Patriot Half Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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East Freetown, Massachusetts
United States
Sun Multisport Events
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 55m 4s
Overall Rank = 301/611
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 27/35
Pre-race routine:

Set up transition tried to relax
Event warmup:

stretching
Swim
  • 40m 42s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 56s / 100 yards
Comments:

rough way to start the day but I was happy with the results overall.
What would you do differently?:

Swim more
Transition 1
  • 02m 19s
Comments:

Took on a GU Roctane I think it was a good Transition
Bike
  • 3h 09m 26s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.74 mile/hr
Comments:

Broke a spoke on my rear wheel at mile 30 definitely slowed me down. was just concerned about getting back to T2.
What would you do differently?:

Not break a spoke
Transition 2
  • 04m 41s
Comments:

Decided to put socks on and re apply sunscreen may have cost me a minute but it was worth it in my opinion.
Run
  • 1h 58m 30s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 03s  min/mile
Comments:

Had a great run. Wanted to be under 2 hours and I was. Passed a lot of people on the run felt great. Need to try salt caps and try to find ways to prevent cramping but I ran through it and that was good too.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster haha
Post race
Warm down:

Ice bath sat in the pool and had ice dumped on my legs

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Broken spoke and poor swim training

Event comments:

I will be back to do this race again.




Last updated: 2011-12-31 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:40:42 | 2112 yards | 01m 56s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/35
Overall: 290/611
Performance: Average
Suit: Yes
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: High
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:19
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:09:26 | 56 miles | 17.74 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/35
Overall: 390/611
Performance: Below average
Wind: Cross-winds with gusts
Course: Great course with 2 spots on each loop with some gusting cross winds.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 04:41
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:58:30 | 13.1 miles | 09m 03s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/35
Overall: 245/611
Performance: Good
Course: rolling hills
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5