Cedar Beach Triathlon - Triathlon


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Mt. Sinai, New York
United States
Competitive Events
55F / 13C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 19m 10s
Overall Rank = 30/146
Age Group = M 40-44
Age Group Rank = 6/23
Pre-race routine:

First to arrive when transition opened at 5:30 AM. Got the best spot on the bike rack for my Race#. Wicked, I mean WICKED windy. Non-stop 15 to 20 mph beach winds.
Event warmup:

Some 40 yard strides.
Swim
  • 10m 21s
  • 656 yards
  • 01m 35s / 100 yards
Comments:

The swim is in the Long Island Sound, which looked more like the Atlantic Ocean. The conditions were so rough the marine crew could not get the buoys out and anchored, so the swim was modified to a long point-to-point.

I made it a point to get out quick, with the front of the group, since the swim was shortened. Last year the swim was modified as well due to rough conditions.
What would you do differently?:

Swallow a little less water if possible. Waves were huge. I've really been inconsistent with my swimming since IMMT so I was happy with this time.
Transition 1
  • 01m 35s
Comments:

50 yard run to Transition. Competitive Events does a nice job and they had a lot of carpeting, which was great because mine and everyone else's feet were frozen. Took the extra few seconds to put socks on. Bumbled a little bit with getting suit off.
What would you do differently?:

Bumble less.
Bike
  • 45m 9s
  • 13.8 miles
  • 18.34 mile/hr
Comments:

This is a short but challenging course. For the majority of the ride you're either climbing or on a screaming downhill. There are few busy intersections and the Law Enforcement did a superb job blocking traffic.

On the steepest climb in the first few miles, my friend Dan (riding in the Sunrise Tri bike support vehicle) was screaming at me, "This is nothing compared to Duplessis!! You got this Buddy!!" The motivation was much appreciated :-)

These are on the roads I train most of the year so I know them well and it's a great, fun course.
What would you do differently?:

My cycling fitness is decent so I was 1:24 faster than last year on this same bike course, but still 1:03 off my time from 2009.
Transition 2
  • 00m 24s
Comments:

First place overall for T2 time! Rode in with feet on the pedals. Shot in and racked my back on the end. Threw on my running flats with speed laces. Threw off helmet. And bolted. Watching all those ITU races paid off.
What would you do differently?:

Notta.
Run
  • 21m 44s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt decent coming off the bike. It's a 5k so I pushed right out of the gate. Although I was pushing and the mind was willing to suffer, the legs only turned over so fast. The course enters beach brush on a concrete path that twists and turns and within every 10 yards your line of site is obstructed, so it's easy to lose sight of runners in front of you.

About a mile in a runner passed me in my AG. He was moving at a decent clip so I just tried to keep him in sight, but with the maze like course, I lost him. Still I pushed. On the back half it's open road and I was able to sight him again but he was far ahead.

Second loop my legs were turning over faster, and I saw my buddy Bobby Moore who I did IMMT with. After seeing and passing him, another athlete from my AG went cruising passed me. I knew if I had a shot at an AG podium I couldn't let him go. I buried myself and kept him within 20 yards. Coming out of the brush maze and onto the open road, I grunted and sprinted passing a bunch of other AG's and runners starting their first lap. I caught a glimpse of the athlete but, he too, was pushing and i didn't have the fitness to catch him. All the heart and desire can't trump fitness over the long haul.

I finished strong though with a sub 7 pace. The announcer in the shoot let everyone know I was a multi-Ironman finisher. The race organizers really did a great, great job - especially considering the windy conditions.
What would you do differently?:

1:06 faster than last year; :56 seconds slower than my best time in 2009. I'll take it.

As usual, I'm way above a weight where I can compete. The AG'ers who finished ahead of me were all easily 15lbs+ lighter than me. It's not rocket science: Consistently train, and race light. Regardless I was satisfied as I had a decent run and gave it 100% and negative split every mile.
Post race
Warm down:

Saw my friend Dan, Bobby Moore, spent 30 minutes cheering on other runners.

The race organization doesn't allow anyone into transition until the last cyclist comes in. THAT IS A CLASSY RULE. Bravo Competitive Events. Bravo.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Inconsistent training and above ideal race weight.

Event comments:

Cedar Beach Triathlon is one of my favorite local, sprint, end-of-season Triathlons. And for all those reasons - it's just the right size, great location and there is just no better way to close out your Tri season.

The event is extremely well run from top to bottom. I can't recommend this event enough.




Last updated: 2014-10-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:21 | 656 yards | 01m 35s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 0/146
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra
Course: Point to Point (modified due to rough water conditions)
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: High
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:35
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:45:09 | 13.8 miles | 18.34 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 0/146
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: 2-Loop of hills.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 00:24
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:21:44 | 03.11 miles | 06m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/23
Overall: 0/146
Performance: Good
Course: 2-loop flat run. First half of each loop is technical on a winding path.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5