Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Galveston, Texas
United States
EndorFUN SPORTS
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 44m 4s
Overall Rank = 1005/1326
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 44/66
Pre-race routine:

Up at 4:50. Quick shower, a couple of granola bars, a cup of coffee. Short drive to transition.
Plenty of Portapotties for the first time ever.
Felt relaxed.
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 48m 48s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim went well. The usual bump and grind. I did get my goggles kick off - had to stop and reset.
A little trouble staying on course early, got better as I went along. Only had one OWS before the race.
What would you do differently?:

1. take a couple of Endoylites.
2. take a shot of jell.
3. use my tented goggles.
Transition 1
  • 05m 16s
Comments:

Took too long. I was not in a hurry but it seemed like I had a lot of junk to put on.

What would you do differently?:

Wear a race jersey under my wet suit.
Bike
  • 3h 16m 59s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.06 mile/hr
Comments:

I stayed within my HR Zone. Strong wind. Mostly a cross wind. Could have been much tougher.
Ok with the results. Could have pushed harder, but I am not sure that
I would do it different next time.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe raise my HR some.
Transition 2
  • 02m 47s
Comments:

Went fast enough.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 2h 30m 14s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 28s  min/mile
Comments:

Hoped to do better. It was hot. Stayed in my zone. Great support.
What would you do differently?:

I hate the run. Someday maybe I will have a strong enough base to fell better about it.
I don't really have to run much faster - I just wish it wasn't so dang hard.
Post race
Warm down:

Beer and pizza with my wife.
She was happy with my recovery compared to the Longhorn 70.3 when I could not even talk to her.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

running

Event comments:

good event




Last updated: 2010-04-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:48:48 | 2112 yards | 02m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/66
Overall: 0/1326
Performance: Good
Suit: xtera sleeveless
Course: Two short legs with one long leg into the wind.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:16
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
03:16:59 | 56 miles | 17.06 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/66
Overall: 0/1326
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Out and back along the gulf.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:47
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:30:14 | 13.1 miles | 11m 28s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/66
Overall: 0/1326
Performance: Below average
Course: 4 loops
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5]
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4