Hy-Vee Triathlon 5150 U.S. Championship - Triathlon


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Des Moines, Iowa
United States
Hy-Vee Triathlon
78.6F / 26C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 09m 24s
Overall Rank = 92/399
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 11/23
Pre-race routine:

Drove up to Des Moines on Sautrday morning with a whole crew from kansas. Found out Friday night that the race was shortened to a sprint due to flooding. Sucks, but glad they still had the race. Checked in and got the bikes set up on Saturday afternoon, after a very quick spin and jog with the group. Woke up Sunday morning at 4:45, had some dry ass oatmeal and a banana. Got to transition at 6:00, out by 6:45 and sat around and watched the pros for almost 2 hours. AG elites started around 8:30, and my wave was soon after
Event warmup:

Quick warmup swim. Probably 250 yards. Shoulder felt fine, a drastic change from Monday's MRI. Cortisone shots are amazing...
Swim
  • 12m 31s
  • 750 meters
  • 01m 40s / 100 meters
Comments:

Lined up in the second row next to Brett. Mistake. As soon as the gun went off, the group became really compacted and I had a really hard time finding water, not bodies. I honestly don't think my face touched the water for 100 meters... I tried to get outside and find some open water to no avail. Just stuck in the middle swimming all over people.

The group finally broke up after 250 meters, after rounding the only turn buoy, heading towards swim out. I started hammering, and immediately found some separation from the group. There was a small group probably 25 meters ahead that I tried to bridge, but just couldn't. I was felt like I was in a nice groove, so I just kept up the intensity and did my own thing, without letting them slip away.

The course felt a bit long, but not much.
What would you do differently?:

Lined up in the front row, but towards the outside. That way if the group got compacted, I could break outside and get around people. But I was pretty content. Monday I couldn't lift my arm at all.
Transition 1
  • 01m 54s
Comments:

Long run through transition. Tried to push a bit, without overdoing it. Transition went smoothly, could have probably just ran a bit faster to get out. Shoes already clipped in. No issue with the mount.
What would you do differently?:

run harder. Everything else was fast and practiced.
Bike
  • 31m 58s
  • 20 kms
  • 37.54 km/hr
Comments:

Up to speed good, quickly found a nice cadence, tucked, and just hammered. The course was super flat, only incline was going up a bridge. The downside was all the 180 turns, kinda took away any momentum.

The ride was okay, I felt like I was working hard, but not overdoing it. I did some passing, while also getting passed a bit. Traffic wasn't nearly as bad as I thought, and didn't see any drafting. Marshalls were out like crazy.

Happy with the average, my first 23mph race split (even though there was no elevation gain).
What would you do differently?:

train better
Transition 2
  • 01m 15s
Comments:

Everything went smooth aka didn't fall off my bike at dismount. Fairly long run out of transition, but I had a great rack spot near the bike in.
What would you do differently?:

run harder
Run
  • 21m 47s
  • 5 kms
  • 04m 22s  min/km
Comments:

Never had it today, really started heating up on the course. My watch wasn't working, so I had no pace feedback and I think that played with me pushing harder. Overall, I am content with the run itself, it was about what I was expecting, although I'd like to see a pace faster than 7 minute miles for a sprint.
What would you do differently?:

train
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

92 OA, 11AG

Event comments:

My first national championship race. I was upset that the course changed to a sprint because of flooding. I feel like there should have been an alternative route, especially a race with this high caliber. But I was glad it wasn't cancelled and the execution was great.




Last updated: 2014-07-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:31 | 750 meters | 01m 40s / 100meters
Age Group: 7/23
Overall: 67/399
Performance: Average
Suit: Tyr Torque swimskin
Course: L shaped
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 79F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:54
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:31:58 | 20 kms | 37.54 km/hr
Age Group: 16/23
Overall: 129/399
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 2 loops, several 180 turns
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:15
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:21:47 | 05 kms | 04m 22s  min/km
Age Group: 18/23
Overall: 143/399
Performance: Average
Course: 1 loop run
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]