Ironman 70.3 Florida - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Orlando, Florida
United States
Ironman North America Athlete Services
94F / 34C
Overcast
Total Time = 8h 33m 9s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Swim
  • 51m 42s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 27s / 100 yards
Comments:

Good swim, faster than I expected.
What would you do differently?:

Learn to be more agressive. Because I have only been doing triathlons since March, I don't have much experience with getting swam over. My wave started at 7:03 the first part of the swim was good. I was able to get comfortable with my stroke and pace. However when the men's waves went off behind me, I was shocked by how agressive the men were. At one point my ankle was grabbed and I was pulled under water so that someone could swim over me. Sorry Guys!!!
Transition 1
  • 06m 31s
What would you do differently?:

Not talk to my support crew as much and GO TO THE BATHROOM.
Bike
  • 3h 51m 51s
  • 57 miles
  • 14.75 mile/hr
Comments:

Rain caused slowing down on the downhill. I was afraid of sliding or crashing in the turns so I was probably a little to conservative. I saw several people crash which increased my fear. I need to practice riding in the rain some more.
What would you do differently?:

Not stop to go to the bathroom in the rain. I was wearing a one-piece trisuit and pulling this back up soaking wet took me almost 10 minutes. Yuk! Double Yuk!
Transition 2
  • 05m 25s
Comments:

Changing from wet shoes and socks to wet shoes and socks was slowing me down.
What would you do differently?:

Possibly put my running shoes and socks in a bag to keep them dry.
Run
  • 3h 37m 41s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 16m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

The run was more like a shuffle. The course was extremely hot and the off-road portions were very un-even. Twisted my ankle about mile 6 in a pothole.

I don't even know where to start. The run if you want to call it that, I would say shuffle myself was a cross between the Bataan Death March and a long run inside a Sauna. I alternated running and walking but I was certainly doing more walking than running. My whole crew was cheering me on but I just did not feel like I had it in me. Hindsight being 20/20, I realize now that I had not eaten enough on the bike and was starting the run quite low on energy. As I went along the course, I noticed everyone was alternating running and walking and everyone was having a hard time. There were aid stations every mile. I stopped at each one taking sponges, ice, gatorade, cola and whatever they offered just to make it another step forward.

I have to be honest with you guys. The first lap of the three lap run course was almost my undoing. I really did not want to go on. There were several times I wanted to quit.

On the second and third laps I found my groove. That is not to say I was moving fast but at least I was not wanting to quit. I knew I was going to finish and I did. Final run time 3:37:41. Final overall time 8:33:09. Yes I know I might have the slowest finish time in the record books but I did finish.
What would you do differently?:

This run was pretty stressful for me. Coming from a running background having completed over 30 marathons and half marathons, I was really shocked at how miserable I was on the run. I know now that I had not eaten enough on the bike which was part of my problem but I was really dissappointed about how I felt.

Being three days after the race now, I can step away from this and realize this was a training event for me and not an "A" race and I have learned alot.
Post race

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Last updated: 2008-05-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:51:42 | 2112 yards | 02m 27s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit: Zoot Tri Suit
Course: Rectangle
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 81F / 27C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 06:31
Performance:
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:51:51 | 57 miles | 14.75 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Wind: Cross-winds
Course: Mostly flat, some rolling hills, carpeted sidewalk YUK!
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 05:25
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
03:37:41 | 13.1 miles | 16m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: HORRID
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]