Tri Glenwood - TriathlonSprint


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Glenwood Springs, Colorado
United States
49F / 9C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 55m 17s
Overall Rank = 37/126
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 5/14
Pre-race routine:

My wave went in at 6:55, so got up about 4:30, showered, ate a bagel with peanut butter, 2 cups of coffee and ate a banana
Event warmup:

Did a little bit of swimming to get loosened up
Swim
  • 21m 11s
  • 902 meters
  • 02m 21s / 100 meters
Comments:

The start of the swim was a melee, and finally started to thin out some after rounding the first buoy. I thougth I was doing a pretty good job, felt I was swimming hard enough. I swam the last length and go to the end of the pool and once again came up under the diving board, so had to move over to get out, there were 2 other ladies trying to get out at the same place, so had to wait for them to get out before I could
What would you do differently?:

Next year, I am starting in the front row, I am a good enough swimmer to start there. Also, next year, I need to practice getting out of the pool on the deep end, and also I will sight better so I don't come up under the diving board again. I am a better swimmer than my time reflected
Transition 1
  • 01m 49s
Comments:

I had a hard time getting my shirt on after getting out of the pool, also, had a hard time getting clipped in. Other than that, T1 went well.

No socks, and used toe warmers on my shoes
What would you do differently?:

Figure out a different shirt situation. It was still cold enough out I thought I needed to have an extra layer on.
Bike
  • 48m 47s
  • 15 miles
  • 18.45 mile/hr
Comments:

After I finally got clipped in, I tried to hit the out segment of the bike hard, I knew I needed to take advantage of the tail wind and push hard. I passed many people on the way out, and hit a max speed of 28.6 mph. hit the Canyon Creek exit, made the turn around and headed into the wind. Still managed to pass a few people on the way back, but also got passed by 2 guys and a woman that I never could catch back up to. Not too bad a head wind, tried to push to get under 49:00.
What would you do differently?:

Still need to work on bike strength, more hill training and pushing the tempo.
Transition 2
  • 00m 50s
Comments:

Had a great T-2, got bike shoes and gloves, helmet off, got running shoes on and grabbed visor and race belt. Kept shirt on as I didn't want to take the time to take it off, and it was still coolish.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, everything went great.
Run
  • 42m 42s
  • 5 miles
  • 08m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

Knew I had to push hard to make my goal, felt pretty good coming off the bike, was able to get legs worked out and breathing under control, kept pushing and passed several people, and was never passed. Laurie Ciani met me at the 27th Street bridge, with about 2 miles to go, and paced me on the bike, tried to push, still felt good, was able to finish strong with nothing left in tank. I had the fastest run and T 2 in my age group
What would you do differently?:

Not sure I can improve much more on the run.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

The swim was the only part that I didn't execute as planned. I am starting my swim lessons with Tesia tonight!

Event comments:

Great race, with great volunteers, well run!




Last updated: 2011-08-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:21:11 | 902 meters | 02m 21s / 100meters
Age Group: 8/14
Overall: 0/126
Performance: Below average
Suit: Tri Team Uniform
Course: Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, 7 lengths
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:49
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:48:47 | 15 miles | 18.45 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/14
Overall: 0/126
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Out and back on I-70
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:50
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:42:42 | 05 miles | 08m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/14
Overall: 0/126
Performance: Good
Course: Loop from Bike path to Midland
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4