Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Racine, Wisconsin
United States
HFP Racing
73F / 23C
Overcast
Total Time = 5h 47m 39s
Overall Rank = 896/1206
Age Group = XL3
Age Group Rank = 5/14
Pre-race routine:

Hung out with some BT'rs for dinner, then a ride to the Ramada Limited to relax and digest. Woke up at 4:30, had a bagel and PB, Pop Tart and one Gel. Sipped Gatorade.
Event warmup:

Really no time. Wasn't rushed, but time seemed to slip awy quicly, before i knew it the transition area was closing and I was walking to the beach!
Swim
  • 27m 51s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

Everyone said it was shorter than the 1.2 posted, if it was, so be it. I didn't go out too crazy. Was on the outside, let the amped up guys go nuts for awhile, then I'll dial them in. I was cutting through traffic pretty well, sighting more often that I normally do, but the whole time I kepy telling myself to relax, high elboes, rela, high elbows and was just cruising along. At one point I was a little off course and almost ran into a life guard, probably costed me some time, but I was fine.
What would you do differently?:

A little better navigation, if I ever got gutsy enough to move to the front at the start, I'd probably drop some time.
Transition 1
  • 03m 5s
Comments:

This was a normal T1 for me, although i was diligent on getting myself prepared correctly vs. rushing and having something missing or being uncomfortable. Sat down, dried my feet off, took the sand off, put on my socks. Stood up gathered my thoughts on what i wanted to do, sip of GU2O and I was off!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Last year 3:11.
Bike
  • 2h 47m 5s
  • 56 miles
  • 20.11 mile/hr
Comments:

Well this was a nice surprise! Averaged over 20! 56 miles! I was shocked. I always remember to stay relaxed and to stay smooth at the beginning of the race. People were flying by me left and right. Stay with you plan. "on your left", stay on your plan. After 12 miles I looked at my Garmin and I had a 19.8 average. Hmmmm. That sounds nive, i think last year i was around 19.6, so if I could hold this I'd be happy. I could go a little faster. So for the next 24 miles or so, I was able to bump it up a bit to 19.8/19.9. I really wanted 20, but was it worth the extra effort and the agony I'd feel on the run. Not really, stay comfortable. Before I knew it Garmin was telling 20.00, with 6 to go. Stay on it, but stay smooth.

I really enjoyed the course, nice and flat. I thought i really did corners well today. I think watching the TdF helped me. I was able to get back up to speed quickly. The pack of riders I was with, in a non drafting kinda way, were mostly females. Nice brief conversations, plus not bad PB. :) Came of the bike without any cramping, which was a major deal last year.
What would you do differently?:

Can't complain.
Transition 2
  • 02m 8s
Comments:

Good T2, had to pee like nobody's business, but i wasn't going to stop during the bike and ruin my 20 mph average!
2:52 last year.
What would you do differently?:

Pee on my bike. NOT!
Run
  • 2h 27m 32s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 16s  min/mile
Comments:

My biggest improvement, and still today I have no idea how it happened. Was hurting pretty good, ran past the first photographer and then walked up the hill. Ran some more to the first aid station, walked. Could fiund anyone to pair up with, so i ran/walked most of the course. I had a few good stretches of running, but always went to walk at the aid stations.

Was mixing each aid station, water, Heed, Electrolytes. Kept that going and tummy had no issues.

Saw lots of Donkai, which is always fun when you are on the course.
What would you do differently?:

Run more, then run a little bit more up hill.
Post race
Warm down:

FOOD! Diet Coke! Oreos!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training

Event comments:

I am still shocked at this result. Was totally not expecting to beat last year's results. I really have not trained as much as I should have, volume was down, but maybe I'm a better racer than I give myself credit for. I don't take anything for granted and my expectations were low. Maybe that helped, I didn't have as much anxious energy as last year. I was calm and had a blast.

A special thanks to the Bauer's and Vande Berg's for toting me around for the weekend. You guys are great. To all the other BT/Donkai, you guys are a great group, glad to have met you all and thanks for all the cheering and support, it really means a lot.




Last updated: 2009-07-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:51 | 2112 yards | 01m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/14
Overall: 437/1206
Performance: Good
Last year 29:44
Suit: 2XU Comp Full
Course: Point to point
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:05
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:47:05 | 56 miles | 20.11 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/14
Overall: 671/1206
Performance: Good
Last year 2:51:36
Wind: Little
Course: Modified loop.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:08
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:27:32 | 13.1 miles | 11m 16s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/14
Overall: 10044/1206
Performance: Average
Last year 2:39:45
Course: loop
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
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