Half Vermont Journey - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Salisbury, Vermont
United States
Vermont Sun Fitness Center
74F / 23C
Sunny
Total Time = 6h 34m 32s
Overall Rank = 113/129
Age Group = f35-39
Age Group Rank = 6/8
Pre-race routine:

we were camping and it rained really hard for 2 days prior to the race. I felt like I had the flu by race day morning. really not in the mood to race at all.
Event warmup:

Not really any warm up, just set up transition and lets get on with it.
Swim
  • 43m 6s
  • 2177 yards
  • 01m 59s / 100 yards
Comments:

I felt good on this swim. Especially considering my lack of preparation for this event.
Transition 1
  • 01m 44s
Comments:

I took my time in transition. I knew this is when the race really begins for me and I knew I was not prepared at all going in to this.
Bike
  • 3h 25m 30s
  • 56 miles
  • 16.35 mile/hr
Comments:

I really depend on the bike to be my strong leg. My friend blew out a tire a few times so I stopped to give up gear, probably costing me "precious"time, but what the hell... it's not like I was in the running to win this event anyway and it was his first half ever. I felt really bad for him.That's not why my bike sucked, I just wasnt' moving with those headwinds.
Transition 2
  • 01m 44s
Comments:

Stupid bike kept falling on the ground everytime I tried to rack it! Geez... anyway, I finally got myself together and got the hell out of transition.
Run
  • 2h 22m 30s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

I knew my bike sucked and I needed to keep plugging along if I didn't want to come in last. By now both butt cheeks are on fire, cramping and the quads are starting in too. By mile 11 I'm ready to call it a day until I see Barbara. She runs with me to mile marker 13. She's awesome!
What would you do differently?:

Cut my toenails. I think I'm going to lose 2 and they hurt like hell.
Post race
Warm down:

Nice post race events/ give aways

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My lack of preparation, although overall I ended up with a 21 minute PR. Who would have guessed? The crosswind/ headwind kind of sucked.Otherwise I can't complain. It's just a long distance no matter how you slice it, it's gonna be hard.

Event comments:

I was a little taken back after the awards, I came back to transition to get my stuff and it was like a free for all. Nobody was watching who was taking what and all of the transition barriers were down. WTF? Not that anyone wants my stuff, but I wouldn't want to have to buy it again. I could barely afford it the first time!




Last updated: 2009-06-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:43:06 | 2177 yards | 01m 59s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 113/129
Performance: Good
Suit: wetsuit
Course: around 2 buoys twice. water was crystal clear and calm.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:44
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:25:30 | 56 miles | 16.35 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 114/129
Performance: Below average
Wind: Headwind
Course: The course is back and forth, pretty boring to say the least. The head wind going in one direction was so ridiculous I felt like I was staying in place. At the turn around I could finally get some speed going.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:44
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:22:30 | 13.1 miles | 10m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/8
Overall: 105/129
Performance: Average
Course: Rolling hills, felt like more up than down. I guess that's not possible since it was an out and back. Absolutely breathtaking views, I must say.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4