abilities I am just out of hte top 20. Frustrated!
Transition 2
  • 00m 47s
Comments:

A friend was racked next to me who was nowhere to be seen in T! but he caught me on the bike. He threw his bike on right after me so I had to get out fast. This helped with my shoes because I didn't cinch them up tight. This actually felt good. It was fun seeing Rick in T2. I tied for 7th best T2 - Rick was number 1.
Run
  • 20m 18s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

I was glad to have someone I knew just behind me to push me and at the turn around I saw an age grouper up ahead. I sprinted to get behind him so he could take the head on wind for me. when we turned into the woods I went by and kept going for fear he would get me. It was on wet dirt and grass so I am OK with my time.
What would you do differently?:

I need new shoes.
Post race
Warm down:

a mile run, dip in the water. I rode a little later that day

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I DON"T KNOW HOW TO RIDE MY BIKE!

Event comments:

I really like this race. Transition is a bit long. Plenty of good post race food.




Last updated: 2010-04-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:07 | 880 yards | 01m 23s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/50
Overall: 16/465
Performance: Average
i was a bit sluggish in the swim. i need more warm up and less panziness.
Suit: xterrra vortex sleeveless / LG tri shorts
Course: ows along beach
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:04
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:48:36 | 17 miles | 20.99 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/50
Overall: 69/465
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:47
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:20:18 | 03.11 miles | 06m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/50
Overall: 12/465
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4