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Stokesdale, North Carolina
United States
Jones Racing Company
Total Time = 2h 48m 6s
Overall Rank = 61/190
Age Group = Novice
Age Group Rank = 2/9
Pre-race routine:

I got up about 6am, showered, and then had 3 scrambled eggs, two pieces of turkey bacon, and two cups of coffee.

I got to the site about 7:30; I aired up tires, picked up my packet, and got marked. After that I setup my transition area, and I took my bike out for a quick ride to make sure everything was working well. Then I found my buddy who had come to watch and sipped on some water.
Event warmup:

This would be my first wet suit swim, and I had rented a sleeveless suit. I got in the water and swam out to the first buoy just to get a feel for things. The water was cold (65 or so), but it was really only cold on my face.
Swim
  • 27m 17s
  • 1500 meters
  • 01m 49s / 100 meters
Comments:

Overall, I was really pleased with this swim. It was a triangle course, and I feel like I swam the first two legs really well. My sighting was good, I never got fatigued, and I felt like I was on pace. When I rounded the second turn buoy to start the 3rd and final leg, I did not turn sharp enough and got a little off course. The paddle boarder at the turn motioned me over, and I got corrected pretty quick. However, I had a hard time sighting for about half of this leg. I just could not find a sight buoy or wavy man, and I ended up just trying to follow the swimmers in front of me. I finally saw the wavy man with about half the leg to go, so I hammered down to try pick up a little time.
What would you do differently?:

The only thing I would do differently is better estimate how sharp I need to turn at the buoys. I was thinking a 90 degree turn the entire time; it should have been more like a 120 or so.
Transition 1
  • 01m 56s
Comments:

So I was pleased with this. I just took my time and refused to get in a hurry. I removed my cap and goggles while running to transition, and I also got my suit down to my waist. Getting my suit off was pretty simple, and I grabbed my gel bottle, put on my shoes and helmet, and ran with the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Not a thing.
Bike
  • 1h 24m 34s
  • 27 miles
  • 19.16 mile/hr
Comments:

I hit the bike and took off; I got a held a little bit trying to get out on the main road by a couple of guys in a gator and a course marshal. I do not know if they did not realize there were riders behind them or what, but they slowed 3 or 4 of us down a bit. I did not get to worked up and took the time to gather myself.

The bike went well. I tried to stay on target related to effort, and I believe I did a good job of hitting the effort level I had planned before the race. I went back and forth with a few other riders and overall the ride was uneventful.

The only hassle was near the end of the second loop and maybe 3 miles from the finish, two riders who (I think) were on the first loop held up two cars. I got caught behind them and when the cars finally passed, I was right in the wake of the exhaust, which sort of sucked.

Regarding nutrition, I had one bottle on the bike, Gatorade. I tried to drink about once every 10 minutes. If I do not do this, I forget about it and get behind. I am still not sure if I really drank enough on the bike. I did not consume all of the bottle; I had maybe 20 ounces. I was pretty thirsty on the run and had dry mouth really bad. I am going to try to start consuming a bit more in training and see how it goes.

I also had a gel bottle of honey, molasses, and salt. This is what I had used in training, and it had worked well. I took just under 3 ounces of this on the bike. About one ounce when I got on the bike, about one ounce at the 30 minute mark, and about one ounce at the 1 hour mark. Each ounce is around 100 calories.
What would you do differently?:

I probably should have dialed my effort back. While the ride went well, I would pay for it a little on the run.
Transition 2
  • 02m 30s
Comments:

Got off at the dismount line and quickly found my rack. I had some trouble putting my socks on. I had them rolled up so I could get them on quickly, but my feet were still wet.
What would you do differently?:

I need to practice here more. I might also just sit down next time to put on socks and shoes.
Run
  • 51m 51s
  • 10 kms
  • 05m 11s  min/km
Comments:

So I was pretty unhappy with this run. While I am not fast, I consider running to be my strength. I have dropped about 10 pounds over the winter, and I have seen some significant improvements in my training pace. However, I did not get on the bike much the last 4-6 week prior to the event, life happened! Not much you can do and I refuse to worry about it.

With that said, I am pretty sure my run was a direct result of not having the bike fitness I really needed, and I am ok with that. This was a really hilly course, and it sucked most of the way. I walked aid stations and dumped water over me at most stations. I also drank at each station, and I learned I do not like the taste of HEED.
What would you do differently?:

Get more time in on the bike!
Post race
Warm down:

I had a bottle of water, a Pepsi (my first in months), and a piece of pizza. I found my wife, kids, and buddy and hung out for the awards.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I needed more time on the bike in training.

Event comments:

Overall, I am really happy with this race. While the run sucked, this was my first international distance (and second tri that I finished) and am pleased with how I did. I should have spent more time on the bike in the 4-6 weeks leading up to the race, but with a family (3 kids, 6 and under) and busy job, it just was not going to happen. Regardless, I am in this to stay active, be a good role model for my kids, and have fun. All three objectives were achieved, in that regard.

I am not sure what I am going to do next. It is easier for me to stay motivated with a race on the schedule. But we have a pretty busy summer. I might just put it on autopilot for the summer and run. We will see!

While I know a lot of members are familiar with JRC events, I will throw my two cents in and say Benji and Hope are awesome. They put on a great race, with activities for the kids! I would and will do JRC events in the future.




Last updated: 2014-04-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:17 | 1500 meters | 01m 49s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/9
Overall: 0/190
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 65F / 18C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:56
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:24:34 | 27 miles | 19.16 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/9
Overall: 0/190
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:30
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:51:51 | 10 kms | 05m 11s  min/km
Age Group: 0/9
Overall: 0/190
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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] 5

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