Patriot Half Iron - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Freetown, Massachusetts
United States
Sun Sport Events
Overcast
 		Total Time = 5h 43m 22s
Overall Rank = 161/343
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 23/31
Event warmup:

swam 100 yds
Swim
  • 35m 10s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 40s / 100 yards
Comments:

not a bad swim. the sides of the swim course were uneven so you couldnt really tell how far along you were.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 1
  • 03m 45s
Bike
  • 3h 00m 24s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.63 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

train more on bike. its been my limiter for most events.
Transition 2
  • 02m 9s
Comments:

forgot my race belt (not required for the bike) so I had to turn around 1/2 mile from the transition and go back for the belt/race number
What would you do differently?:

put on race belt
Run
  • 2h 01m 57s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

had rough start to run with turn around for my race belt i left in T2, then my legs didnt feel right- i was tempted to walk, but struggled through first miles, then gradually picked up the pace
What would you do differently?:

more brick workouts, remember race belt
Post race
Warm down:

walked around area and drank a lot of water

What limited your ability to perform faster:

not enough training


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Last updated: 2009-02-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:35:10 | 2112 yards | 01m 40s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/31
Overall: 74/343
Performance: Good
Suit: Orca
Course: oblong 4 point couse
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:45
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:00:24 | 56 miles | 18.63 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/31
Overall: 151/343
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Rough Wet Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:09
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:01:57 | 13.1 miles | 09m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/31
Overall: 168/343
Performance: Below average
Course: rolling hills and residential areas
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
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