Carlsbad Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Carlsbad, California
United States
City of Carlsbad
69F / 21C
Overcast
Total Time = 1h 28m 41s
Overall Rank = 190/928
Age Group = 40-45
Age Group Rank = 26/82
Pre-race routine:

Got up early, showered, had some yogurt and water and headed out early to the race. I got my transition set up early and had lots of space.
Event warmup:

I went for a short 10 min jog with Bryce and then a 15 or so minute walk. Then ended up standing around for quite a bit before heading down to the water. I did swim for about 10 minutes. The water was really warm and felt great.
Swim
  • 16m 3s
  • 1094 yards
  • 01m 28s / 100 yards
Comments:

I felt pretty good in the swim. I started a bit faster than normal, and had no issues with contact. I got out through surf zone quickly and without incident. Rounded all the buoys good and really never drafted and I wasn't able to catch any waves on the way in.
What would you do differently?:

Not much really. I swam harder than I have in the past so I'm pretty happy with my performance, we'll see how I actually ranked in my AG and overall when the results get posted.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

T1 was quick and smooth for me with no issues.
Bike
  • 45m
  • 15.53 miles
  • 20.71 mile/hr
Comments:

No drafting, but stuck with one guy about 20 meters back for the last 8 or so miles. Only 1 person passed me the entire bike segment and he wasn't in my AG so no worries. :)
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, it was a great effort.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

I decided to run without socks afterall, which made for a quick transition, but I forgot my race belt and went back for it, so really lost about a minute there. Oh well... live and learn
Run
  • 27m 38s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt pretty crummy starting off. Had side cramps and my HR was high 165 and above for the entire 1st mile. Then I kind of settled down and got my HR under control - down in the high 150's. Then my sockless right foot started getting chewed up pretty good. I grabbed water when at each station even just for a sip. By mile 2 I felt pretty good other than my foot, which was now bleeding and my white running shoe was now pink with blood/sweat mixture.

I picked up the pace the last mile and finished very strong with a nice steady climb in my HR the last 8 minutes all the way up to 179 at the finish.

I think my first mile was around 10 minutes, maybe more. Then probably 9 or less, then maybe a mid to high 8 min mile. We'll see when the results get posted online.
What would you do differently?:

Build up more calluses on my feet before going without socks. :(

Train more for shorter quicker races like this.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, ate - that's pretty much it.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My run ability

Event comments:

Second time I raced this event and I enjoyed it. I'll do it again.




Last updated: 2007-05-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:03 | 1094 yards | 01m 28s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/82
Overall: 0/928
Performance: Good
Min HR was 155 Avg HR was 160 Max HR was 167
Suit: Zoot Tri Suit under QR Sprint LJ
Course: The course went from North on Carlsbad Beach out and then South and then back in right to the Tamarack parking lot.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 69F / 21C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:45:00 | 15.53 miles | 20.71 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/82
Overall: 0/928
Performance: Good
Min HR was 155 Avg HR was 167 Max HR was 176
Wind: Some
Course: The normal course down the Coast from Tamarack to La Costa, turnaround, then back to Solimar and then turnaround, back to La Costa, turnaround and then back to Tamarack. The time includes T2 which was pretty ugly, the actual bike time was 40 minutes.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 97
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:27:38 | 03.1 miles | 08m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/82
Overall: 0/928
Performance: Good
Min HR was 148 Avg HR was 160 Max HR was 179
Course: The run course headed North along the sea wall all the way to the end, up the hill then South on the Coast Hwy to the Power Plant and then back to the finish just North of Tamarack parking lot.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4