Shoreman 1/2 Iron Distance Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

OK swim. Bit more bumping than I expected for a race this size, but nothing too bad. Got a little bit of draft going on the way out, but took a different angle than most of the swimmers on the way back and was basically solo.

Try to saty in the draft longer.

22nd OA T1 time. Should have been a little faster, but once again had a bit of trouble getting my wetsuit off my feet.

Settled in quickly and started riding steadily. Quickly passed several bikers and then picked off a few others very gradually over the course of the ride. Was passed by one and could not go with him (not sure if he was in the tri or aqua bike). Most of the ride was done on my own with very few riders around me.

Back got a little uncomfortable towards the latter stages of the ride. I don't have the chance to stay completely aero on my training rides and this was a 100% aero course. It may have shown that there's an issue with my position that doesn't show up in training. Not 100% sure.

Used a 900cal bottle of Infinit and water for nutrition. Seemed like enough on the bike. But with the sun coming out on the run, in hindsight, I wish I had pushed my intake up a little bit during the ride.

I was a little disappointed in this ride in that I felt like I had to hold my power below levels I do in training in order to keep my RPE in check. My thoughts are that either the swim is taking more out of me than it should or that my position is not as comfortable as it should be. Things I'll try work on for next season. That said, my time and placement relative to a couple other riders I know seemed about right.

6th OA T2. Got in. Got out.

Was planning to run in the 7:30 neighborhood. First mile was a little faster, though that's fairly typical for me. Next 3 were right about on target and I had moved up into 3rd or 4th place, but then began to slow a little. And then a lot as I started doing some walking. The sun was out from behind the morning clouds now and it was pretty hot. Also, my legs just felt 'spent'. Tried to run as much as possible and only walk when I 'had' to. Unfortunately, I 'had' to quite a bit.

Get my swim & bike fitness back to the point where I can hold my pacing. I 'should' have gone at bit easier in those legs to account for my current fitness. but I'm a bit pig-headed and will probably keep doing this until I get my fitness to where I want it to be. :-)

Walked over to the water and took a dip to cool-down. Tried to avoid massively cramping up in my legs and feet.


Fitness level not up where my head thinks it should be.


Really like this venue (Jersey Genesis sprint race is held here, too) and field size. Race is also timed well for me, so there's a good chance I'll be back again next year.