Musselman Half-Iron Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Geneva, New York
United States
Musselman Triathlon
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 02m 32s
Overall Rank = 51/794
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 7/87
Pre-race routine:

N/A
Event warmup:

Rode my bike from the hotel to transition - about 2 miles
Swim
  • 32m 15s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 32s / 100 yards
Comments:

I was surprised how fast we caught up to the group ahead of us. Sighting was an issue coming in with the sun and dodging swimmers from earlier waves.
What would you do differently?:

Get younger to start in an earlier wave.
Transition 1
  • 01m 23s
Comments:

very short run to T1.
Bike
  • 2h 38m 52s
  • 57 miles
  • 21.53 mile/hr
Comments:

Bike was going phenominal until a mechanical derailed my aspirations for an approximatation of 3-5 minutes. My chain got stuck from a cross chain gear chain going up a hill after an aid station at around 38 miles.
What would you do differently?:

Lengthen my chain.
Changed my bike fit earlier in the week and had some muscle issues from the new position just from lack of riding in that position.
Transition 2
  • 01m 23s
Run
  • 1h 48m 39s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 17s  min/mile
Comments:

Really felt the heat. Was looking for a 1:40 run time and knew very early on this would not be the case. Had stomach issues until about 9 miles. Recovered well and left the group that I was running with for the last 4 miles. Finished 2-4 minutes faster than those in the group.
What would you do differently?:

A little less in the gut when starting the run.
Post race
Warm down:

None

What limited your ability to perform faster:

mechanical and heat

Event comments:

Jeff Henderson does an incredible job at the Musselman. This was my third time at the event and it is first rate. I would reccomend anyone to put this race on their calendar.




Last updated: 2010-07-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:32:15 | 2112 yards | 01m 32s / 100yards
Age Group: 9/87
Overall: 87/794
Performance: Average
Suit: 2XU Elite
Course: The course starts out shallow for the first 100m then is deep enough to swim. The swim is out into the lake and then back into a small creek/stream most likely dredged out for a marina. Water is clean.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:23
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
02:38:52 | 57 miles | 21.53 mile/hr
Age Group: 9/87
Overall: 51/794
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Nice roads with slight rolling terrain between the two finger lakes.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 01:23
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:48:39 | 13.1 miles | 08m 17s  min/mile
Age Group: 17/87
Overall: 104/794
Performance: Below average
Course: Flat for the first and last 2.5 miles. Middle 8 miles is tough up and down.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5