Tinsel Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Hemet, California
United States
50F / 10C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 05m 25s
Overall Rank = 140/733
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 17/64
Pre-race routine:

Woke at 5:30 and drove out to the race. I ate a ProMax bar and had a bottle of water.
Event warmup:

Set up my area and tried to stay warm as I was there over an hour before the race started. I ran about a 1/2 a mile and couldn't figure out what to wear since it was so cold. I had on my tri shorts with some tights over it and then I had on my tri top with my removable sleeves and then a light running shirt over that. I ended up ditching the tights right before the race started.
Swim
  • 02m 54s
  • 150 meters
  • 01m 56s / 100 meters
Comments:

Interesting swim, since it was at the end and in a serpentine pattern. It was pretty chaotic in the pool and I figured since it was such a short swim it would be not problem, but I died at the end. After all the exertion of running and the bike I wasn't prepared for the end.
What would you do differently?:

Save a bit more energy.
Transition 1
  • 01m 9s
Comments:

This was the transition from Run to Bike. I got in quickly and got my stuff off and on pretty quickly.
What would you do differently?:

Not much
Bike
  • 35m 50s
  • 12 miles
  • 20.09 mile/hr
Comments:

Since I've had the modifications done to my bike, I haven't really done to much riding on it (feel free to insert the word slacking there.....).

For me to ride this pace with the headwinds and crosswinds, quite frankly I'm amazed. Although I will tell you that about 10 minutes after the race I started to feel it......
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really, except to get more training in before hand to perhaps get faster....
Transition 2
  • 01m 45s
Comments:

This was the transition from Bike to Swim. I came in quickly, racked and then got my gear off quickly, grabbed my goggles and ran the 100+ yards to the pool.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really.
Run
  • 23m 45s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

I was raring to go and got caught up in the moment and ended up starting out way to fast. I settled in after a while and ended up running my fastest 5k ever. After about 10 minutes I had to take off the running top and then soon pushed down my sleeves and then removed those as well.
What would you do differently?:

Start out a bit more in control and leave the extra clothing behind.
Post race
Warm down:

After I got out of the pool and got my medal I went back to transition and grabbed my towel as it was chilly. I changed and got warm as quick as possible and did some light stretching. I probably should have stretched a bit more. Drank some water and ate another bar.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not enough training and being sick for the previous week.

Event comments:

It was a fun race and one that I would definitely recommend to a begginer. I'd do it again.




Last updated: 2006-10-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:02:54 | 150 meters | 01m 56s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/64
Overall: 0/733
Performance: Average
Avg HR 177
Suit: None
Course: Heated 50M pool.
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:09
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:35:50 | 12 miles | 20.09 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/64
Overall: 0/733
Performance: Good
Avg HR 181
Wind: Headwind
Course: Out six mile and back six mile.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:45
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:23:45 | 03.11 miles | 07m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/64
Overall: 0/733
Performance: Average
Avg HR 182
Course: The course winded through a residential area on paved roads.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4