Rock Roll n Run - TriathlonSprint


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janesville, Wisconsin
United States
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 33m 31s
Overall Rank = 88/160
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 15/23
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 4:45 a.m., showered, drank colonix, ate a bagel w/peanut butter. Talked to Sherri (wife) on phone, used RR, drank water, and drove to race.
Event warmup:

Talked with my team, repeated positive phrases and thanked God for an awesome day. No stretching and no warmup, besides a 1/2 mile walk to swim point.
Swim
  • 11m 50s
  • 900 yards
  • 01m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

FIRST OPEN WATER SWIM IN A TRI. THE CURRENT ASSISTED US A LOT. FIRST TIME IN A WETSUIT, I LIKED IT. SWAM 1ST HALF OF IT FREESTYLE AND THE REST BACKSTROKE.
What would you do differently?:

I NEED TO GET A COACH AND I NEED TO SWIM LONGER AND DEVELOP A FREESTYLE THAT SHOWS IMPROVMENT.
Transition 1
  • 02m 45s
Comments:

I wasn't on the clock, since I was on the team as a swimmer. However, I did the entire race and timed myself. Transition wasn't timed, I'm estimating and I took my time.
What would you do differently?:

Have bike facing other way, have helmet ready.
Bike
  • 49m 44s
  • 14 miles
  • 16.89 mile/hr
Comments:

Passed around 10-12, was passed by 5-7. The course was fun but challenging.
What would you do differently?:

Keep pushing harder, no breaks. I'm getting there, I'm getting stronger. I would love to have a great bike- but the one I have is a blessing.
Transition 2
  • 03m
Comments:

I put on the Vibram five fingers which took over 2 minutes! Everything else was good. I wasn't on the clock so I dogged it some.
What would you do differently?:

I will buy those shoes I saw at the store- the Vibrams I love but I can't afford that time and frustration. I will keep running faster times in training and do more outside work and longer distances. I also think the sprinting on the football field has helpd- thanks Bruce Anderson.
Run
  • 26m 20s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 29s  min/mile
Comments:

Best I've ever run and the most fun I've had running. I really kicked that last mile and I did not walk at all, and that thought is starting to leave me- I'm not going to walk ever again (during a Sprint- I did my first one).
What would you do differently?:

Not wear Vibram Five Finger- only because the time it takes to put them on.
Post race
Warm down:

Drank water and walked.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Me. I had a great race. My swimming is my weakness but I'm improving in all areas. I will increase my expectations, training, and performance. Everything is working the right way- I'm on my way and having fun doing it.

Event comments:

I love gettin a medal for participation. I was on a team and met some great people- thanks for having me! Progress is right on track, getting better each race!




Last updated: 2010-06-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:50 | 900 yards | 01m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 0/160
Performance: Below average
Suit: Westsuit
Course: Rock River, fast current, one by one start from dock.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 79F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Below average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:45
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:49:44 | 14 miles | 16.89 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 0/160
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Most challenging I've done yet. Many hills and it was more uphill than downhill, but I thought it was so much fun. The pavement was damaged but the weather was awesome.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:00
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:26:20 | 03.1 miles | 08m 29s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 0/160
Performance: Good
Course: Mostly flat for first mile, 2nd mile is a 350 yd huge hill followed by 1/2 mile flat and downhill. Last mile is the 1st mile in reverse. This was cool to run.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4