Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Galveston, Texas
United States
EndorFUN SPORTS
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 42m 23s
Overall Rank = 90F/423F
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 22/90
Pre-race routine:

ate bagel, protein shake, banana and diet coke three hours before start, gel one hour prior, gel 30 minutes prior
Event warmup:

none!!
Swim
  • 41m
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 56s / 100 yards
Comments:

Course was long (all times were off a bit) and I just wasn't ready for an open water swim--first of the season and I can't find my stroke. Also late waves had stronger wind and what felt like a current, still, pretty good water, I just need to swim better early in the season--should easily be under 36
What would you do differently?:

not drop my elbows
Transition 1
  • 03m
Comments:

long run in bike shoes, no sunscreeners!!
Bike
  • 3h 06m
  • 56 miles
  • 18.06 mile/hr
Comments:

good for me, cross winds didn't have too much impact, I stayed in zone 2 and while my legs felt tired I was consistent with HR and nutrition
Transition 2
  • 02m 30s
Run
  • 1h 48m 40s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 18s  min/mile
Comments:

awesome run considering heat!! used the sponges, had a gel at each loop start, passed tons of people, stayed pretty consistent, fast first loop, last three were all same pace
Post race
Warm down:

beer!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

swim, heat

Event comments:

expected sunscreen appliers in transition, perhaps that was foolish...




Last updated: 2010-04-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:41:00 | 2112 yards | 01m 56s / 100yards
Age Group: 18/90
Overall: 0/423F
Performance: Average
Suit: sleeveless
Course: rectangle
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
03:06:00 | 56 miles | 18.06 mile/hr
Age Group: 38/90
Overall: 0/423F
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong
Course: out and back, flat
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 91
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:30
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:48:40 | 13.1 miles | 08m 18s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/90
Overall: 0/423F
Performance: Good
Course: 4 laps of windy sidewalk
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4