Wild Dog Triathlon - TriathlonSprint


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Bristol, Rhode Island
United States
The Firm Racing
71F / 22C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 28m 19s
Overall Rank = 288/374
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 16/18
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 4am after a jittery night of sleep. Had whole wheat toast with peanut butter along with a protein shake. Grabbed a cup of coffee on the ride over to the event.
Event warmup:

Didn't warm up too much, just some simple stretching and gazing out at the choppy water.
Swim
  • 12m 8s
  • 440 yards
  • 02m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

Lots of chop out there. This was my first tri and the swim was a bit intimidating. As I rounded the first buoy I noticed a guy hanging on and was distressed. Kayak was on the way so I kept going but it was unnerving.I had to breaststroke most of the way out to get through the waves, but switched to freestyle for the swim back in.
What would you do differently?:

Learn how to freestyle through waves. Spend more time in OWS group swims.
Transition 1
  • 02m 13s
Comments:

Ran up from the beach across timing mat then walked to bike area. Threw on socks and shoes got back out.
What would you do differently?:

Run the entire way.
Bike
  • 39m 57s
  • 10 miles
  • 15.02 mile/hr
Comments:

I went way too easy. This was not a difficult track but I wasn't sure how hard to hammer. Beginners inexperience.
What would you do differently?:

Ride harder.
Transition 2
  • 01m 19s
Comments:

OK Transistion.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 32m 41s
  • 3 miles
  • 10m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

Cramped up after the first hundred yards. Stopped and stretched the calves and went fine after. Did have to stop and walk a couple of times but got motivated to finish strong.
What would you do differently?:

More bricks in training. I've got to figure out the calf cramping issue.
Post race
Warm down:

Wife and kids came over to congratulate me. Had some water and a bananna and just relaxed.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Need to train more.

Event comments:

This was my first tri, so overall I'm happy to finish. Lots of areas for improvement but now I know what needs work for the next one.




Last updated: 2008-08-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:12:08 | 440 yards | 02m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 12/18
Overall: 290/374
Performance: Average
Suit: None
Course: Square out across and back.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:13
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
00:39:57 | 10 miles | 15.02 mile/hr
Age Group: 16/18
Overall: 225/374
Performance: Below average
Wind: Cross-winds
Course: three loop course
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 89
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:19
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:32:41 | 03 miles | 10m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 16/18
Overall: 329/374
Performance: Below average
Course: Out and back loop
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3