Revolution3 Half Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Sandusky, Ohio
United States
Revolution3
62F / 17C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 5h 33m 4s
Overall Rank = 157/591
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 32/91
Pre-race routine:

Up at 5, but had a ton of time to the 8:30 start so I ate a bagel, powerbar, gel and some Gatorade...more that usual. Got to transition early, set-up and then hung out with friends trying to stay relaxed.
Event warmup:

No warm-up.
Swim
  • 41m 20s
  • 1931 meters
  • 02m 08s / 100 meters
Comments:

The cold water was shocking and made it hard to breathe at first. Had a couple of random panic attacks, but calmed myself. 2nd half was better than first.
What would you do differently?:

Warm up in the water!
Transition 1
  • 03m 29s
What would you do differently?:

Took too long. Need to get different clothes if i'm going to change in trans.
Bike
  • 2h 54m 33s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.25 mile/hr
Comments:

Good ride. Turned speedometer off and just rode by heart rate. Could've pushed a tiny bit harder, but good ride overall. Got a little nauseous at times though.
What would you do differently?:

Work on nutrition so I don't feel ill. Get in better aero position so my neck doesn't hurt so badly.
Transition 2
  • 02m 5s
Comments:

Faster transition, not terrible
Run
  • 1h 51m 36s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

Ran strong and with a plan. Pretty even through 8 miles at about 8:48 or so. Picked it up from there and pushed each mile faster. Owned the run. Seriously.
What would you do differently?:

I'd pace the base part of the run a little faster.
Post race
Warm down:

None.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Held myself back a bit as I was unsure how i could cope with hte distance.

Event comments:

REV3 rocked. They were on it and the venue was awesome.




Last updated: 2010-09-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:41:20 | 1931 meters | 02m 08s / 100meters
Age Group: 48/91
Overall: 221/591
Performance: Below average
Suit: Yes
Course: Well marked, kinda freaky.
Start type: Run Plus:
Water temp: 67F / 19C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:29
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
02:54:33 | 56 miles | 19.25 mile/hr
Age Group: 46/91
Overall: 214/591
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Relatively flat with a few rollers.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 92
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:05
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:51:36 | 13.1 miles | 08m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 32/91
Overall: 157/591
Performance: Good
Course: Flat. Left park and ran into downtown...kinda boring, but not bad.
Keeping cool Good 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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5