PIA Triathlon - Triathlon


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Sparta, New Jersey
United States
59F / 15C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 54m 2s
Overall Rank = 170/200
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 32/34
Pre-race routine:

Up about 4:30, Load bike and bag in car. Stopped for a bagel and chocolate milk along the way and arrived about 5:30.
Event warmup:

Warmed up really quick on the bike for 1/2 mile or so. Stopped at bike tent for a check up and then went to set up transition.
Swim
  • 20m 13s
  • 880 yards
  • 02m 18s / 100 yards
Comments:

After 150 yrds or so, got in some traffic, breathing got labored and was never the same. Got into breast stroke but felt like I had no pull, some side stroke and floating on my back added to the frustration.
What would you do differently?:

In this warm water there was no need for a wet suit. It definitely did not help make me any faster. I did not practice with it. So there was at least two mistakes, One I would not use the wet suit again if the water is warm enough. I am a good enough swimmer. Two would be practice with the wet suite as the tightness hurt my breathing and as a full suit made me work harder and loose feal for the water.
Transition 1
  • 03m 16s
Comments:

Wet suite might have slowed me down some but it was a decent transition considering. I put my shoes on in transition
What would you do differently?:

Practice clipping in as this slowed me down some trying to get up the first hill right outside transition.
Bike
  • 51m 54s
  • 12.8 miles
  • 14.80 mile/hr
Comments:

Again had some nice back and forth with a few riders and passed a number of people. The ride started out a bit rough as my breathing was still recovering from the swim but once I focussed on a nice even cadence and steady effort, then things went pretty well. Took a nice bite of powerbar at mile 5-6 and kept motoring.
What would you do differently?:

Other than more specific training, not much.
Transition 2
  • 03m 29s
Comments:

Slowed down here a bit as I put socks on but was not expecting any run PR so I took a little extra time.
What would you do differently?:

Focus a bit more, have zip laces, and get back on the course.
Run
  • 35m 10s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 11m 20s  min/mile
Comments:

Lots of walking which has been my theme lately. Did finish the last 1/2 strong, worked to catch this on lady with a NYC runner shirt as she looked labored but was not going to let me pass. A fun finish.
What would you do differently?:

Need more run miles each week
Post race
Warm down:

Grabbed some water, shook some hands, changed, eat a bannana and bagel, packed up and went home. Felt pretty strong and was not until later in the afternoon that I felt a bit tired.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My frustration on the swim affected a lot but looking at the results I think it shows a much more well rounded athlete who just needs a better base.

Event comments:

This is the third year in this event. It is a challenge in a nice distance, close to home in a great setting.




Last updated: 2014-07-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:20:13 | 880 yards | 02m 18s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 140/200
Performance: Bad
Suit: Full suite
Course: Out, over, and back
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:16
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:51:54 | 12.8 miles | 14.80 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 140/200
Performance:
Wind: Little
Course: Hilly and a lot of talk afterward about it being a more difficult tri than average.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:29
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:35:10 | 03.1 miles | 11m 20s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 177/200
Performance: Below average
Course: Fairly flat with some rollers.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %None
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5