Here is my BT race report for the sprint I did last weekend! (It doesn’t look as good cut and pasted… Here’s the link again.)
Race info: The Power Sprint Triathlon
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The Power Sprint Triathlon
2009-05-31
Glen Allen, Virginia
United States
Richmond Multisports
83F / 28C
Sunny
Triathlon - Sprint
Total Time = 1h 29m 39s
Overall Rank = 329/449
Age Group = Clyde
Age Group Rank = 17/23
Pre-race routine:
I did a pretty good job organizing ahead of time. Loaded up my car, packed my bags, got my coffee ready so I just had to press the button and set my breakfast on the counter so I wouldn't have to search for anything. This was crazy... The transition area opened at about 5:30am, and I live an hour or so from the race, so I set my alarm to go off at 3:10am (so I could hit the snooze a few times!). Well, there was a HUGE thunderstorm. Long story short it knocked my power out. No alarm clock (glad I was already awake), no lights, no coffeemaker, no microwave, so my morning plan was shot from the get-go. I wound up making a tiny peanut butter sandwich with French bread from the refrigerator (even though I couldn't toast it) and buying coffee from 7-11. Adapt and overcome!
Event warmup:
No warmup really. Walked from the parking lot to the transition area. Set up transition. Body marking, chip pickup. Port-a-potties. Begin loooooooooooong wait for swim.
Comments:
I waited nearly two hours from the time the first swimmer hit the water to when I finally started my swim. This gave me plenty of time to work up some good nerves about the swim!
What would you do differently?:
Estimate my swim time better to get a lower number and not wait so long to get in the pool. I was seeded 466 and placed 320 in the swim. I also plan to get some private swim instruction to help my technique.
T1
Comments:
Took a little time to catch my breath, put on my socks, take a gel/water, etc. Only strange thing was, for some odd reason, I decided to go under the bar with my bike. I did it fine but it retrospect, I would stage my stuff in a more logical fashion (i.e., on the other side of the bar, if that was the direction for exiting on the bike. At this point I wouldn't dream of a flying bike mount, so I ran my bike as best I could to the mount line, stopped and got on and got going.
What would you do differently?:
Set up transition better, in relation to the direction of the course.
* Someone named ARAVIND IMMANENI did this transition in 30 seconds. If you frequent this board and happen to read this, I'd like to talk to you about how you managed that!
Comments:
I wanted to make sure I didn't start too fast and burn myself out for the end of the bike and the run, so I moderated my pace early and picked it up gradually. Even though it was a short distance, 17mph is a good pace for me. I realized all my riding has been long, slow distances. Speedwork might help. Otherwise I felt pretty good about the bike. I could definitely see the benefits of my recent riding.
What would you do differently?:
Maybe train some speed.
T2
Comments:
I felt good about this transition. Again, no major occurrences. Helmet/bike shoes off, running shoes (with brand new Yankz!) on. Took another gel and more water and off I went.
What would you do differently?:
Take the gel and water while running maybe?
Comments:
Running the bike back to the transition rack helped loosen my legs up. I moderated my initial speed on the run, just like the bike. I stopped a little bit for water, otherwise the run was pretty much on my current standard of 10 minute mile pace. Naturally I want to get faster!
What would you do differently?:
Get faster!
Post race
Event comments:
This was a lot of fun and a good choice for my first race. I'm now looking forward to even more!
Last updated: 2009-04-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:24 | 328.07999 yards | 02m 16s / 100yards
Age Group:
18/23
Overall:
320/449
Performance:
Good
Suit:
Oomph Kahuna Race Shorts
Course:
Pool snake swim
Start type:
Inside Pool
Plus:
Water temp:
83F / 28C
Current:
Low
200M Perf.
Good
Remainder:
Average
Breathing:
Average
Drafting:
Below average
Waves:
Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time:
04:08
Performance:
Average
Cap removal:
Good
Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck?
Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:43:32 | 12.43 miles | 17.13 mile/hr
Age Group:
18/23
Overall:
292/449
Performance:
Good
Wind:
Little
Course:
Flat, flat, flat!
Road:
Smooth Wet
Cadence:
Turns:
Good
Cornering:
Good
Gear changes:
Average
Hills:
Race pace:
Comfortable
Drinks:
T2
Time:
01:36
Overall:
Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Average
Racking bike
Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Good
Running
00:33:01 | 03.1099999 miles | 10m 37s min/mile
Age Group:
17/23
Overall:
341/449
Performance:
Good
Course:
Flat as well.
Keeping cool
Average
Drinking
Just right
Post race
Weight change:
%
Overall:
Good
Mental exertion [1-5]
3
Physical exertion [1-5]
3
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:
Average
Race evaluation [1-5]
4
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