Musselman Half-Iron Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Geneva, New York
United States
Musselman Triathlon
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 5h 44m 29s
Overall Rank = 257/794
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 32/87
Pre-race routine:

Breakfast was Kashi Go Lean Crisp. Small coffee. Set up transition, used the facilities, then just relaxed until the race started.
Event warmup:

Windmills and stretching of my arms, shoulders, and core.
Swim
  • 35m 9s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 40s / 100 yards
Comments:

Sub-par swim for me. I was glad that I opted for my tinted goggles, because the sun was in our eyes when heading for the canal. I had trouble picking up the buoys. I still swam straight, but I had to sight more than the occasional quick glance to make sure I was still on course. Also, I haven't been swimming enough lately, so I did not push the pace to what I normally would for this distance.

I caught up with the 3rd wave around the first buoy, the second wave around the turn toward the canal, and straglers from wave 1 in the canal.
What would you do differently?:

Try to find more time in my schedule to get the workouts in.
Transition 1
  • 02m 13s
Comments:

20/87 in AG
205/794 overall
Large transition area.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 2h 56m 59s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.98 mile/hr
Comments:

For a single loop course with only 900 racers, the amount of drafting going on was ridiculous. Twice I was passed by what could only be called a peloton. The only good thing about it was that I did see the officials come up on them one time, so I think they got the penalties they earned.

Overall, a very good ride for me. My pacing was perfect. I beat my goal split time by 15 minutes while resisting the urge to chase people when they passed me. I held a steady effort thoughout the ride, whether I was on the flat, riding up a grade, or down.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe could have pushed a little harder, but it may have impacted the run too much.
Transition 2
  • 01m 31s
Comments:

Good transition.
14/87 in AG and 70/794 overall.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 2h 08m 37s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 49s  min/mile
Comments:

This was a fantastic run for me! Even though the course was much hillier than Morgantown last year, my run split was nearly 20 minutes faster!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Walk around. I didn't sit down until more than an hour after I finished.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Fitness.

Event comments:

This race is amazing! The amount of goodies handed out was just nuts! It was incredibly organized with well-thought-out activities. The post-race food was delicious! Watermelon, good pizza, ice cream, fresh local fruits, etc. Even the finishers' medals were cool - recycled cogs polished up and placed on lanyards so every one is unique. If you have the opportunity to do this race, do it!!!




Last updated: 2009-11-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:35:09 | 2112 yards | 01m 40s / 100yards
Age Group: 22/87
Overall: 187/794
Performance: Below average
Suit: Full
Course: Counter-clockwise single loop out into lake with last 1/3 mile in canal to exit at a boat ramp.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:13
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
02:56:59 | 56 miles | 18.98 mile/hr
Age Group: 48/87
Overall: 289/794
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Single loop mostly flat on smooth roads. One area was very rough. I was surprised how flat the course was. I had heard that it had some hills, and looking at the profile, it seemed to, but I'd definitely call this a flat course. There was really only one hill around mile 30, and it wasn't hard. I was in the aero bars all but the few minutes it took to climb the one hill, bottle exchange, and to stretch occasionally. This is definitely a fast course.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:31
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:08:37 | 13.1 miles | 09m 49s  min/mile
Age Group: 39/87
Overall: 326/794
Performance: Good
Course: Combination of flat areas and some hills through Geneva and into the suburbs and back.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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