Auburn "World's Toughest Half" Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Auburn, California
United States
Bradventures
60F / 16C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 35m 59s
Overall Rank = 77/157
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 4/5
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 3:15 am. Drank my coffee, made my PB & Js, made my Gin & Tonic kit, readied my sunshower, packed the car. The night before I had divided my T1 & T2 stuff into appropriate backpacks for the bike ride into both transitions.
Event warmup:

The 7 mile ride (mostly downhill) to T1.
Swim
  • 41m 20s
  • 2187 yards
  • 01m 53s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was my best wetsuit swim ever. I sighted perfectly & my stroke felt like I was in the pool. I did get slapped in the face & had to flip over and adjust my goggles (the guys do pack more of a wollop!) but after that I had clear water & set a nice pace.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 03m 11s
Comments:

I did get a little foot cramp taking off the wetsuit, which is how I knew I had swam hard!
What would you do differently?:

I was pleased with my transition. The longish run up to T1 gave me time to get my equilibrium back.
Bike
  • 3h 42m 10s
  • 56 miles
  • 15.12 mile/hr
Comments:

I would have liked to go faster - but that would have been disasterous on the run. I hit the balance just right.
What would you do differently?:

I just need more time and to keep training the hills. I need to work on flat land speed too.
Transition 2
  • 00m 51s
What would you do differently?:

Not much, this transition went quite smooth.
Run
  • 2h 08m 26s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 48s  min/mile
Comments:

I had to walk a few hills when I got light headed, but this was the best time I could really hope for. The support from STC, Mad Cats, Regulars, Riding buddies & my coach was amazing. Home court advantage is very nice!
What would you do differently?:

Train more hills. Focus on my run training.
Post race
Warm down:

After party!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Time - this is my second year of hard tri training & first year coached, I just need to keep at it. Running is my biggest limiter.

Event comments:

It is grass roots & not too flashy. The support is good, the food very good and the event is FUN. The course is pretty open with traffic, so you have to keep your wits about you!




Last updated: 2010-12-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:41:20 | 2187 yards | 01m 53s / 100yards
Age Group: 1/5
Overall: 36/157
Performance: Good
Suit: Vortex Pro X2
Course: The course was about 400-500 yds long, a bouy drifted. Peoples times were on average 7 to 10 minutes slower than normal.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 60F / 16C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:11
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:
Biking
03:42:10 | 56 miles | 15.12 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/5
Overall: 74/157
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: This is a fantastic & hilly course. 6000ish feet of climbing & great descents. It is relentless & fun.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:51
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:08:26 | 13.1 miles | 09m 48s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/5
Overall: 90/157
Performance: Average
Course: 1000 ft of climbing per loop - 3 loops.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4