High Cliff Triathlon - Half Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Sherwood, Wisconsin
United States
Midwest Sports Events
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 5h 41m 45s
Overall Rank = 177/473
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 304/76
Pre-race routine:

Early rise, bagle with peanut butter
Check,recheck,recheck bag
Event warmup:

none to speak of
Swim
  • 32m 11s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 31s / 100 yards
Comments:

Pretty rough out there. Where I live there is no open water close and nothing that gets as rough as at High Cliff but I am a fairly strong swimmer and open water does not freak me out so just chugged along, felt pretty good. Could have pushed harder but had a long day ahead.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 01m 49s
Comments:

Went slow to get heart rate down after running up hill.
Bike
  • 2h 53m 52s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.33 mile/hr
Comments:

Nice ride, had some wind pushing back up Lake Shore Drive. I stuck to my nutrition plan better than last time. I cut an uncrustables of my sons into quarters to get something solid in which tasted very good. The wind near the end kicked my ass a bit but I have never been very stong on the bike. I was hoping to keep average over 20 but wasn't meant to be
What would you do differently?:

Push a bit harder, I tend to space out on long rides and let intensity drop.
Transition 2
  • 02m 13s
Comments:

I took a lot longer than usual here. Wanted to make sure to sunscreen and get a good drink in. Also had to put on socks and a ace compression brace on the right ankle.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Run
  • 2h 11m 39s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 03s  min/mile
Comments:

Here is where things got interesting. I have been having trouble outside right ankle since the Green Bay marathon, ligament I believe. My brother that I am doing Louisville full (first one) in August reminded me to walk a lot or DNF if it feels like it worsens. I haven't quit yet and the thought of that is not something I want to entertain. Last year High Cliff was my first half and half way up the hill both quads seized up on me and made for a miserable day. I wanted to test my fitness so I ran the hill and was very pleased that all felt great in my legs and the ankle was uncomefortable but tolerable. I kept thinking how surprised I was with how good I felt. Then stupidity set in. I know I needed nutrition but nothing sounded good. I had two hammer gels on me but refused to comsume and besides I felt good. Then mile 8-9 the wheels came off and my good day went bad. Had to walk/run it in, I know better, just lost my mind. Those last few miles I remember telling myself I should stick to sprints.
What would you do differently?:

Use my head and stick to my plan!!!
Post race
Warm down:

Couldn't eat so just walked around until I felt better. Was fun watching my friend Charlie finish his first half strong. Talking to him reminded me not to get down and why we do this.

Event comments:

Hopefully I learned from my mistakes. We will find out in 12 months.




Last updated: 2009-05-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:32:11 | 2112 yards | 01m 31s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/76
Overall: 0/473
Performance: Average
Suit: blue seventy speed suit
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:49
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:53:52 | 56 miles | 19.33 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/76
Overall: 0/473
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: Nice course little different than last year seemed to have a couple more hills
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:13
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:11:39 | 13.1 miles | 10m 03s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/76
Overall: 0/473
Performance: Below average
Course: I was not a cross country (or for that matter any kind of) runner so I actually prefer paved over trail runs.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Bad
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
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