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Metroplex Sprint Triathlon - Sunday - TriathlonSprint


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Grand Prairie, Texas
United States
Ironhead Race Productions
82F / 28C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 03m 55s
Overall Rank = 52/106
Age Group = Clyde
Age Group Rank = 4/10
Pre-race routine:

Started routine with packing my bag the night before. This included a frantic search for my 310XT which I thought I had lost.
Watched a bunch of transition how-to videos as I had not trained it and this was my first tri.
Decided therefore to take our Yoga mat instead of a floor towel.
On race day I got up at 4am to have 2 slices of bread and then head to the course to the be there for the 5:30am transition opening.
Until 6:45 I hang out with my wife and of course visited the restroom as I do before every race

Event warmup:

Tested the water temperature, as it was cold and windy.
Swim
  • 10m 37s
  • 443 yards
  • 02m 24s / 100 yards
Comments:

I trained for the swim the last 4 weeks. I did 600 yards freestyle in the pool (non-stop) just a few days ago and today I could not keep freestyle up for 405m. The wave where so high that they came over my head and I swallowed water when I tried to breath.
I used breaststroke a lot as I could barely see goggle where fogged up after 1/8 of the swim, luckily my breast stroke is faster than some others people freestyle.
Also I kept bumping into people.

What would you do differently?:

Start further in front and try to focus more on my own rhythm and style.
Train more swimming.
Get better goggles

Transition 1
  • 02m 29s
Comments:

Ditched the bike gloves, but used my socks.
Smooth transition, need to put on shoes in place as I only have bike shoes.

What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 31m 19s
  • 11 miles
  • 21.08 mile/hr
Comments:

I trained on the dam a few times, even with wind. I aimed for a 18+mph speed and was delighted with my speed that I could push. I even passed a few people. I do love the bike leg.
I gained a lot in the corners, guess my long year of mountain biking and road-motorcycles paid off.
Almost crashed when I went in a corner fast, tipped brake, front wheel slipped and I held my bake and finished the last mile strong. Not crashing is due to the same situation mastered on road motorcycles before a few times (and crashed on motorcycle quite a few times).

What would you do differently?:

Get aero bars (already bought used once on BT).
Look for bike-tri shoes as I might gain some time in transition.
Aero helmet is ordered as well.
Train more for speed than just endurance.

Transition 2
  • 00m 54s
Comments:

Opened shoes on bike, but stuck to foot and came off bike.
Then shoe dropped and I had to carry it in.
I was using my normal running shoes, not even speed laces.
Lacing shoes in stress was way to time consuming. Need to look into speed laces for next tri.

What would you do differently?:

Look for tri-bike shoes.
Get speed laces for running shoes
Run
  • 18m 44s
  • 2 miles
  • 09m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

I aimed for a 9 to 10 minute mile and started with 8:30ish, ended with 9:02 and I am very happy with it.
After 0.75 miles I had the biggest grin on my face for the remainder of the race as I knew I was going to finish strong and finally be a triathlete!
My wives cheering at the end pushed the rest out of me, her support there was awesome!

What would you do differently?:

Nothing, around 9min/mile for me is fantastic!
Post race
Warm down:

Eat candy bar, drink cup of water and my wife and I chat with parents that waited for their daughter that did her first tri.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The wind was nasty and caused the lake to be a bit rougher than I liked.

Event comments:

Ironhead is known for great races without fancy stuff afterwards.
I got what expected!


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Last updated: 2012-05-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:10:37 | 443 yards | 02m 24s / 100yards
Age Group: 7/10
Overall: 0/106
Performance: Below average
Suit: N/A
Course: Simple 405m triangle close to shore in Joe Pool Lake. The lake is rather big and as a result the waves where high with the strong winds.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 82F / 28C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Bad Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:29
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:31:19 | 11 miles | 21.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/10
Overall: 0/106
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: In and Out on dam, due the openness the dam is windy and later in the day hot in the sun.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 84
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:54
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
00:18:44 | 02 miles | 09m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/10
Overall: 0/106
Performance: Good
Course: 1 mile out and back with minimal incline.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %0
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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