St. Paul Triathlon - International Course - Triathlon


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St. Paul, Minnesota
United States
Front Runner
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 44m 54s
Overall Rank = 43/72
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 5/5
Event warmup:

Bike a little, Run a little, Swim a little, then breathe
Swim
  • 30m 15s
  • 1760 yards
  • 01m 43s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

I walked into the water when others dove and started swimming. I think I got a bit behind and was stuck in traffic. Tri-top was rubbing a bit under arms.
Transition 1
  • 01m 44s
Comments:

Felt far slower than it actually was.
What would you do differently?:

Should have went to a smaller gear to start - uphill start.
I got my suit off, but was struggling with the sequence. Need to practice T1
Bike
  • 1h 14m 54s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 19.91 mile/hr
Comments:

Went through a full bottle and a half on the bike - Finally got the fluids I needed.
What would you do differently?:

Rear disc worked (Did not fall off) and actually felt a little aero help on the down hill. The extra weight was not overly obvious on the climbs, but I could tell there was extra weight (Slower). A flatter/smoother course would benefit more with an even tempo. Did not expect the climbs.
Transition 2
  • 02m 30s
Comments:

Took my sweet time to rack and re-rack the bike, Put on socks, shoes, Gel, and talked with Jess a bit. Prepping shoes for dismount went well.
Run
  • 55m 29s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

I ran down the hills with my hands in the air shouting "Free speed".
F-it! I passed people on the hills and didn't see them again.
Guy next to me farted 3 strides in a row - I made a joke about "Activating Thrusters!"
What would you do differently?:

Water stop on second loop the cross-country group asked "You want a splash?" and I said "YES!"
well.. I thought it might be 1 or two people.. not whole damn group..
I was smiling and refreshed, but my shoes were a bit soggy for the second lap..... walked 20-30 seconds on second loop, including up one hill.
Band-aids or nipple guards to prevent chafing.. cause ouch!
Post race
Warm down:

Think I was the only one to go back into the water to cool down. WTH? It was awesome. The cold water always helps my legs cool down and prevents muscle soreness later.


What limited your ability to perform faster:

Control-freak. Wanted to get to the course earlier so that I could be mentally calmer. Always seems rushed at these events.

Event comments:

Good race day! I was disappointed that only the top 30 or so of the International course was printed/posted at the event. Had to wait to see the results on-line a couple days later. Oh well - me and my 1st world problems.

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Last updated: 2014-03-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:15 | 1760 yards | 01m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 29/72
Performance: Good
Suit: Zoot Fusion
Course: Rectangle - two loops
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:44
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
01:14:54 | 24.85 miles | 19.91 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 42/72
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Chewy. bumpy. Mind was active as it was like playing a video game to avoid the bumps, potholes, uneven asphalt, and sand. guy in front of me hit sand and skidded a bit. yikes.
Road: Potholes Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:30
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:55:29 | 06.21 miles | 08m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/5
Overall: 55/72
Performance: Good
Course: two laps around the lake.
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4