Tri For The Cure - TriathlonSprint


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Chandler, Arizona
United States
Tri Scottsdale
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 58m 16s
Overall Rank = 85/484
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 27/139
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 4:00 a.m., ate part of power bagel with peanut butter and bagel. Got things ready. Ate last part of bagel at 5:00 a.m. Left the house at 5:25 and arrived in plenty of time. Had bike racked by 5:45 a.m. Transition area included a black balloon tied to my TYR bag. Hung around with Denise and Karen; got camera from car as I realized I could take their photos as they raced at 7:00 a.m. and I didn't race until 8:15. Used porta potties three times during morning.
Event warmup:

None, really. Meant to jog a little and stretch, but got caught up in visiting with other athletes.
Swim
  • 11m 53s
  • 400 meters
  • 02m 58s / 100 meters
Comments:

I was completely deflated when I saw the swim result. I really thought I rocked the swim. I did not rest at all, I didn't see anyone pass me, and I went around several swimmers. Dean said he timed me at 10:20, which was closer to my goal of doing the swim in under 10 minutes. I can't believe the run to transition took 90 seconds, but if so, then nearly everyone else is still a much faster swimmer than me, which could easily be the truth.
What would you do differently?:

I lost some time touching each end of the pool and ducking under the lane lines. Dean suggested I swim under the lane lines next time instead. Also need to learn to push off much harder.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

No time on T1 or T2 as they are wrapped into the bike split. But I did use some strategy here. Since it's a short race, I used platform pedals and therefore only had to change shoes once. Another part of my strategy was to NOT use any timing devices, so I didn't have to turn them on or put them on. I also strapped a black helium balloon to my gear bag and it was very easy to see my spot. I didn't lose any time in transition.
What would you do differently?:

MAYBE learn to run without socks so I wouldn't have to put socks on my wet feet. Someday I will also have to learn how to do a flying dismount.
Bike
  • 29m 18s
  • 8 miles
  • 16.38 mile/hr
Comments:

I really can't believe that the bike was my strongest leg, but there it is! I really hammered. One lady passed me directly at the beginning of the bike leg, and I thought it was the lady I had sprinted out of the pool to beat. I spent the rest of the leg trying to catch her, but never did (turns out she wasn't the same lady after all). Only one other woman passed me -- on a Scott Plasma. That was OK with me. I passed several ladies. Noticable headwind going up Alma School, but got the tailwind going down Arizona Ave.
What would you do differently?:

Still need to slow down too much on corners. Need to learn how to turn a tighter corner without slowing as much.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Just racked my bike, took off my helmet,spent half a second wondering if there was anything else. There wasn't so I ran out of there. I wasn't quite sure where to go, but someone quickly directed me.
What would you do differently?:

I had looked at the transition area for bike in and out, but I forgot to figure out in advance where the run out was. I need to find that out in advance next time.
Run
  • 17m 5s
  • 2 miles
  • 08m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

I was really bummed that women passed me on the run. Usually my run is my strong suit. But almost immediately I experienced side stitches on my left side. I just kept going. Dean said I looked slow on the track, although a sub-9 is pretty good for me.
What would you do differently?:

I think the Garmin would have helped in this situation. I think I could have pushed just a little more had I known
Post race
Warm down:

None. Just stood around and talked for a while. Stretched at home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Speed conditioning on the run.

Event comments:

I had prepared myself for the worst because I had heard bad things about last year's race. But it turned out very well organized and fair. Medals a little chintzy, but it is a fund raiser and not every tri gives medals in the first place. A good season opening event, although I'm glad I raced my all. Otherwise it would be too short.




Last updated: 2009-03-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:53 | 400 meters | 02m 58s / 100meters
Age Group: 89/139
Overall: 292/484
Performance: Below average
Suit: ESCKTC top and Zoot tri shorts
Course: Serpentine through 50m pool, steps out of pool, 1/10th mile run to transition on concrete
Start type: Inside Pool Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:29:18 | 08 miles | 16.38 mile/hr
Age Group: 19/139
Overall: 65/484
Performance: Good
Dean said that he timed me at an average speed of 18 mph.
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: 2 loops of 4 miles each. City streets coned off from traffic. All right-hand turns.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:17:05 | 02 miles | 08m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 41/139
Overall: 112/484
Performance: Average
Course: Two loops around the high school property plus one and a quarter laps around the high school track. Was billed as 2.25 miles; if it was only two miles, then that's about right for the time.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3