Tri for the Cure - TriathlonSprint


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Tempe, Arizona
United States
Max Muscle McCormick Ranch
90F / 32C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 20m 5s
Overall Rank = 43/399
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 4/53
Pre-race routine:

Coffee and breakfast drink.
Event warmup:

Light stretching
Swim
  • 15m
  • 750 meters
  • 02m / 100 meters
Comments:

I'm guessing on my time. I did not wear a watch and there were no timing mats. We waited about 5 minutes from the time the first wave took off. I felt confident I could stay somewhat out of the "washing machine," but there is just no way. I had a good start, but, could not get into a rhythm until I rounded the 2nd bouy. I felt average in the water
What would you do differently?:

Train smarter
Transition 1
  • 03m
Comments:

I had a better transition this time, than in my last race. Again, guessing on the time.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster
Bike
  • 35m
  • 12 miles
  • 20.57 mile/hr
Comments:

When I did the pre-ride a week prior to the event, Washington was torn up. When I turned the corner to head down Washington it had been newly paved, this was awesome, I was almost giddy with joy. I felt good on the bike, although I can get strong on the hills.
What would you do differently?:

Need to get strong on the hills and overall
Transition 2
  • 02m
Comments:

Had a not bad transition. I need to get some yankz and get rid of my shoe laces
What would you do differently?:

get some yankz
Run
  • 25m
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

guessing on the time as I did not wear a watch. I had a problem getting my breathing under control. Finally settled in after passing the first and only water station. Had a good sprint to the finish
What would you do differently?:

increase my VO2Max
Post race
Warm down:

What warm down, it was 100 degrees

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I don't have fast twitch fibers

Event comments:

This was an inaugural race for Susan G Komen. I suspect with the name this event will get bigger, then as a result, will get better.




Last updated: 2007-01-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:00 | 750 meters | 02m / 100meters
Age Group: 0/53
Overall: 0/399
Performance: Below average
Suit: AZTriClub kit
Course: rectangular course. Starting west, turning north, heading back east to exit
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:35:00 | 12 miles | 20.57 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/53
Overall: 0/399
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Loop route around Tempe
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:25:00 | 03.11 miles | 08m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/53
Overall: 0/399
Performance: Below average
Course: 1semi loop around tempe town lake, crossing at Mill Ave
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3