Memorial Hermann Bridgeland Triathlon (1/8th IM)

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Memorial Hermann Bridgeland Triathlon (1/8th IM) - TriathlonShort Course


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Cypress, Texas
United States
ONURLEFT SPORTS
 		Total Time = 1h 47m 50s
Overall Rank = 390/600
Age Group = M 20-24
Age Group Rank = 16/16
Swim
  • 15m 39s
  • 482 meters
  • 03m 15s / 100 meters
Comments:

I can't swim straight and zero visibility so had to sight frequently.
What would you do differently?:

More open water and sighting practice.
Transition 1
  • 02m 53s
Comments:

Terrible. I was extremely fatigued after the swim and tried to recover some before the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Learn how to mount my bike with my shoes already clipped in.
Bike
  • 45m 53s
  • 14 miles
  • 18.31 mile/hr
Comments:

My calf was tight for a couple miles, took a little while to loosen up.
What would you do differently?:

Should have gone to an easier gear to keep my cadence up.
Transition 2
  • 01m 40s
Comments:

First time taking my shoes off while still on the bike and jumping off while in motion.
What would you do differently?:

Still putting socks on for the run, need to see how my feet handle sockless running.
Run
  • 41m 45s
  • 3.3 miles
  • 12m 39s  min/mile
Comments:

Very difficult
What would you do differently?:

Run more
Post race
Event comments:

Looking forward to doing it next year.




Last updated: 2009-05-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:39 | 482 meters | 03m 15s / 100meters
Age Group: 16/16
Overall: 0/600
Performance: Below average
Suit:
Course: OWS, one right hand turn
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Good Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 02:53
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:45:53 | 14 miles | 18.31 mile/hr
Age Group: 12/16
Overall: 0/600
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: In the shape of a "T". Two right hand turns, two U-turns.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 70
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:40
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Bad
Running
00:41:45 | 03.3 miles | 12m 39s  min/mile
Age Group: 16/16
Overall: 0/600
Performance: Bad
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? No
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] 4

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