Timberman - Half Iron - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Gilford, New Hampshire
United States
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Overcast
 		Total Time = 6h 50m 58s
Overall Rank = 1886/3000
Age Group = 34-39
Age Group Rank = 106/250
Pre-race routine:

I was in the 18th wave so I had to wait around for an hour and 20 minutes to start. I hung around and talked to people. Ate a bagel, had an Ensure, then a bar. I should have had a gel before the swim started.
Event warmup:

Swam a bit.
Swim
  • 46m 55s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 13s / 100 yards
Comments:

It was really calm in the morning, but by the time our wave went it started getting choppy. Everyone had to deal with the same thing, so I am not using it as an excuse as to why I swim so slow. I found feet to follow a few times which was great.
What would you do differently?:

I need to get stronger on the swim. Siting more would be good too.
Transition 1
  • 02m 23s
Comments:

I had a long run to the bike mount area, but I am happy with this T time.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 3h 30m 20s
  • 56 miles
  • 15.97 mile/hr
Comments:

I was hoping for a better time here, but I am happy with how I performed overall. Got up to 40 mph on the downhill.
Transition 2
  • 02m 41s
Comments:

T2 went well.
Run
  • 2h 28m 39s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 21s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt good on the run, but wasn't able to turn it on and go any faster. The turn around here is kind of brutal, you get to see the finish line as you turn and head out for the second loop.
Post race
Event comments:

I think this is a great race. I think people starting in later waves miss out on the post race stuff (unless they finish in under 6hrs) because everything is basically picked up. That would be a downside I would say. Otherwise, great race, I would do this one again.




Last updated: 2009-11-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:46:55 | 2112 yards | 02m 13s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/250
Overall: 0/3000
Performance: Average
Suit: Blue Seventy Helix
Course: Well marked with triangle buoys. Not much to say about it.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:23
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
03:30:20 | 56 miles | 15.97 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/250
Overall: 0/3000
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Hilly for the first 15 miles, then fairly flat for the next 15 or so miles. The next 15 miles is a kind of false flat uphill, so you don't get as much speed as you would think. The last 10 or so miles is winding with a nice downhill at the end.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:41
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:28:39 | 13.1 miles | 11m 21s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/250
Overall: 0/3000
Performance:
Course: Double out and back
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
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