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Comments: This is a VIOLENT swim start. There is a lot of contact with this. I started 3-4 rows from the front and about 20 ft. from the dock. At the start, there is mass pandamonium. Lots of kicking and hitting. I definitely panicked a bit in the first 2-3min., but kept my head and was able to swim. I swam inside the buoy line initially and it was a little bit less crowded. There is never a time on this swim when you aren't surrounded by lots of people though. I was stuck behind somewhat slower swimmers, but to pass them was tricky and would have required a lot of effort, so I just settled in and drafted. Very little energy was spent in this swim by me, which was a good thing. I feel as though I could have swum a little faster time-wise, but was still quite pleased overall. What would you do differently?: Nothing  Transition 1
Comments: Long run from swim to T1. I was deliberate, but not fast.  Bike
Comments: 2 loop course with significant hills. Rained like crazy. riding through lakes in the roads, going down Keene was a bit terrifying, but I rode the downhills pretty much all-out in aero position. I passed a lot of people. The 2nd loop I passed Dan (Docswim) and he looked good. I talked with him for about 1 min. The 2nd loop was slower for several reasons: 1. weather was worse on 2nd loop. 2. I bonked a bit on mile 85, and I needed to back off on the pace to get in some nutrition. 3. I wanted to run the marathon and I felt that the overall pace had to come down a bit. Overall this was a smart move as I was able to do well on the marathon. My nutrition was thrown a loop, because it was sooooo cold and I needed less hydration. I had drunk too much in the way of fluids and was feeling bloated. So I backed off on the pace and ate gels. This worked quite well. Conditions were awful. Was freezing on the bike. I had a great nutrition plan, which had to be altered on the spot because of the weather. I was aiming for 19.5mph on the bike and surpassed my goal. I think averaging over 20mph on the bike next year on this course should be very do-able:) The rain did not hurt my run time, but slowed the bike a bit IMHO. The hills were my friends on this course, as they were my REST. What would you do differently?: Have more evenly paced lap paces. Transition 2
Comments: you don't rack your bike in a race like this. Socks were soaked in T2 bag, so I decided to run without socks in shoes. Can you say blisters? Running with wet socks might have been better, but I made the choice to go without..... What would you do differently?: Dry ziplock with socks/shoes.  Run
Comments: Pouring rain the whole run. This kept me cool, but near the end I was getting pretty cold. Did well on nutrition. 1. Gatorade 2. Water 3. Gels 4. Bananas 5. Cola I saw Rick (Daremo), Dan, and Rob (MaineRob) running well out there. I saw Scott (Yaqui) as well, but he was in the zone and didn't see me. The first part of the run I felt great. I was averaging under 8:00min/mile for the 1st 10 miles. I was feeling great until mile 18, then my pace really fell off. Only walked the last big up-hill, and even ran the last mile in 7:30 pace! Crossed the finish line as happy as could be, and then was shivering and chattering. You can see in one of my photos that running at the end... it was like I was running on water! The main thing that hurt my pace in the 2nd half of the mary was pain in the feet and quads. Post race
Warm down: Ate pizza, wrapped a silver blanket around me. My Lips were blue, and as I got my bike and bags from transition, and prepared for the long walk to the car... BUT I bumped into a nice couple from San Diego, and they were really nice, they sensed I was a bit hypothermic. They were staying at a resort with a shuttle service. They arranged for me to take the shuttle back to their resort, while Megan and I waited inside for my wife to arrive. The kindness of strangers.... Event comments: 10/10 race. Excellent venue. Volunteers were awesome. Very organized. Zero complaints. I am registered for 2009! Profile Album Last updated: 2007-09-17 12:00 AM
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 2008-07-22 11:45 AM |
Champion  14740      Happy Valley Gold member |  Subject: Ironman USA |
| 2008-07-22 12:22 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Expert 1166 Northern VA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Great race Fred! That's an incredible time; I can't imagine that run with no socks. Congratulations Ironman! |
| 2008-07-22 12:28 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Expert 839 Portland, OR Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Awesome race!!!! I can't imagine racing with no socks  Way to execute a plan even if it wasn't your original one - I'm so impressed with you guys racing all day in the rain. WOW! |
| 2008-07-22 12:37 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Champion 9601 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Awesome. You did yourself the biggest favor by adjusting down you fluid intake in the cold. That was key to saving the day and a mistake many others make. EXCELLENT job IRONMAN! |
| 2008-07-22 12:44 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Cycling Guru 15135 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Great race! Congrats Ironman! I was looking for you on the second run loop as you and my LP roommate were not far apart, but I saw him and didn't see you so figured you either bonked hard and were way back or I had just missed you in the crowd somewhere. Glad to se I just missed you in the crowd! |
