TryCharleston Half - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
United States
Trycharleston
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 6h 09m 24s
Overall Rank = 143/256
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Since this was my first triathlon, I barely slept. Heart pounding all night and morning. I woke up at 5:30, filled my water bottles, mixed Heed, checked tire pressure and ate a banana. About 15 min before start I took a Hammer Gel. Put Pam on my legs (not enough) and put on my wetsuit.
Event warmup:

Nothing. My elevated heart rate meant I had warmed-up all night.
Swim
  • 33m 4s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 34s / 100 yards
Comments:

The first leg of the swim, I was concerned but I thought back to my early morning training swims and it was just a matter of getting blood in my arms and getting going. I was surprised how effective drafting was. My goggles did fog up and I had to clear them 3 times during the swim. I could hardly see the marks in the distance so I just looked for splashes on either side of me. Wet suit was a very nice thing to have. My target time was 35 min but my actual time was 33:04.
What would you do differently?:

I would get some better goggles and some anti-fog.
Transition 1
  • 02m 36s
Comments:

The distance from the rack to the bike mount line was only about 50 feet so I put my socks and shoes on at the rack. I got a cramp in my right calf while taking my wetsuit off.
Bike
  • 2h 57m 16s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.95 mile/hr
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 2h 33m 49s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

I started running and felt fine. Legs loosened up pretty quick and I put down the first 6 miles with little walking except to have a drink. I walked/ran miles 6-8 and by mile it 8, it was hot with little or no shade. I decided to walk for 2 miles. More took in more Endurolytes, Heed, and water. By mile 10, I was good to go and was able to run the 3.1 miles. I am certainly disappointed in my total run time. I was training and expecting to complete this event in 2 hrs max. However, this being my first triathlon, I have gain a new level of understanding the meaning of an 'Endurance Sport'.
What would you do differently?:

I will train more on the bike and incorporate more brick workouts.
Post race
Warm down:

Beer.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Method of training, training and competing with a comprehensive nutrition plan.

Event comments:

Love the race and the venue. I will come back.




Last updated: 2010-01-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:04 | 2112 yards | 01m 34s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 63/256
Performance: Good
Suit: xterra
Course: Triangle of buoys. 2 laps
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:36
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
02:57:16 | 56 miles | 18.95 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 151/256
Performance:
Wind: Headwind
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:33:49 | 13.1 miles | 11m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/256
Performance: Bad
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]