Taupo Half Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Taupo, Taupo
New Zealand
20C / 68F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 6h 09m 16s
Overall Rank = 108/243
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 15/29
Pre-race routine:

Food - banana & yoghurt
Drink - replace & water
Stretching
Event warmup:

Stretching and jumps
Swim
  • 37m 41s
  • 2000 meters
  • 01m 53s / 100 meters
Comments:

Pleased with swim performance but could feel that bladder was full and a bit painful during the swim.
What would you do differently?:

Stop drinking earlier.
Transition 1
  • 07m 11s
Comments:

Had to visit toilet during transition.
What would you do differently?:

Stop drinking earlier and put more lubrication on wetsuit.
Bike
  • 3h 16m 8s
  • 90 kms
  • 27.53 km/hr
Comments:

Surprised myself with the time, thought I would be closer to 3h30m. Probably could push harder next time in good conditions.
What would you do differently?:

Wear sports grade sunscreen.
Transition 2
  • 02m 39s
Comments:

Pleased with this transition. Didn't take shoes off while on bike.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 2h 05m 37s
  • 21 kms
  • 05m 59s  min/km
Comments:

Steady pace and drinking frequently to follow up leppin every 35 mins. Had to stop for toilet but probably inevitable at this stage.
What would you do differently?:

Sports grade sun screen
Post race
Warm down:

Stretching gently. Walking.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Only the amount of training. I feel I can improve my cycling performance and fitness which would also help my run performance.


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Last updated: 2011-09-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:37:41 | 2000 meters | 01m 53s / 100meters
Age Group: 8/29
Overall: 77/243
Performance: Good
Suit: Blue seventy
Course: Lake, rectangular course,calm conditions and light rain.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Shot
Water temp: 17C / 63F Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 07:11
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:16:08 | 90 kms | 27.53 km/hr
Age Group: 18/29
Overall: 142/243
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Hills out of Taupo then undulating to Reporoa and back. Hardest part was 65 to 80 km section slightly uphill then fast downhill into Taupo again. Rain at first but dried up.
Road: Rough Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:39
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:05:37 | 21 kms | 05m 59s  min/km
Age Group: 12/29
Overall: 95/243
Performance: Good
Course: 2 laps out and back undulating by the lake.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5