| 2008-07-22 1:43 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Master 1555 Maine | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Unbelievable race Fred! I considered going sockless for the run as well, but I guess it's good that I didn't . |
| 2008-07-22 2:12 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Master 1929 Madison | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Great job! Congrats! |
| 2008-07-22 3:03 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Pro 4474 Canandaigua NY Gold member | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Awesome race! Nice job adjusting your strategy as needed! |
| 2008-07-22 3:22 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman USA Great time and great attitude. Very inspiring. Congratulations. |
| 2008-07-22 4:11 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman USA Congratulations Ironman! Great effort ... even though the elements were "not the best" ... you were awesome!!! |
| 2008-07-22 4:21 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Extreme Veteran 407 Greenwood, SC | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Great race and amazing time! I grew up 45 minutes from Penn State and went to med school there. Beautiful area. |
| 2008-07-22 4:32 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Pro 4045 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro Silver member | Subject: RE: Ironman USA As I already mentioned to you, awesome race!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats |
| 2008-07-22 5:05 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Master 1263 CT | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Awesome job! It WAS tough out there — nearly impossible to stay warm on the bike! Congrats Ironman!! |
| 2008-07-22 9:05 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Veteran 236 Lansdale, PA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA What an awesome job!!! You rock, Ironman! |
| 2008-07-22 9:11 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Champion 19058 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Great race Fred! Impressive way to adjust to conditions and make it so you could run strong and finish well. You trained well and it shows in your results..congrats Ironman! I agree it was an amazing venue with volunteers, location, town folks all supporting us the athletes. |
| 2008-07-22 9:24 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Elite 2422 Norwich | Subject: RE: Ironman USA As everyone else has said, awesome race out there. The weather just seems so terrible. |
| 2008-07-22 9:31 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Champion 5857 New York, NY Gold member | Subject: RE: Ironman USA awesome job ironman!!! your training sure shows! |
| 2008-07-22 9:56 PM in reply to: #1549038 |
Elite 2993 West Point Gold member | Subject: RE: Ironman USA You simply owned that course out there--what an awesome effort, congratulations on a superb race, not to mention the weather your battled through and still come out as awesome as you did!?! WOW! Congrats!! |
| 2008-07-23 7:05 AM in reply to: #1549038 |
Master 1420 Reston, VA Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Great race Fred. It was nice to see you out on the course and congrats on a fantastic race. |
| 2008-07-23 9:09 AM in reply to: #1551304 |
Champion 6524 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Fred, you had such an awesome race and I am sooooooooo happy for you!! You worked so hard for it. Can we starting talking KQ attempt for next year???? It was great meeting you and seeing you before the swim start! You rocked it. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good job racing smart, too |
| 2008-07-23 9:25 AM in reply to: #1549038 |
Expert 1074 Madison, MS Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Wow! I'm impressed. Given the conditions, you had one heckofa great race. Congrats! |
| 2008-07-23 9:47 AM in reply to: #1549038 |
Elite 2915 New City, New York | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Great race Fred. Very Impressive! Sorry we didn't get to meet but there is always next year |
| 2008-07-23 11:26 AM in reply to: #1549038 |
Not a Coach 10612 Media, PA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Awesome job Fred! Good decision-making let you acess all that fitness you've built up in training. Well done Ironman! |
| 2008-07-23 11:47 AM in reply to: #1549038 |
Bob 2197 Binghamton, NY | Subject: RE: Ironman USA YOU DA MAN!!!! Way to go Fred!!! It was awesome tracking you on Sunday. Kudos to you for adapting your hydration and adjusting your nutrition, that's hard to do in a race situation. Sorry to hear about your feet, I hate running in soggy socks but it is an extra layer. I'm seriously considering a CF slot for next year. Now that you've used up the bad weather, next year should be perfect! |
| 2008-07-24 6:26 AM in reply to: #1549038 |
Champion 14740 Happy Valley Gold member | Subject: RE: Ironman USA One thing I forgot to emphasize in my report was to thank the people that made this event possible for me: 1. Tracie (my wife) who allows me to obsess over this crazy hobby and supports me 100% Thanks again... Fred |
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Overall Rank = 233/2340
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 50/386
Ate granola cereal, yogurt, carbopro.
Drank coffee.
Tracie, my and Andy were driven down by my Dad to the start.
Nothing too much...