Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Benton Harbor, Michigan
United States
CAPRI Events
Overcast
 		Total Time = 6h 00m 2s
Overall Rank = 888/
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 124/190
Pre-race routine:

One gel before the swim. Forgot body glide for my neck
Event warmup:

stretched out my ankle
Swim
  • 37m 5s
  • 2310 yards
  • 01m 37s / 100 yards
Comments:

Overall I felt like it was a great swim. The current was with us and I swam very well. I drafted when I could, my navigation was ok (probably could have been better...or worse). I was very comfortable and pushed hard (especially at the end).

I am actually suprised that the time here was so slow.
What would you do differently?:

I forgot body glide on my neck which got pretty chewed up.
Swam even harder
Transition 1
  • 03m 19s
Comments:

I need to work on getting on my bike and keeping the shoes on my bike.
What would you do differently?:

leave shoes on the bike and jump on.
Bike
  • 3h 02m 18s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.43 mile/hr
Comments:

Nutrition was better this race. I was more careful with my amounts.
What would you do differently?:

Ride harder
Transition 2
  • 06m 58s
Comments:

Putting on compression socks took forever...again.

What would you do differently?:

I need to work on my dismount
Run
  • 2h 10m 25s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 58s  min/mile
Comments:

My ankle did not hurt, but it was sore. It appears to be getting better.
What would you do differently?:

I would not have a bad ankle. I would run faster.
Post race
Warm down:

Iced my ankle.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My ankle

Event comments:

Looking at my overall time, I am suprised at how long this took me. I felt better than my time, but I know that I was taking it easy. I think the condition of my ankle had a big impact on this race...it is disappointing.




Last updated: 2009-08-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:37:05 | 2310 yards | 01m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/190
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: straight line
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:19
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
03:02:18 | 56 miles | 18.43 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/190
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course: Out and back
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 80?
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 06:58
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:10:25 | 13.1 miles | 09m 58s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/190
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: 2 loops
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
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