Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Galveston, Texas
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
82F / 28C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 4h 32m 57s
Overall Rank = 76/2200
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 10/249
Pre-race routine:

PB/Nutella wheat toast, banana, EFS electrolyte drink.
Event warmup:

Short jog, more EFS drink.
Swim
  • 29m 21s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 23s / 100 yards
Comments:

Lined up on the wrong side but sprinted out pretty well. Most of wave went out too fast and caught most in finishing stretch. Couldn't find any draft buddy. People on my feet the whole way. First ocean swim and it was tough going. Really liked my new full suit wetsuit.
What would you do differently?:

More open water practice. I wasn't too tired by the end.
Transition 1
  • 02m 33s
Comments:

My T1 is usually awesome. Decided to use the wetsuit removal crew and got two kids that couldn't get the suit off my ankles. Super frustrating. My buddy caught me in T1 and we took off on the bike around the same time.
What would you do differently?:

Remove wetsuit myself?
Bike
  • 2h 25m 15s
  • 56 miles
  • 23.13 mile/hr
Comments:

Hammered on the way out and took most of my EFS liquid shot. Knew the return would be easier. Back started to cramp at mile 40 but got through it way faster than expected.
What would you do differently?:

Need to get a shot holder on my frame. Ended up holding it in my left hand for most of the ride. Not very aero.
Transition 2
  • 01m 26s
Comments:

Rocked it.
What would you do differently?:

Smile more.
Run
  • 1h 34m 22s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 07m 12s  min/mile
Comments:

First two laps felt ok. Started to get bloated on third but was able to "jet propel" to a better feeling. Very hot on occasion. Crowded on last two laps. Hard to get the water I wanted. Never walked aid stations and stayed on pace for the most part.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretching.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Too much fluids?

Event comments:

I didn't have any, but heard post-race nutrition was pretty pathetic.




Last updated: 2011-03-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:29:21 | 2112 yards | 01m 23s / 100yards
Age Group: 13/249
Overall: 113/2200
Performance: Average
Suit: Xterra X2 Pro
Course: Box shape swim in Offats Bayou
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: High
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:33
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:25:15 | 56 miles | 23.13 mile/hr
Age Group: 11/249
Overall: 74/2200
Performance: Good
Wind: Cross-winds
Course: Out and back along the gulf coast.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:26
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
01:34:22 | 13.1 miles | 07m 12s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/249
Overall: 76/2200
Performance: Good
Course: 4 loop 3.275 course around Moody Gardens. Very boring/repetitive.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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: Bad
Race evaluation [1-5] 4