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Sprint Triathlon Sunday March 24, 2013 7:00AM
Location: Carney Island Park, Ocala, FL Lake Wier
Swim: 750 meter 17:06
T1: 2:32
Bike: 12.43 miles; 33:54; 23mph
T2: 0:55
Run: 5km; 21:36
Total time: 1:16:03
Rank: 5th overall; 1st in Age group
The rundown:
Race day started early as I needed to be on site early enough to pick up my race packet and not feel rushed. I woke up at 03:40 and we left the house by 04:30 and arrived at Carney Island Park just before 06:00. I picked up my race packet and with Desiree's help, got prepared with tatoo race numbers and transition zone set up. We headed down to the beach and It was still pitchdark. We could barely even see the start line of the saloon much less the police turn around so you're 50 m out.
The swim:
I was sitting towards the front at the beginning of the swim as we headed out towards the first buoy, I was sitting about top 15. As we rounded the first buoy, the pack started to come together and I had a very difficult time seeing where the second buoy was. The sky was still dark and I was looking to follow the lead boat light, but started to fatigue in the arms and ended up making it out of the water 39th.
T1:
The run out of the water to the transition area was pretty long and when I got to my area, I quickly pulled off my wetsuit. I pulled my bike off the rack but forgot to put my helmet on first and my helmet rolled onto the ground. I tilted my bike up against me to pick up a helmet, but the bike slid onto the ground as I was struggled to get my helmet on. I finally picked my bike up and got out of transition as quickly as possible. Just before jumping on month to my bike, I saw that my chain had dropped off the chainring. Fortunately, this was not overwhelming for me, so I quickly shifted into the big ring and spun the crank around to get the chain back onto the crank.
The bike:
I quickly got settled into my rhythm on the bike and was pushing a nice tempo. I made up a lot of ground and passed a bunch of people. I ended passing two females which started three minutes behind me on the swim. So I realized that I lost a good amount to ground on the swim. however looking to make it back on the bike. I was never passed on the bike and came into the dismount area feeling pretty good.
T2:
I quickly hustled running into my transition area with my bike mounted on the rack, took my helmet off, got my shoes on, and off I went. Desiree said I beat a few people out a transition which made up a few more places.
The run:
Once I got onto the run course, I was a little concerned that my legs would feel like bricks as I did Earlier in the week running off the bike in training. I kept calm and consistently my legs turning over realizing I was running low 7:00s and feeling pretty good. Around the turnaround point, I started counting how many guys were in front of me- about seven. I run into the final straight seeing the finish line and could hear Desiree's voice cheering me on. She said that I got fifth or sixth and that I was did great. I felt great after crossing the finish line and felt that I could have push myself harder both on the bike in the run.
Final thoughts:
I was surprised at how well I did. I realize that my training was going well as I made an effort to run every time off the bike even if it was for only about a mile. I still need more time in the water, especially in open water getting comfortable and fluid.
All in all, it was a great way to start the season with my first triathlon a good result.
Thanks for the support.
Pictures: http://imageshack.us/g/1/10081689/
Sprint Triathlon Sunday March 24, 2013 7:00AM
Location: Carney Island Park, Ocala, FL Lake Wier
Swim: 750 meter 17:06
T1: 2:32
Bike: 12.43 miles; 33:54; 23mph
T2: 0:55
Run: 5km; 21:36
Total time: 1:16:03
Rank: 5th overall; 1st in Age group
Race day started early as I needed to be on site early enough to pick up my race packet and not feel rushed. I woke up at 03:40 and we left the house by 04:30 and arrived at Carney Island Park just before 06:00. I picked up my race packet and with Desiree's help, got prepared with tatoo race numbers and transition zone set up. We headed down to the beach and It was still pitchdark. We could barely even see the start line of the saloon much less the police turn around so you're 50 m out.
The swim:
I was sitting towards the front at the beginning of the swim as we headed out towards the first buoy, I was sitting about top 15. As we rounded the first buoy, the pack started to come together and I had a very difficult time seeing where the second buoy was. The sky was still dark and I was looking to follow the lead boat light, but started to fatigue in the arms and ended up making it out of the water 39th.
T1:
The run out of the water to the transition area was pretty long and when I got to my area, I quickly pulled off my wetsuit. I pulled my bike off the rack but forgot to put my helmet on first and my helmet rolled onto the ground. I tilted my bike up against me to pick up a helmet, but the bike slid onto the ground as I was struggled to get my helmet on. I finally picked my bike up and got out of transition as quickly as possible. Just before jumping on month to my bike, I saw that my chain had dropped off the chainring. Fortunately, this was not overwhelming for me, so I quickly shifted into the big ring and spun the crank around to get the chain back onto the crank.
I quickly got settled into my rhythm on the bike and was pushing a nice tempo. I made up a lot of ground and passed a bunch of people. I ended passing two females which started three minutes behind me on the swim. So I realized that I lost a good amount to ground on the swim. however looking to make it back on the bike. I was never passed on the bike and came into the dismount area feeling pretty good.
T2:
I quickly hustled running into my transition area with my bike mounted on the rack, took my helmet off, got my shoes on, and off I went. Desiree said I beat a few people out a transition which made up a few more places.
The run:
Once I got onto the run course, I was a little concerned that my legs would feel like bricks as I did Earlier in the week running off the bike in training. I kept calm and consistently my legs turning over realizing I was running low 7:00s and feeling pretty good. Around the turnaround point, I started counting how many guys were in front of me- about seven. I run into the final straight seeing the finish line and could hear Desiree's voice cheering me on. She said that I got fifth or sixth and that I was did great. I felt great after crossing the finish line and felt that I could have push myself harder both on the bike in the run.
I was surprised at how well I did. I realize that my training was going well as I made an effort to run every time off the bike even if it was for only about a mile. I still need more time in the water, especially in open water getting comfortable and fluid.
All in all, it was a great way to start the season with my first triathlon a good result.
Thanks for the support.
Pictures: http://imageshack.us/g/1/10081689/
