EagleMan Ironman 70.3 Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Cambridge, Maryland
United States
Columbia Triathlon Association
98+F / 37C
Sunny
Total Time = 5h 03m 44s
Overall Rank = 112_M/1059_M
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 34/213
Pre-race routine:

Woke up early packed stuff up, finishing touches on things and headed to transition. Weren't as early as we typically are but still had plenty of time. Set everything up and waited.
Event warmup:

Stretched and loosened up a bit after taking a gel before the swim.
Swim
  • 34m 30s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 38s / 100 yards
Comments:

Thought I had a pretty good swim here but the time does not reflect how I felt. Clearly something was not right with the swim for everyone at the race. I was just disappointed in my split b/c I was already digging out of a big hole compared to last years result.
What would you do differently?:

As always, try and find someone to draft off of.
Transition 1
  • 01m 57s
Comments:

Fairly solid considering how slow I usually am.
Bike
  • 2h 26m 36s
  • 56 miles
  • 22.92 mile/hr
Comments:

Pretty pleased with my bike - better than last year and I didn't feel great for the first 15-20 miles - legs felt tight and weak with no extra push but that subsided and I was able to turn in a good bike. I did drop my EFS bottle cruising at 23-24+ and had to do a U-turn to go back and find it - luckily I did and it was fine. A bit bummed about that but I did best I cold to make up for lost time. I am happy with the bike and thought I played it smart - stretching, sitting up and leaving something for a really good run.....so I thought..........
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really - feel better at the beginning?
Transition 2
  • 01m 55s
Comments:

Not a terrible transition here at all - always want to be faster but I am pretty pleased
Run
  • 1h 58m 46s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 04s  min/mile
Comments:

And I thought I'd be alright with this.....man was I WRONG!!! Reflecting back I can't be disappointed with this performance considering the heat and the fact I don't train my body to respond to a hard LONG run coming off a hard long bike. Thank goodness Ricardo was running with me for the majority of the run b/c it would have been extremely difficult to go it alone. He caught me just after mile 1 and we ran until mile 10 - from there he flet good and I couldn't bring myself to push with him any longer. I hit every aid station and used tons of ice and water plus some timely shots of Coke. I did continue to drink my PowerBar flask but alas I just couldn't force my legs to turn over. Stopped more than a few times to squat and stretch plus a bathroom break right on the side of the road. I am happy that I pushed the last mile and came in under 7:40 for the last 1.1m - at least I had that. Sadly my first 2 miles were also pretty good - 7:45,7:50 - so the rest was REAL SLOW.
What would you do differently?:

I am going to attempt to train a bit differently in preparation for Augusta 70.3. I want to end the year with a GREAT run off that bike and therefore I need to put in some HARD efforts more closely simulated to a race feel in order to know I can come off and run well.
Post race
Warm down:

Waded in the Choptank for a good 15min before heading back to get my recovery drink. Then I signed up for a massage and while I waited for my turn I grabbed a quick bite and found some of the other guys to catch up. After my massage I tried to relax in the heat before we decided to hit the road - a long 5hr ride home was not the greatest but what can you do.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training and maybe some mental weakness - probably a bit of both!


Event comments:

Another good experience at Eagleman. Really appreciate the volunteers who helped all of us manage our way through the misery - they are incredible for giving up there time particularly on a day like that!




Last updated: 2009-11-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:34:30 | 2112 yards | 01m 38s / 100yards
Age Group: 11/213
Overall: 0/1059_M
Performance: Good
Suit: TYR shorts/Frederick Tri top
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 79F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 01:57
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:26:36 | 56 miles | 22.92 mile/hr
Age Group: 17/213
Overall: 0/1059_M
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:55
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
01:58:46 | 13.1 miles | 09m 04s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/213
Overall: 0/1059_M
Performance: Bad
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4