This past Sunday was the Copper Creek Tri in Pleasant Hill. First and foremost, a big thanks to the race organizers and volunteers - you did a great job and made this race a great experience. This was my first sprint tri and the main purpose for me was to work out any kinks in the swim and transition, and just enjoy the opportunity to race.
Swim:
The morning started off with a fog covered lake which caused a slight delay in the race getting started. The swim started off in the water, and when the cannon went off, out we went. I started about mid-pack and endured a quite a few start/stops/kicks for the first 200 meters or so before I found a decent groove and some feet to follow. The swim felt good and I was nice and relaxed and felt good coming out of the swim. I think I could of pushed a bit harder and ended up with a better time.
Time: 16:07
T1/Bike:
T1 was pretty eneventful, but I know I could improve on getting out of the wetsuit, putting on my bike gear, and a better bike mount. The bike course started off pretty weak - it took me about 3 miles before I could feel my legs regaining their strength. As I regained my speed, strength and found a good cadence I felt much better and started to pass some people. I hadn't been on the course before the day so I was surprised by the hills on the course. Nothing too crazy, but they were challenging and added some variety to the course. Ironically the name of the city the race was held was Pleasant Hill - only thing 'pleasant' about the hills was the descent :). Coming back into transition I felt great and was ready for the run.
T1: 2:10Bike: 37:15 - ~20 mph average
T2/Run:
As I came into transition I tried to dismount off my bike and almost bit it - luckily I regained my balance and got my bike mounted in transition and threw on the running shoes. Ouch! Mile 1-2 were pretty painful from the bike. Nothing I could really do except run through the pain. (Note to self: more brick workouts!). The run course was also a bit hilly and challenging. I also had some stomach cramping going on through the run, but it was manageable. With 1 mile left in the course I gave it all I had and pushed through the finish line.
T2: 1:00Run: 24:10
Total: 1:20:40
I was hoping for a better swim, bike, and run time but I was happy overall with the race and it's a good baseline to work from for the rest of the season.
Swim:
The morning started off with a fog covered lake which caused a slight delay in the race getting started. The swim started off in the water, and when the cannon went off, out we went. I started about mid-pack and endured a quite a few start/stops/kicks for the first 200 meters or so before I found a decent groove and some feet to follow. The swim felt good and I was nice and relaxed and felt good coming out of the swim. I think I could of pushed a bit harder and ended up with a better time.
Time: 16:07
T1/Bike:
T1 was pretty eneventful, but I know I could improve on getting out of the wetsuit, putting on my bike gear, and a better bike mount. The bike course started off pretty weak - it took me about 3 miles before I could feel my legs regaining their strength. As I regained my speed, strength and found a good cadence I felt much better and started to pass some people. I hadn't been on the course before the day so I was surprised by the hills on the course. Nothing too crazy, but they were challenging and added some variety to the course. Ironically the name of the city the race was held was Pleasant Hill - only thing 'pleasant' about the hills was the descent :). Coming back into transition I felt great and was ready for the run.
T1: 2:10Bike: 37:15 - ~20 mph average
T2/Run:
As I came into transition I tried to dismount off my bike and almost bit it - luckily I regained my balance and got my bike mounted in transition and threw on the running shoes. Ouch! Mile 1-2 were pretty painful from the bike. Nothing I could really do except run through the pain. (Note to self: more brick workouts!). The run course was also a bit hilly and challenging. I also had some stomach cramping going on through the run, but it was manageable. With 1 mile left in the course I gave it all I had and pushed through the finish line.
T2: 1:00Run: 24:10
Total: 1:20:40
I was hoping for a better swim, bike, and run time but I was happy overall with the race and it's a good baseline to work from for the rest of the season.
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