Dilettante Women's Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Federal Way, Washington
United States
BTO Multisports
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 03m 51s
Overall Rank = 170/
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Race was an hour away and son was a volunteer - that meant getting up very early, making sure the baby was fed, and leaving sleeping baby and husband behind. Banana in the car on the drive down, water, and nerves. I was reviewing the list of what to bring and hoping that I had gathered it all the night before and that everything would just go smoothly.
Event warmup:

I set up my transition area - end rack near the exit. Then, about 30 minutes before the start, I got my wetsuit on and went in the water for a short swim.
Swim
  • 09m 56s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 16s / 100 yards
Comments:

I have GOT to figure out what's going on with the panic attacks when I put my face in the water. It's stupid. I could cut probably 2 whole minutes off the swim if I could put my face in the water for more than 5 strokes.
Transition 1
  • 02m 46s
Comments:

I'm still new at getting the wetsuit off - but it didn't get stuck like I had nightmares about. Definately room for improvement.
Bike
  • 1h 04m 40s
  • 14 miles
  • 12.99 mile/hr
Comments:

I need more leg strength and more bike time. This is a given. I am happy to report that I stayed on the bike for all the hills - that's a great improvement!! And I really gave it my all and passed a few people on the descents. Previously downhill scared me but I've been working on it.
What would you do differently?:

like every other aspect - more training
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

T-2 lumped in with bike time
What would you do differently?:

run faster with bike - practice flying dismount
Run
  • 46m 28s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 14m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

If I don't train more, I will continue to suck.
What would you do differently?:

I felt ok for swim and bike but the negative voices in my head really got the best of me in the run. I could have given it more. I really had more left in me at the finish but was demoralized by the voices in my head. I wish there was music allowed - that helps me tremendously. Need to work on training without music.
Post race
Warm down:

I collected a prize...for being the only woman out of over 200 who'd had a baby in the last 12 months. I avoided all the chocolate being handed out (abstaining). My son helped me gather my stuff and load the car and we headed north.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

taining time. Seriously. I need to prioritize it.

Event comments:

Porter puts on a great race!!




Last updated: 2012-06-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:56 | 440 yards | 02m 16s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 95/
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: the start area was rocky and with several underwater hazards so just getting in the water was a bit of a challenge - lots of shoulder holding as we all helped each other get in waist deep. The course was well marked - a C shaped swim with 2 right turns.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 69F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:46
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
01:04:40 | 14 miles | 12.99 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 155/
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: 2 loops with slight rollers. Open to traffic but with good shoulders and well patrolled.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Average
Race pace: Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:46:28 | 03.1 miles | 14m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 176/
Performance: Bad
Course: simple loop on public streets. same rollers as bike but shorter course.
Keeping cool Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Ok
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] 4