5430 Long Course Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Swim went OK. I started near the outside right. Got caught up in some slower traffic and moved further right to get around. The wave had men 50-54 and women 25-29. One of those women kept zig zagging in front of me much of the distance which was a bit annoying. The swim time includes a short run from the beach to the transition area.

Nothing except train more. The swim went well for the little bit of training I've done.

Went OK. I opted to put on socks, but that didn't use up much time.

Nothing

This was OK. I haven't done a lot of biking and only one ride longer than the course. Just tried to maintain a consistent effort without straining too hard.

Train more.

For long course running I use shoes that I have to tie so that took a little longer. I also had to use the restroom.

Nothing

I started out running just over an 8 minute pace. Slowed on the first hill, then picked it up again to just under 9 minute pace. The overcast burned off and the sun was heating things up on the run. About halfway through the first loop I started walking at the aid station for a few seconds to get in the fluids. My biggest complaint was the water was warm so I would also get a cup of ice and then have to play with that until I had some cold water to drink. In the second loop that started eating up time. I had a good shot to go under 2 hours on the run and weighed not stopping at the last couple aid stations, but I was getting too hot so I stopped.

Not much. Maybe work on pushing myself harder when running in the heat.

Grabbed some cold water, walked around a bit, did some stretching, got some food, cooled down, went to the beer tent.


Lack of sufficient training. However, for the amount of training I've done I was pleased with the result. I've only done one half ironman before and this race was 27 minutes faster.


This was the last 5430 Long Course. Ironman bought it and will call it Boulder 70.3.