USAT Collegiate Nationals - TriathlonOlympic


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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
United States
USAT
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 39m 7s
Overall Rank = 537/1100
Age Group = M Alumni
Age Group Rank = 1/1
Pre-race routine:

Walked around until my wave start.
Event warmup:

Nothing
Swim
  • 28m 27s
  • 1640 yards
  • 01m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

Felt like I had a really good swim. Time was higher then what I expected. Some current on the way down, then tail current on the way back. Started on the far right of the buoy line.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 01m 12s
Comments:

Bike was right at transition exit so I put my shoes on there before heading out.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 1h 12m 7s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 20.67 mile/hr
Comments:

Back started hurting again which made this a painful ride. Plus the hip started tightening up again. Should have been such a better bike. Love this course. Can be fast.
What would you do differently?:

Not be hurt.
Transition 2
  • 01m 10s
Comments:

Had to go all the way around transition again so had to run with bike for awhile. But was right at run exit.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 50m 59s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 13s  min/mile
Comments:

This is a really hill course for the 1st half. Hip was really tight and sore so didn't think I'd have a great run. Not to bad though. It was really hot by the time I got on the run.
What would you do differently?:

Not be injured.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretch and hydrate.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Injury

Event comments:

Awesome to race with all the colleges. Wish I could have done this years ago.




Last updated: 2011-03-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:28:27 | 1640 yards | 01m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/1
Overall: 0/1100
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra Sleeveless
Course: Rectangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:12
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
01:12:07 | 24.85 miles | 20.67 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/1
Overall: 0/1100
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: 2 loops out and back
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:10
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:50:59 | 06.21 miles | 08m 13s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/1
Overall: 0/1100
Performance: Average
Course: Up and down hills and through the neighborhoods before getting onto the trail.
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? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5