Fall Frenzy Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Parker, Colorado
United States
Fall Frenzy Triathlon
65F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 23m 51s
Overall Rank = 151/540
Age Group = 55-59
Age Group Rank = 2/8
Pre-race routine:

Sleep.
Event warmup:

Absolutely nothing. Spent about an hour drooling at all the other bikes....
Swim
  • 09m 57s
  • 500 yards
  • 01m 59s / 100 yards
Comments:

Good swim except I missed the door out- added about 20 seconds. Was in a great wave, and only had to pass one swimmer.
What would you do differently?:

See above
Transition 1
  • 02m 57s
Comments:

Put helmet on backwards. Did not run from swim to T1.
What would you do differently?:

Run from swim to T1
Bike
  • 42m 49s
  • 13 miles
  • 18.22 mile/hr
Comments:

Good ride for me. I've definitely improved this year.
What would you do differently?:

Lower gear; more power. More confidence on the downhills. More time in aero.
Transition 2
  • 01m 4s
Comments:

No problems. Rather surprised T2 was not faster.
What would you do differently?:

Run harder through transition area
Run
  • 27m 4s
  • 3.12 miles
  • 08m 41s  min/mile
Comments:

Got to pace a younger guy so he did real well and I was about 20-30 seconds a mile slower than I usually do.
What would you do differently?:

Speed up- last mile definitely
Post race
Warm down:

Ate.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Semi-bonked on the run and need to continue to get faster on the bike. More weight training this winter.

Event comments:

They have an issue with the swim times mostly due to the size of the race.


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Last updated: 2007-09-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:09:57 | 500 yards | 01m 59s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/8
Overall: 0/540
Performance: Good
Didn't bring the Garmin.
Suit:
Course: Pool 25 yd
Start type: Inside Pool Plus:
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:57
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:42:49 | 13 miles | 18.22 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 0/540
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Rolling with a few small steep hills
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 82
Turns: Average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:04
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:27:04 | 03.12 miles | 08m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/8
Overall: 0/540
Performance: Below average
N/A
Course: Pretty easy cement bike path along Cherry Creek.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %1%
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? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 3