Try Andy's Tri - TriathlonSprint


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Sugar Land, Texas, Texas
United States
Finish Line Sports
Total Time = 1h 04m 20s
Overall Rank = 199/659
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 4/38
Pre-race routine:

Same ole. Same ole.
Event warmup:

Did maybe 50 meters to get used to the cooler water.
Swim
  • 08m 11s
  • 328 yards
  • 02m 29s / 100 yards
Comments:

Guess I didn't prepare myself enough mentally for the swim. I swam more at Bridgeland which was 500 meters than I did today. I had a freak out moment and swallowed a bunch of water. Kayak was watching me closely at this point. I did manage to finish and that's what matters.
What would you do differently?:

not freak out!
Transition 1
  • 02m 7s
Comments:

A little slower here than normal but it was also a tad longer transition. And of course my spot was completely on the other side of transition.
Bike
  • 27m 45s
  • 10 miles
  • 21.62 mile/hr
Comments:

So this is where being a slower swimmer doesn't help my bike. Course was packed by the time I was riding. Constantly saying "on your left" which I guess isn't a bad thing. ;) I was extremely happy with my bike split. Legs were nice and rested and I could tell. Thanks Coach.

The course was short though so my bike split wasn't quite that fast. Powertap data shows 9.5 miles @ 27:17. Average watts - 139 - 20.8mph. Goal was to break 20.
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

Other then almost knocking over the whole rack...nothing!
Run
  • 25m 16s
  • 3 miles
  • 08m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

Eric and I decided I would wear my Garmin for the data only. I changed the settings to not show my pace. I only looked at the distance during the run and I think this really helped me mentally. I felt pretty strong the whole time. Amazing what happens when I just listen to my body.

Garmin data shows 25:04 - 8:22/mile. Goal was 8:30/mile.
Post race
Warm down:

Talked to fellow triathletes.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Physically I felt great. I think the mental factor during the swim continues to be my greatest struggle.

Event comments:

Great race that has been around for years in Houston.




Last updated: 2010-06-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:11 | 328 yards | 02m 29s / 100yards
Age Group: 24/38
Overall: 0/659
Performance:
Suit:
Course: Point to point.
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:07
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:27:45 | 10 miles | 21.62 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/38
Overall: 0/659
Performance:
Wind:
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:25:16 | 03 miles | 08m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/38
Overall: 0/659
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4