Spudman Triathlon 2008 - TriathlonOlympic


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Boise, Idaho
United States
75F / 24C
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 30m 30s
Overall Rank = 22/176
Age Group = Male 35-39
Age Group Rank = 5/21
Pre-race routine:

None! Arrived late and had my hands full just setting up my transition area in time! Definitely got my heart rate up.
Swim
  • 33m 43s
  • 1500 meters
  • 02m 15s / 100 meters
Comments:

This course was much longer than the advertised 1.5k distance. But it is a beautiful course with clean water.

To avoid the mass of bodies (was paranoid about my goggles getting knocked off my head!) I took the first several buoys very wide. It was only my second triathlon, so I'd decided beforehand to just swim a conservative pace. I was able to complete the entire course without stopping or switching to another stroke, which was very satisfying.

I really enjoyed this swim.
What would you do differently?:

Swim faster and get in with groups of swimmers.
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

Time is estimated, as they didn't split out the transition times in the results sheet for some reason. I thought my T1 went well. I got my wetsuit off quickly.
Bike
  • 1h 08m 51s
  • 24.85 miles
  • 21.66 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike segment was also longer than advertised. My powermeter indicated 26.6 miles and a 23.5 mph average.

This is a nice, scenic course with a hefty amount of climbing. My plan going into the bike was to hit the climbs 20-30 watts over threshold power and then rest on descents, which were long and steep enough to spin out the top gear. I'd also planned on dropping the pace and upping cadence a couple miles before the bike finish, to prepare for the run.

I must have come out of the water just behind of a huge group of people, as I was passing folks nonstop the first several miles of the bike. I had separated pretty nicely by the time I reached the main climb of the day. Felt very good all the way up and then bombed the descent on my aero bars. I passed a couple guys like they were standing still (thanks to my 195 lbs).

Finished the rest of the ride feeling great. Dropping pace and spinning before T2 works very well for me as I was feeling energetic and ready to run.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 2
  • 00m 30s
Comments:

Estimated time. I was in my shoes and running very quickly.
Run
  • 47m 55s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

I consider this to be my best run effort (yet!). I'm fairly heavy for a triathlete/runner and I've struggled with one issue or another my entire time running (usually ankles/knees). I've been conservative in training and always run an easy pace.

Everything just seemed to come together nicely for me today. I credit my bike pacing and fueling. I finished both bottles of water/electrolytes along with my entire gel flask. Backing off the pace towards the end of the bike helped my legs make the switch to running.

I briefly stopped/walked three times at aid stations, making sure I stayed plenty hydrated. I also dumped water on my head to stay cool. I kept a higher pace than I do in training and felt fine. The course had areas of trees to run under which was very nice.

Great run, great race!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Hung out and chatted with friends; cheering for other finishers.

Event comments:

I love this race. It is very well run and a great course.

This was my second triathlon and I'm excited about future races.


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Last updated: 2008-07-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:43 | 1500 meters | 02m 15s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 0/176
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 65F / 18C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
01:08:51 | 24.85 miles | 21.66 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 0/176
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth  Cadence: 99
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:30
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:47:55 | 06.21 miles | 07m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/21
Overall: 0/176
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5