Grand Haven Y Festival of Races - Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Grand Haven, Michigan
United States
3 Disciplines Racing
78F / 26C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 32m 25s
Overall Rank = 102/211
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 1/7
Pre-race routine:

usual
Event warmup:

stretching and swam a few laps
Swim
  • 27m 5s
  • 547 yards
  • 04m 57s / 100 yards
Comments:

Oh, boy. I practiced in waves...really thought I had it. I swam ok for a bit as I rounded the buoy and passed a few people. Then I took some waves and swallowed water. I got very tired and just dog paddled what seemed like forever. I tried to put my head back in a start back up but I just kept taking in water. I dog paddled for another few minutes. I snapped out of it when the lifeguard asked if I wanted assistance. It really sucked.
What would you do differently?:

I am not sure. I practiced in Lake Mi 10 days in row. I wasn't scared. I warmed up.
Transition 1
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

Tried to put helmet on backwards again.
What would you do differently?:

focus
Bike
  • 37m 25s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 19.93 mile/hr
Comments:

Proud of my bike segment. I was 4th overall female.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m 23s
Run
  • 25m 20s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 10s  min/mile
Comments:

never know what my pace is. I felt good, but hot. Just ran as fast as I could.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

water

What limited your ability to perform faster:

swim experience, my own mind

Event comments:

Race is great. Only thing I didn't like was the time to wait for the awards.




Last updated: 2011-04-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:05 | 547 yards | 04m 57s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/7
Overall: 182/211
Performance: Bad
Suit: Tri suit w/ sports bra
Course: horse shoe
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: High
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Bad Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:11
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:37:25 | 12.43 miles | 19.93 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/7
Overall: 51/211
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: out and back with some hills
Road: Potholes Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:23
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:20 | 03.1 miles | 08m 10s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/7
Overall: 73/211
Performance: Good
Course: mostly flat
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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