Patriot Half Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Freetown, Massachusetts
United States
Sun Sport Events
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 37m 18s
Overall Rank = 126/505
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 3/18
Pre-race routine:

Up at 4:15am, ate pb&j sandwich and a banana. Got to transition around 5:20.
Event warmup:

No warm up. Warm up in my book is the first 15 minutes of the swim.
Swim
  • 34m 17s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 37s / 100 yards
Comments:

Pool time pays off.
What would you do differently?:

Start at the front.
Transition 1
  • 02m 31s
Comments:

Pretty standard transition
Bike
  • 2h 51m 57s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.54 mile/hr
Comments:

Enjoyed riding on the backroads. Made the mistake of wearing my favorite old tri shorts that split right at the crotch about halfway through. Was paranoid for the last 20 miles or so. Turned out not to be a huge deal though.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe get a tri bike one day...
Transition 2
  • 04m 6s
Comments:

Took my sweet time. Sat down and ate a banana. Reapplied sunscreen.
What would you do differently?:

I'd like to say not take all the time in the world, but it was a good recharger for the run.
Run
  • 2h 04m 29s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

Nice relatively flat course. Had trouble with the heat though. Allowed myself to walk at the aid stations for 30-45 seconds and then run until the next one.
What would you do differently?:

Try and only walk 10-15 seconds at each aid station. Or not walk at all...yea right.
Post race
Event comments:

This is a fun laid back race. Liked listening to the band and watching others come in. Would recommend this to anyone thinking about it. Great volunteers!!




Last updated: 2011-06-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:34:17 | 2112 yards | 01m 37s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/18
Overall: 81/505
Performance: Good
Suit: Yes
Course: Rectangle
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:31
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:51:57 | 56 miles | 19.54 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/18
Overall: 176/505
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 04:06
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:04:29 | 13.1 miles | 09m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/18
Overall: 0/505
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4