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Saturday Aug 26, 2017 #
2 PM
Swimming (Open Water) race 8:44 [3]
National Triathlon Relays - Swim ~ 500m
My first triathlon but, given it was a four person relay, i didn't have to worry about transitions and i got breaks in between each discipline whilst my teammates completed their legs. I was off first on each leg in Tewkesbury 2nd team.
Really wished i wasn't off first on this as i have never done an open water swimming race before. Course was a simple 'U' in the rowing lake - 225m up, 50m across, 225m back. I started quite near the front - stupid. In the heat of the moment, not wanting to get swamped by arms and legs, i set off fast. Felt good for the first 300m but then my arms got really tired. I tried touching the floor to rest but it was too deep so I laid on my back for a few seconds then cruised to the finish. I thought I was way down the field but i still came out reasonably high up which was surprising given i could have done much better.
My first triathlon but, given it was a four person relay, i didn't have to worry about transitions and i got breaks in between each discipline whilst my teammates completed their legs. I was off first on each leg in Tewkesbury 2nd team.
Really wished i wasn't off first on this as i have never done an open water swimming race before. Course was a simple 'U' in the rowing lake - 225m up, 50m across, 225m back. I started quite near the front - stupid. In the heat of the moment, not wanting to get swamped by arms and legs, i set off fast. Felt good for the first 300m but then my arms got really tired. I tried touching the floor to rest but it was too deep so I laid on my back for a few seconds then cruised to the finish. I thought I was way down the field but i still came out reasonably high up which was surprising given i could have done much better.
3 PM
Cycling (Road) race 25:37 [4]
ahr:166 max:176
14.4km avg 33.9km/h
National Triathlon Relays - Bike - 3 laps of the rowing lake
Going into it i thought this would be my weakest discipline but given i mucked up the swim this could end up going better and it did.
This will be the last time i wear trainers (i'm getting cleats on Tuesday) and the difference they make was painstakingly obvious.
On the first lap my cadence was too slow, trying to grind out too higher gear and just getting tired so after that i i dropped a gear span my legs and drafted whenever i could. Lots of room for improvement but with cleats and eventually aerobars i will hopefully see massive gains.
National Triathlon Relays - Bike - 3 laps of the rowing lake
Going into it i thought this would be my weakest discipline but given i mucked up the swim this could end up going better and it did.
This will be the last time i wear trainers (i'm getting cleats on Tuesday) and the difference they make was painstakingly obvious.
On the first lap my cadence was too slow, trying to grind out too higher gear and just getting tired so after that i i dropped a gear span my legs and drafted whenever i could. Lots of room for improvement but with cleats and eventually aerobars i will hopefully see massive gains.
Running warm up/down 13:06 [2] 1.4 km (9:21 / km) +6m 9:10 / km
ahr:133 max:153 shoes: Mizuno Wave Rider 19
WU & drills. Wouldn't get to do this at a normal triathlon
4 PM
Running race 16:04 [4] 4.5 km (3:34 / km) +26m 3:28 / km
ahr:168 max:181 shoes: Mizuno Wave Rider 19
National Triathlon Relays - Run - 1 lap of the lake
Of course i enjoyed this the most, and i finally knew what I was doing pacing-wise. I didn't set my watch or anything and just ran off feel. A very demoralising course round the rowing lake, but made better with each person i ticked off. Not wanting to stop for a drink at the aid station i instead chose the option of a shower so had cups of water chucked over me. Also made the leader (on leg 3 rather than 1) panic as i flew past.
Team finished in 103rd probably around half way down. Hopefully if i make improvements next time I will be in the first team pushing for higher up
Of course i enjoyed this the most, and i finally knew what I was doing pacing-wise. I didn't set my watch or anything and just ran off feel. A very demoralising course round the rowing lake, but made better with each person i ticked off. Not wanting to stop for a drink at the aid station i instead chose the option of a shower so had cups of water chucked over me. Also made the leader (on leg 3 rather than 1) panic as i flew past.
Team finished in 103rd probably around half way down. Hopefully if i make improvements next time I will be in the first team pushing for higher up
5 PM
Running warm up/down 9:09 [2] 1.1 km (8:19 / km) +2m 8:15 / km
ahr:133 max:142 shoes: Mizuno Wave Rider 19