PrairieMan Sprint Triathlon - Triathlon


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Grand Prairie, Texas
United States
Tri Dallas Events
63F / 17C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 12m 59s
Overall Rank = 6/47
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 1/3
Pre-race routine:

This year at Joe Pool Lake was a little different because we had to park so far away from transition. I was still able to do a little warm-up run, but Rachel was with me so I had to stay with her most of the time. It was her first real triathlon and she was nervous and stuff.
Event warmup:

Jogged maybe 1/4 - 1/2 mile and stretched and tried staying loose and calm before the swim.
Swim
  • 10m 4s
  • 750 yards
  • 01m 20s / 100 yards
Comments:

I started out like I was shot out of a cannon. Good and bad. I was in the top 10, so no one was in my way, but I couldn't keep that pace up. My breathing was horrible because I could not calm my HR down. While I was swimming I was telling myself to calm down and breathe how I'm supposed to, but I just couldn't ever really catch my breath. Didn't really catch my breath until 3/4 done on the bike!
What would you do differently?:

No start out so fast so my breathing wasn't affected so much
Transition 1
  • 01m 27s
Bike
  • 37m 52s
  • 12.5 miles
  • 19.81 mile/hr
Comments:

Had trouble getting into a good rhythm because of HR from the swim. I knew I needed to average 21.5mph +, but I just couldn't get it done. Kind of a mental block too as far as pushing through the pain. I was also a little pre-occupied with how Rachel was doing. She was really getting nervous before the race started and that she wasn't going to be able to finish the swim. I saw her on the bike when I was on my way back in at about 3/4 done. I felt some relief and was able to put my full attention back on the race.
What would you do differently?:

Put more focus on bike during training and doing hard training rides that way I'm more prepared to push through the pain during a race.
Transition 2
  • 00m 48s
Run
  • 22m 45s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 20s  min/mile
Comments:

I started out a really good pace and soon realized there were several turns and such on the course that I guess I didn't pay attention to during the pre-race meeting. So I didn't run as fast as I should have because I wasn't sure if I was going the right way. I tried opening up my stride and kept pace with a faster guy that had passed me.
What would you do differently?:

Pay attention to directions during pre-race meeting.
Post race
Warm down:

Just stretched and waited for Rachel to finish.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not training correctly. Need to put in more hard training rides and pushing past pain limits.

Event comments:

Race seemed to be a little better organized this year than last year in overall terms. There was quite a bit of misunderstanding on the run loops for turning around at the first barrel. Volunteers or someone should have been well versed on providing instructions to runners on what they should do.




Last updated: 2015-05-31 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:04 | 750 yards | 01m 20s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/3
Overall: 9/47
Performance: Average
Suit: No
Course: Triangle course turning left around the buoys. We always turn right on the course previously, so this was a pleasant surprise for me since I breathe on my right. I'm used to waves slapping me in the face as I breathe, but not today!
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 84F / 29C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:27
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
00:37:52 | 12.5 miles | 19.81 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/3
Overall: 17/47
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Flat out and back on Lake Ridge Pkwy.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:48
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:22:45 | 03.1 miles | 07m 20s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/3
Overall: 11/47
Performance: Average
Course: A little confusing course because of several turn arounds. Inside the park on lake roads.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3