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Comments: Swim was slower and seemed longer than normal. I think this was due to the lack of a wetsuit and buoyancy. A bit of chaos early and at the big turn, but found a lane and stayed relatively clear most of the way. Breathing was fine and my stroke seemed ok, but I did notice my right arm cutting inside and losing some pull a bit more than I am used to. My left foot cramped up a few times and got pretty painful the last 50 meters. No stopping, just tried to adjust for it and keep moving forward. What would you do differently?: My lines were off and I went back and forth a few times. I had a habit of fading right and had to course correct several times. Nothing else to do other than get better in the water, as always.  Transition 1
Comments: I almost decided to clip in and slip into my shoes once on the bike. However, the old adage "do not try something new on race day" made me think twice, and since my bike was towards bike out, I got into my shoes and ran with them on. T1 was much better for me this time around. I got into my shoes and helmet quickly and was on my way. What would you do differently?: Nothing other than run faster out of the water and into transition.  Bike
Comments: Road the bike well today, but probably too hard. I kept a strong cadence and avg speed and made a number of passes (of course I was passed quite a bit as well). I noticed my HR monitor reading very high, but there was nothing I could do about it in the middle of the race so I pedaled on. Came in about where I had hoped to come in, which was faster than the last race on this course by about 2 minutes. What would you do differently?: I suppose pull back a bit and keep my HR lower to save my energy for the run. Transition 2
Comments: A strong T2 for me today. I got into the racks and racked up quick and got my running shoes and visor on and was out in no time at all. What would you do differently?: Nothing, this was about as good as it gets for me.  Run
Comments: Another frustrating run. I expected 8-8:30 minute mile avg and could not even hold to 9 minute avg. My legs felt tired at the start and my knees cramped up a couple of times during the run. I walked only through the water stations, but my pace was horribly slow. I believe this had to be due to my bike pace. I am not a strong cyclist, and push too hard to keep up with the pack, so I need to get over myself and run my own race. I can easily make up that time on the run if I would just wise up. What would you do differently?: Slow down on the bike, be stronger for the run, and GO. Post race
Warm down: Hung out at the finish line with the team and had water and Ironman Perform. What limited your ability to perform faster: Probably the bike - going too hard on the ride. I have to attribute it to that, as in my earlier races when I had no confidence in my bike, I just rode, then took off on the run. Have to get back to that attitude and habit. Event comments: Red Rock always puts on a good event. Last updated: 2011-07-23 12:00 AM
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85F / 29C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 214/489
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 39/69
Rough Saturday night - watched the Arizona State game ad just could not turn it off (they beat USC). Daughter was at Homecoming Dance and sone worked late so we were not sleeping sound until 1am. Woke up at 3am and figured it was well time to get out of bed. Had a PB, Nutella and honey wheat bagel with G2 and watched a replay of the Ironman 70.3 Championships on DVR. Loaded the car and headed out alone - family way too tired from the previous night. Met up with Steve Pilon, Jim Pencek, Eric Wise and Augie Avila and hung out in transition. Moved my bike to a better spot and laid out my gear. Did the normal routine (body marking, chip pick up, etc) and walked around a bit.
No wetsuits allowed this race so I got in the water about 15 minutes before my wave to swim around and relax.