Cotswold Classic 113 - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Ashton Keynes Waterpark, Berkshire
United Kingdom
113 Events
22C / 72F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 02m 16s
Overall Rank = 97/255
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 21/36
Pre-race routine:

Camping night before. minimal training in the wek before.
walked the run course and drove bthe bike course. very important to get familiarised.
Event warmup:

wetsuit on, simple stretching. big breakfast and energy drink SIS before. change diet to have white rice and simple carbs night before.
Swim
  • 35m 47s
  • 1900 meters
  • 01m 53s / 100 meters
Comments:

fast start then could not find rhythm, really struggled all way round.
What would you do differently?:

start slower and keep away from mass of bodies
Transition 1
  • 01m 59s
Comments:

suffered calf cramp pulling wetsuit off.
What would you do differently?:

dont wear cycling gloves. glasses in helmet, good.
Bike
  • 2h 41m 1s
  • 85 kms
  • 31.67 km/hr
What would you do differently?:

maintain HR at 130+, dropped off the pace in middle section.
Transition 2
  • 01m 42s
What would you do differently?:

Prepare for transition earlier
Run
  • 1h 41m
  • 19 kms
  • 05m 19s  min/km
Comments:

consistent times for the three laps, 34 mins for each one. could have pushed when feeling stronger, jelly bean every 1 km good idea.
What would you do differently?:

have some water and stop to drink it.
Post race
Warm down:

swim in lake

What limited your ability to perform faster:

beleif that could go fsater on the bike and still run off the bike. practice running off the bike after every long ride.

Event comments:

great flat fast race, could possible do 4:30:00 with good training and improvements in each area.




Last updated: 2012-04-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:35:47 | 1900 meters | 01m 53s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/36
Overall: 138/255
Performance: Below average
Suit: Orca
Course: anticlockwise, single loop 6 bouys
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 18C / 64F Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:59
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:41:01 | 85 kms | 31.67 km/hr
Age Group: 0/36
Overall: 88/255
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: out and back loop, 2 lasp, 2 hills. flat and fast.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 72
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:42
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:41:00 | 19 kms | 05m 19s  min/km
Age Group: 0/36
Overall: 110/255
Performance: Good
Course: 3 laps around lakes
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5