Ironman 70.3 Racine - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Racine, Wisconsin
United States
HFP Racing
88F / 31C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 4h 55m 34s
Overall Rank = 133/2001
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 29/
Pre-race routine:

got up early got down to race site ate breakfast on way to site. I had been hydrating all day sate and continued in the morning.
Event warmup:

ran about a mile to loosen up legs then swam about 10 min
Swim
  • 27m 1s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 17s / 100 yards
Comments:

felt very smooth able to get through traffic with out much trouble water temp was great.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Transition 1
  • 02m 36s
Comments:

took my time I did not want to burn up a bunch of energy to save 15 seconds in t1.
What would you do differently?:

good
Bike
  • 2h 24m 29s
  • 56 miles
  • 23.26 mile/hr
Comments:

felt strong on bike until abut mile 50 when i started to cramp so i slowed down and took in more fluitds and GU
What would you do differently?:

taken more salt on the bike.
Transition 2
  • 02m 5s
Comments:

went well not many bikes in so it was easy to rack and get going
What would you do differently?:

I did not get my GU in my pocket right and fell out somewhere
Run
  • 1h 59m 23s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

major dehidration issues from bike running on pace for about first 3 miles then started to feel light headed and cold so had to walk/run through aid stations at mile 9 I finally felt like i could push it again and ran a ok pace the remainder of race.
What would you do differently?:

First take more solt with me I only took 3 enduralites in t2, Second make sure i have my Roctane with me. Probably should have done more long bike runs in training.
Post race
Warm down:

Hit medical tent for ice

What limited your ability to perform faster:

heat and humidity.

Event comments:

Good race they cant control weather. And with all ironman events to expensive.




Last updated: 2010-06-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:01 | 2112 yards | 01m 17s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/
Overall: 0/2001
Performance: Good
Suit: blueseventy helix full
Course: rather strait forward long walk to swim start then a point to point swim
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:36
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:24:29 | 56 miles | 23.26 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/2001
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: nice course but there were sections of road that were non stop bumps. aid stations did well.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:05
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:59:23 | 13.1 miles | 09m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/2001
Performance: Bad
Course: the course was ok nice views on second loop it was very crowded.
Keeping cool Bad Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
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] 3