5430 Long Course Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Boulder, Colorado
United States
5430 Sports Corp.
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 39m 36s
Overall Rank = 446/1004
Age Group = F25-29
Age Group Rank = 22/65
Pre-race routine:

Woke up around 3 & stayed in bed trying to sleep more until 4:50. Changed into race outfit & got everything assembled. Drove to the resevoir while eating 2 clif bars & drinking some gatorade.
Event warmup:

No real warm-up. Got my transition area set up & went to the bathroom. Got to the beach 7 minutes before wave 7 started at 7.
Swim
  • 36m 27s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

The swim went well, but I think I am capable of going faster. The start was pretty chaotic, but I got into a groove in the second half.
Transition 1
  • 02m 4s
Bike
  • 2h 58m 38s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.81 mile/hr
Transition 2
  • 01m 37s
Run
  • 2h 00m 51s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 14s  min/mile
Post race
Warm down:

Enjoyed meeting up with my husband, his parents, my mom, and some friends! I'm lucky to have such wonderful support.

Event comments:

I did 2 other triathlons before this, a sprint in 2004 & a half-iron in 2005. Looking back I don't think I was ready to take on the half-iron in 2005; I walked most of the run & finished in 7:02. Over the past 4 years I have done 5 marathons and have seen my running improve. I decided to try another triathlon and starting training in May 2009. I was happy I was able to complete this race well. :)




Last updated: 2009-08-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:36:27 | 2112 yards | 01m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/65
Overall: 340/1004
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:04
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:58:38 | 56 miles | 18.81 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/65
Overall: 671/1004
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: I felt that I paced this well. On the second half of the first lap I felt tired and slowed a bit, but did well on the second lap overall. Ended up passing some people on the second half of the second lap & felt fresh & good. For only 3 months of bike training I am pleased with this outcome.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:37
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:00:51 | 13.1 miles | 09m 14s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/65
Overall: 383/1004
Performance: Average
Course: I think I am capable of doing better on this as well, but considering the heat & rolling hills I think I did pretty well. I slowed a tiny bit on the second lap, but overall kept a good pace & did not need to stop to walk. Passed people at the end of the second lap & felt tired, but good at the finish!
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]