Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Providence, Rhode Island
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 19m 7s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 58/
Pre-race routine:

woke up 3:20, ate half PBJ and coffee.

Event warmup:

5min swim
Swim
  • 48m 53s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

swam in a zigzag pattern. Had trouble navigating my way. Had trouble with swells at half point.
What would you do differently?:

More ocean swims
Transition 1
  • 03m 15s
Comments:

was happy with T1.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 3h 11m 15s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.57 mile/hr
Comments:

Happy with the bike time.
What would you do differently?:

train more long rides.
Transition 2
  • 02m 41s
Comments:

counted the racks the day before so I got right to my spot.
What would you do differently?:

not tie my red bag so tight.
Run
  • 2h 13m 2s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 10s  min/mile
Comments:

Had a tough time in the first loop but rallied to keep pace in the second.
Walked the hill on mile 2 and again on mile 8 and every aid station. Looked forward to every aid station.
What would you do differently?:

Train more on longer runs.
Post race
Warm down:

just walked

Event comments:

This was my first 70.3 and I wanted to break 6:30 and was happy to do that. Disappointed in my swim because I have swam the distance much faster. I was happy on the bike, 17.5 MPH is much better then any of my training rides. Running is my best of the three so I wish I could've done a better job there.
You never know how hard something is until you do it. I pushed my self to the limit and it hurt like hell but I'm happy I did. I appreciate all who participated and feel blessed to have finished.




Last updated: 2009-12-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:48:53 | 2112 yards | 02m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Average Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Below average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:15
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
03:11:15 | 56 miles | 17.57 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:41
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:13:02 | 13.1 miles | 10m 10s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course:
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4