New Jersey Devilman Triathlon - Half Lite 50 Course - TriathlonOther


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Cedarville, New Jersey
United States
Piranha Sports
64F / 18C
Overcast
Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 114/274
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 17/26
Pre-race routine:

Prior day, clean eating, turkey hoagie the night before
Got up at 5am, did normal routine (shower, cleanup, dress, out the door)
I drank water overnight whenever I awoke
Ate a banana and nutella at both 5:30 and at 7, took a gel just prior to the swim start.
Swim
  • 25m 46s
  • 1408 yards
  • 01m 50s / 100 yards
Comments:

Got in a good warmup prior to the start. I got in with 6 minutes until start to get comfortable. I decided that I needed to go under to get my face wet and used of the cold water so it didn't shock me like last year. The footing/bottom of the water was gross, made me not want to step on it and more anxious to start. Goggles fogged up initially but turned out okay. I found myself passing many others and felt strong the whole time although my left upper arm was sore by the end of the swim. I probably could have kept swimming if I needed to, I was really in a good rhythm.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 1
  • 03m 27s
Comments:

Didn't do well at all, I really need more practice. I seemed very unorganized although at the time it felt like I was doing good.
What would you do differently?:

More practice, disappointed it took me this long.
Bike
  • 2h 09m 24s
  • 40.3 miles
  • 18.69 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike was decent except for the normal people who violate drafting rules. I know i'm not the strongest cyclist, but don't pass me on the right side! I'm not used of being in aero for quite so long though, so my shoulders were sore by mile 30. Usually the hills that I ride give me some relief. Almost wiped getting a water bottle at mile 12, but held on and chose to skip it the second time around.
What would you do differently?:

come out of aero a little more, skip the water bottle station since you haven't practiced it.
Transition 2
  • 02m 22s
Comments:

Again, disappointed with my transition, I felt unorganized and had to double-check things constantly to make sure I was set to go.
What would you do differently?:

more practice to become more efficient in transition
Run
  • 1h 16m 32s
  • 8.8 miles
  • 08m 42s  min/mile
Comments:

I'm glad that i'm a runner because I felt strong throughout the run. Kept a decent pace and got myself hydrated early, which after coming off the bike, I realized I needed. Mixed the gatorade and water at each stop and then stopped drinking towards the end when i started to feel like I was going to cramp. Pushed it towards the end of the run where my pace actually picked up and I was passing a lot of people.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

none

What limited your ability to perform faster:

neck/shoulder pain on the bike from all the aero position riding.

Event comments:

packet pickup was slow, parking was challenging. I was happy the event started on time and with the organization of the event overall. The post-race was a little disappointing, the food was average at best (especially for a late finisher) as well as getting "water" at the end (I don't care for those sugary drinks). Event was good though, if these are the worst issues, they're not doing bad.




Last updated: 2012-05-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:25:46 | 1408 yards | 01m 50s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/26
Overall: 92/274
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra
Course: Water was not as cold as I thought it would be.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:27
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
02:09:24 | 40.3 miles | 18.69 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/26
Overall: 139/274
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course: very flat, decent surface and not a lot of traffic
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:22
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
01:16:32 | 08.8 miles | 08m 42s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/26
Overall: 106/274
Performance: Good
Course: basically flat, good surface.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %4
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? No
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3