Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Benton Harbor, Michigan
United States
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Precipitation
 		Total Time = 6h 02m 54s
Overall Rank = 1204/1786
Age Group = F35-39
Age Group Rank = 44/79
Swim
  • 34m 49s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 39s / 100 yards
Comments:

Decided last minute to not wear my wetsuit; water was warm. Excellent swim; felt great.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 04m 36s
Comments:

Much easier transition than normal ~ first time I did not have to strip off my wetsuit! Very long transition area though.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 3h 04m 8s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.25 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt really good on the bike, good nutrition, excellent split for me!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 2
  • 04m 18s
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 2h 15m 3s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

Not my best run; felt really bad about mile 9; had to walk a little.
What would you do differently?:

Not push so hard on the bike!
Post race
Event comments:

Very good race, I would definately participate again!




Last updated: 2009-11-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:34:49 | 2112 yards | 01m 39s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/79
Overall: 0/1786
Performance: Good
Suit: Orca Tri Suit
Course: Point to Point
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:36
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
03:04:08 | 56 miles | 18.25 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/79
Overall: 0/1786
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course: Fairly flat ~ nice roads.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 04:18
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:15:03 | 13.1 miles | 10m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/79
Overall: 0/1786
Performance: Below average
Course: Two loops, some hills.
Keeping cool Average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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