Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Galveston, Texas
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 55m 22s
Overall Rank = 1080/2670
Age Group = Male 40-44
Age Group Rank = 179/434
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 4:30. Woke up the family. Finished packing misc. stuff. Drove a short way to the race at Moody Gardens. Set up my transition mat. Eat a peanut butter wheat bagel two hours before the race. One hour before the race had an energy drink and two Endurolytes. 30 minutes before the race had a Honey Stinger. Read to go.
Event warmup:

Jumped in the water 5 minutes prior to wave start. Did a few minutes of swimming and some nervous chatter with fellow AG'ers.
Swim
  • 35m 49s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 42s / 100 yards
Comments:

The sun was not an issue, it was just coming up and there was some cloud cover. There were 3 waves of Males 40-44.
What would you do differently?:

I was in the first wave. I think I may have started a little fast. I would probably start slowly and build into a faster pace with better breathing
Transition 1
  • 05m 58s
Comments:

I probably took to much time in T1 but I was trying to stay calm.
What would you do differently?:

I need to get my Tri shoes fitted and dialed in.
Bike
  • 2h 56m 34s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.03 mile/hr
Comments:

I took it pretty easy on the first 15 or so miles and then started to pick it up. I felt like I was losing ground. At this point I probably started pedaling to hard.
What would you do differently?:

Don't get inpatient and start mashing on the pedals.
Transition 2
  • 05m 53s
Comments:

After probably spent to much time. I sat down put body glide on my feet knowing I get hot spots.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, I need to stay relaxed and treat me feet before the run.
Run
  • 2h 12m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 05s  min/mile
Comments:

I need to figure out my hot spot issues. Putting the cold sponges in my hat seemed to work great. Probably don't need the fuel belt.
Post race
Event comments:

I thought the course was great. The swim was good. The bike course is flat and the run was flat with lots of spectators. Great venue. I'll do it again!




Last updated: 2012-01-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:35:49 | 2112 yards | 01m 42s / 100yards
Age Group: 92/434
Overall: 632/2670
Performance: Good
Suit: XTerra Sleevless
Course: It was a triangle shaped swim first leg ~500M, second leg ~1000M, last leg ~300M.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:58
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:56:34 | 56 miles | 19.03 mile/hr
Age Group: 162/434
Overall: 965/2670
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course: The course is dead flat, it's an out and back. Heading out was straight into the head wind.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 05:53
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:12:00 | 13.1 miles | 10m 05s  min/mile
Age Group: 179/434
Overall: 1080/2670
Performance: Average
Course: The course is pretty flat. The section of running on the tarmac is long and boring not to mention the wind. Great aid stations and shower tents. I like the music on the course. Great spectators.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]