Black Diamond Triathlon - 1/2 Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Enumclaw, Washington
United States
Race Center Northwest
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 48m 38s
Overall Rank = 126/173
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 9/10
Pre-race routine:

The usual. Bagel, Bananna, and water... I shouldn't say the usual.. Didn't want to risk coffee this morning.
Event warmup:

THE USUAL.. Standing around talking to my friends, and family. Staying relaxing and enjoying the moment.
Swim
  • 35m 45s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 41s / 100 yards
Comments:

I was taking all the bouys wide.. Adding extra time to my swim. I never did get into a rythm. I kept telling myself to slow down, but the water was cold, and I just wanted to get done, and I WOULD HAVE TIME TO RELAX ON THE BIKE! Or so I thought.
What would you do differently?:

Really stay focused on form. I just never got into a rythm
Transition 1
  • 04m 6s
Comments:

My Air Stream water bottle feel off when I was running out of T1 after I hit a big pot hole. SUCH A LONG BIKE I had to go back for that extra bottle. I thought I would need all the water I could get my hands on.
What would you do differently?:

??? Avoid potholes.
Bike
  • 3h 50m 28s
  • 61 miles
  • 15.88 mile/hr
Comments:

What a terrible day.. I got a flat in the first 10 miles in my rear tire. I was still cold from the swim, and really caught off guard. Kept telling myself not to get down about it, but hey I want to do well. Oh well. Fix it and ride on! I had a bladder issue this day as well. I had to stop 4 times on the bike to pee. AND I MEAN PEE. Not a trickle.. We are talking weak knees pee. Then on mile 45 or so... FLAT AGAIN. REAR TIRE... Damnit. I haven't had flats hardly at all. This sucks. I am not having any fun yet! YET... I am 4 hours into this workout. I better start having fun!
What would you do differently?:

Maybe not get too many flats..
Transition 2
  • 02m
Comments:

Felt great... But had to pee 1 more time before the run!
Run
  • 2h 16m 19s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt good on the run. Had a negative split so I was pleased w/ that. Was able to finish strong, and feel good about the run. I would have liked to have been a lot faster (PR for 1/2 marathon is 1:45), but all in a days work I guess.
What would you do differently?:

Picked up my pace a little quicker than the last 10k
Post race
Warm down:

Exchanged war stories with all my friends who had finished, eaten, showered, had a few beers, and were waiting for me!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

FLAT TIRES, and SPARE TIRES (on me..aka love handles)...

This is all for run. I love this sport.

Event comments:

A great race... AA SPORTS does an awesome job in the northwest.




Last updated: 2005-09-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:35:45 | 2112 yards | 01m 41s / 100yards
Age Group: 3/10
Overall: 70/173
Performance: Average
I couldn't get my heart rate down.. I was pumping about 160 bpm
Suit: Full Orca Wetsuit
Course: 2 Loop Clockwise Course
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 04:06
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
03:50:28 | 61 miles | 15.88 mile/hr
Age Group: 10/10
Overall: 165/173
Performance:
Was ok.. Still high. The whole time I average about 155 or so..
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course: 1st loop 20 miles of some rolling hills 2nd loop 21 miles of some rolling hills, and a giant 2 mile cllimb, and 4 mile descent 3rd loop-was the same loop as the 1st one done over again. Kind of strange.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 02:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:16:19 | 13.1 miles | 10m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 9/10
Overall: 129/173
Performance: Good
170 HR the entire run.. Once I saw it drop to 168, but I think that when I looked down and saw that it had dropped, I got excited, and it climbed right back up
Course: Out and back, followed by another out and back, then back to the first out and back again. Strange course, but nice
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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