Amica 19.7 Lake Las Vegas - TriathlonSprint


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Henderson, Nevada
United States
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 55m 22s
Overall Rank = 55/109
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 1/3
Pre-race routine:

Went to a great sushi place the night before, I Love Sushi. Great restaurant and filled up on some rice and fish. Went to bed pretty early. Woke up at 430 am, prepared with a muffin, banana, and Muscle Milk.
Event warmup:

Stretched and jumped into the nice warm Lake Las Vegas prior to the race.
Swim
  • 20m 23s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

I have been having problems in the swims but I am progessively getting better and more comfortable. Started and ran into a bunch of people. I had problems controlling the breathing and getting into a rythymic swim. I didnt do so well until about 1/2 way thru the race. I was finally able to do a decent rythym swim the last 1/4 mile
What would you do differently?:

be calm and try to breath normally.
Transition 1
  • 02m 14s
Comments:

Average transition...not the greatest transition area. Lots of dirt and gravel. Was able to quickly get off wetsuit and spray feet with water.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing...just go faster
Bike
  • 1h 00m 29s
  • 16.1 miles
  • 15.97 mile/hr
Comments:

It was hard than you could imagine. After the 2nd loop, i seriously wanted to quit but I drove all the way from Los Angeles to do this. So quitting was not an option. I continually plugged along. I think I do alright considering.
What would you do differently?:

Plug harder
Transition 2
  • 01m 35s
Comments:

pretty decent transition.
What would you do differently?:

be quicker
Run
  • 30m 43s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 09m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt I did alright. I just looked down and ran away. I never walked any portion and was proud to do it without any walking. There was one killer hill at the middle.
What would you do differently?:

race harder
Post race
Warm down:

Finished with the girlfriend waiting (thanxs Pen!). Had some water and juice. I was winded and somewhat pooped out. I walked to the transition area and got my tri stuff and bike and walked back as part of my cool down. Sat around and waited for the awards ceremony.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

better prepared for the swim and hills. This was a tougher sprint tri than most triathlons. It was challenging but fun.

Event comments:

I have mixed feelings about the race. I liked it and it was fun. I just didnt think it was the most organized. I dont want to be critical of the organization because any race you put on is a nightmare. The race was cancelled in August only a few days before the start. I did not like that. There wasnt really any vendors at the race. Regardless, the Amica people were there and seemed to make the best of it. I was happy finishing 1st in the Clydesdale Division. I hope to possibly come back next year. Almost I forgot, the volunteers were GREAT! Thanxs volunteers!!




Last updated: 2011-09-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:23 | 880 yards | 02m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/3
Overall: 0/109
Performance: Below average
Suit: 2XU Velocity V:1
Course: Short rectangular course. In-water start.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:14
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:00:29 | 16.1 miles | 15.97 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/3
Overall: 0/109
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: 2.6 mile loop course. a majority of it was uphill.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 80s
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:35
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:30:43 | 03.1 miles | 09m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/3
Overall: 0/109
Performance: Average
Course: it was a tough out and back course. A majority of it was uphill.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized?
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3