Ironman 70.3 Canberra - Triathlon


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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Australia
World Triathlon Corporation
28C / 82F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 46m 19s
Overall Rank = 493/935
Age Group = 2529
Age Group Rank = 77/112
Swim
  • 41m 14s
  • 1900 meters
  • 02m 10s / 100 meters
Comments:

water wasn't actually that cold and the water was nice and flat.
What would you do differently?:

swim harder
Transition 1
  • 04m 46s
Bike
  • 2h 49m 32s
  • 90 kms
  • 31.85 km/hr
Comments:

3 laps were all within second of each other - was happy with ride. course was challenging with some good hills but some good downhills too.
Transition 2
  • 02m 8s
Run
  • 2h 08m 37s
  • 21.1 kms
  • 06m 06s  min/km
Comments:

sun got really good and i struggled having not trained in the heat very much.
Post race
Warm down:

beer beer and more beer

What limited your ability to perform faster:

the temperature

Event comments:

this was my first half ironman. i was happy with how the event was organised and run.




Last updated: 2014-02-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:41:14 | 1900 meters | 02m 10s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/112
Overall: 0/935
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 18C / 64F Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:46
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:49:32 | 90 kms | 31.85 km/hr
Age Group: 0/112
Overall: 0/935
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:08
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:08:37 | 21.1 kms | 06m 06s  min/km
Age Group: 0/112
Overall: 0/935
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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