Milton Triathlon - Try-a-Tri Distance - TriathlonMini Sprint


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Milton, Ontario
Canada
Suburu Triathlon Series
13C / 55F
Overcast
Total Time = 49m 26s
Overall Rank = 35/176
Age Group = F40-49
Age Group Rank = 11/48
Pre-race routine:

Driving to race by myself as hubby is competing at the horse show. 1/2 coffee and muffin during drive as usual. Got there in plenty of time.
Swim
  • 11m 39s
  • 375 meters
  • 03m 07s / 100 meters
Comments:

Our wave was delayed a few minutes as the life guards had to attend to a swimmer who got in trouble in the wave ahead of us. Quite happy with swim as I did not freak out like I normally do when it's cold. Not sure why it's so incredibly slow though. Judging by everybody's swim time (eg fastest swimmer in my AG posted a 2:14/100m split), the course is probably not accurately measured.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Wetsuit a little stuck on right heel but otherwise uneventful. T1 and T2 time included in bike split.
Bike
  • 23m 55s
  • 10 kms
  • 25.09 km/hr
Comments:

A lot of riders on course and there're many cars on the race route as well. A few times I was stuck behind cars which were following some slow cyclists. Very frustrating as I couldn't pass as I didn't want to risk DQ by going past centre line. Strong 30kph winds so I didn't stay aero very much, simply didn't feel safe. Between watching for traffic and battling winds, I didn't drink enough, although I don't think this affected my performance as it's a very short race. Bike computer measured avg speed of 28kph and top speed of 50.5kph.

For some reason, official results have a whole bunch of bike and run splits missing due to interference. Splits and AG ranking in this race report are based on my own calculations.
What would you do differently?:

Drink more
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Uneventful. T1 and T2 time included in bike split.
Run
  • 13m 52s
  • 1.55 miles
  • 08m 57s  min/mile
Comments:

Run started with a hill and then trails. Not really used to trail running.

For some reason, official results have a whole bunch of bike and run splits missing due to interference. Splits and AG ranking in this race report are based on my own calculations.
Post race
Warm down:

No warm down. I was still quite cold after the race, but they won't let us back into transition area, not even to get a jacket, until everybody has finished the bike. I've never encountered that.

Event comments:

Since this is the first race of the season and only 5 days before the Worlds, I just wanted to get my feet wet and make sure everything go smoothly. I didn't push myself too hard and I erred on the side of caution as I didn't want to injure myself or get into an accident. Overall, this served as a good prep race and I'm quite happy with my performance. I might have been on the podium if they used 5yr AG instead of 10yr. There were many more F40-44 women and they're much faster. No matter, I know I can push harder come Worlds.




Last updated: 2008-04-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:39 | 375 meters | 03m 07s / 100meters
Age Group: 16/48
Overall: 0/176
Performance: Average
Suit: Full
Course: Rectangular
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 18C / 64F Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:23:55 | 10 kms | 25.09 km/hr
Age Group: 9/48
Overall: 0/176
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Out and back, some small hills.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:13:52 | 01.55 miles | 08m 57s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/48
Overall: 0/176
Performance: Average
Course: Out and back, hills and trails.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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] 3