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Salamanca, New York
United States
Willow Creek Triathlon
86F / 30C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 36m 22s
Overall Rank = 151/201
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 5/12
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 6:30am, ate vegan overnight oats with mango chunks & OJ. Had a cup of coffee.
Event warmup:

Walked around, no real warm up.
Swim
  • 06m 50s
  • 300 yards
  • 02m 17s / 100 yards
Comments:

Even with a staggered start there were people all over. I had person on right shouting they needed kayak, person on left swimming in circles, person in front of me needed flotation device and person behind me yelled they were going to tread water! Swam over someone and had to weave around others. It was like a swimming obstacle course! Ended up doing breast stroke most of the swim due to crowding and sighting issues.
What would you do differently?:

Not much, started as one of last swimmers in hope to avoid issues but was unable to anyways.

Swim more OWS to get used to chop and limited ability to see in murky water.
Swim more to increase speed and endurance.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

No T1 times for this event.
What would you do differently?:

My bike shoes have laces, may have slowed down T1 a bit.
Bike
  • 55m 43s
  • 15 miles
  • 16.15 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike went better than I anticipated. Kept a good pace throughout.
What would you do differently?:

Bike more! Longer distances, faster pace, intervals, etc. Get faster!!
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Had trouble getting helmet off as it was caught on my sunglasses.
What would you do differently?:

Not much, had to put my running shoes in plastic bag and rip open which slowed me down, but this was same for everyone.
Run
  • 33m 48s
  • 3 miles
  • 11m 16s  min/mile
Comments:

Run was HOT and seemed to go on forever! Not happy with my pace at all, much slower than I usually run.
What would you do differently?:

Practice bike to run transitions. Get faster at running after biking 15 miles.

Run farther distances, faster pace, intervals, etc. Get faster!
Post race
Warm down:

Walking around the area, drank a bunch of Gatorade and water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of experience, extreme heat.

Event comments:

Didn't get to enjoy the festivities after the race due to lack of transportation shuttles back to retrieve car and bikes. The results kept changing and awards had to be handed back. Upsetting for younger triathletes who had to return their medals.




Last updated: 2012-07-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:06:50 | 300 yards | 02m 17s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/12
Overall: 111/201
Performance: Average
Suit: Triathlon Shorts & Sports Bra
Course: Triangular swim out to buoy and back
Start type: Wade Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:55:43 | 15 miles | 16.15 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/12
Overall: 160/201
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course: Rolling hills. Headwind most of the way and from the side. Direct sun, no hydration stations.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:33:48 | 03 miles | 11m 16s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/12
Overall: 157/201
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat but HOT!
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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