Gatorade Triathlon Series: Race 3 Raby Bay (Aust)

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Brisbane, Queensland
Australia
USM Events
30C / 86F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 23m 51s
Overall Rank = 373/530
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 53/69
Pre-race routine:

Packed all my stuff the night before.
I normally have a energy bar about an hour before the race but forgot to buy one this week so I had a banana instead, I'm just not a big breakfast eater before a race.
Had an energy gel about 10 mins before the swim with some water.
Event warmup:

Did a few stretches.
Jumped into the water with 4 minutes to go before the start and swam around to warm up. Was only treading water for about 30 sec.
Swim
  • 14m 29s
  • 750 meters
  • 01m 56s / 100 meters
Comments:

The start was a nightmare. I started from the middle of the pack and got knocked around a bit (I did some knocking of my own as well). After about 100 meters everybody started to spread out and I was able to get into a rhythm. The last time I raced I wasted a lot of energy in the swim trying to keep sight of the course markers. This time I tried to use other swimmers as a guide and only checked a couple of times to make sure I was on course.
What would you do differently?:

I've got to get closer to the front of the swim pack before the start to try and get some clear water and not get knocked around as much.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Bike
  • 44m 6s
  • 20 kms
  • 27.21 km/hr
Comments:

I was able to put my shoes on, while on the bike a lot easiser this time. When I jumped on my bike I peddled with my feet on top of my shoes for a while until a came to a downhill section of the course and then strapped my feet in while rolling down the hill. The rest of the ride went well but am still being passed by a lot of other competors.
What would you do differently?:

I need to keep up my training on the bike, it has slipped in the past few weeks on it showed.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 25m 15s
  • 5 kms
  • 05m 03s  min/km
Comments:

Started out pretty slow feeling like I wanted to stop (this is normal). Felt better after about a kilometer and was able to pick up the pace. Stared to get a couple of blisters on my feet towards the end of the run which is unusual.
What would you do differently?:

Make sure I don't wet my shoes as I run and take a second or two to check that they are on right and won't slip around and blister my feet.
Post race
Warm down:

I had a heap of water, watermelon and bananas.
I forgot to stretch as I was fairly stuffed after the race.


What limited your ability to perform faster:

I haven't been training as much over the past few weeks and so I think it told on the day. If I want to improve, three swims over three weeks and riding to and from work (this is only 6km each way) is just not enough.

Event comments:

I'm happy with my race and still enjoy racing around in the heat but I know I can improve. I can still achieve my goal of finishing in the top half of my age group but it may take a bit longer then I first though.

I will be trying to find more time for training before the next race in January but that could be a problem with Christmas just around the corner.




Last updated: 2004-12-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:29 | 750 meters | 01m 56s / 100meters
Age Group: 58/69
Overall: 354/530
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Out and back rectangle course
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:44:06 | 20 kms | 27.21 km/hr
Age Group: 53/69
Overall: 346/530
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: 3 laps of a 7km loop
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:25:15 | 05 kms | 05m 03s  min/km
Age Group: 55/69
Overall: 379/530
Performance: Good
Course: 2 laps of a 2.5km loop
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2004-12-19 8:55 PM

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Subject: Gatorade Triathlon Series: Race 3 Raby Bay (Aust)

2004-12-19 10:41 PM
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Subject: RE: Gatorade Triathlon Series: Race 3 Raby Bay (Aust)
Congrats for Race 3!

I'd kill for your run time after the swim and the bike, you've done well on little training.

Oh and watch those blisters I took my shoe off after the last tri and saw red. Ouch!
2004-12-19 11:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Gatorade Triathlon Series: Race 3 Raby Bay (Aust)
Congratulations! We had comparable races. Enjoy the festive season.

Are you lining up for Race 4?
2004-12-21 7:27 PM
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Subject: RE: Gatorade Triathlon Series: Race 3 Raby Bay (Aust)
Thanks for that guys.

I'm planning to run race 4 but I guess my results from that race will depend on how big the festive season is.

Merry Christmas to you both.

Paul
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