Washington Half - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Washington, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
47F / 8C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 6h 30m 37s
Overall Rank = 38/97
Age Group = Clyde
Age Group Rank = 4/5
Pre-race routine:

stretch and warm up swim.. which was very cold.
Swim
  • 47m 40s
  • 1931 meters
  • 02m 28s / 100 meters
Comments:

The swim was brutal. The wind had kicked up a pretty good chop and was blowing with the current. So on the long leg of the swim you were fighting both. Lots of breast stroke for me. I actually enjoyed the swim. It was a serious challenge.
What would you do differently?:

Need to get with a swim coach.. My technique is not great and I know that.
Transition 1
  • 05m 1s
Comments:

took my time to try and warm my feet up and ensure my HR was under control. Took in some Nutrition.
What would you do differently?:

I dont know what I would change.
Bike
  • 3h 09m
  • 56 miles
  • 17.78 mile/hr
Comments:

The wind beat me up and I over exerted on certain stretches. Nutrition and fluid intake was really good. Undercarriage got a little sore from the bumpy road. Even with the wind and the cold I still enjoyed the ride. Back was really tight from the swim, making it difficult to stay in the aero position for any extended time.
What would you do differently?:

maybe a better job of pacing.
Transition 2
  • 02m 40s
Comments:

could have been a little quicker but Feet were frozen.
What would you do differently?:

be a little faster
Run
  • 2h 25m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 04s  min/mile
Comments:

first half was good. Pacing was really good but the cramps really got bad on the second lap. Lower back and left hamstring was cramping. Had to walk a few times.
What would you do differently?:

I dont know..
Post race
Warm down:

stretched in the grass

What limited your ability to perform faster:

This was my first 70.3 and the biggest limiter is my size. The wind didn't help.

Event comments:

This was my first 70.3 but I have done a few races with FS Series and they always put together a great event.




Last updated: 2011-06-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:47:40 | 1931 meters | 02m 28s / 100meters
Age Group: 4/5
Overall: 41/97
Performance: Good
Suit: 2XU T2
Course: Triangle in the river. Buoys were easy to see. Even in the fog.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 61F / 16C Current: High
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:01
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
03:09:00 | 56 miles | 17.78 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/5
Overall: 34/97
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: I did a lot of sight seeing while I was riding. It is a beautiful course and local Law Enforcement were at every turn. The volunteers did a great job of pointing you in the right direction. There are a few stretches of road that are painfully bumpy...
Road: Rough Wet Cadence: 88
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:40
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
02:25:00 | 13.1 miles | 11m 04s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/5
Overall: 41/97
Performance: Below average
Course: Nice course with lots scenery along the waterfront. Very windy and was getting colder by the minute
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %2%
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4