Patriots Half - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Williamsburg, Virginia
United States
Set Up Events
85F / 29C
Overcast
Total Time = 6h 32m 15s
Overall Rank = 195/507
Age Group = Master Clyde
Age Group Rank = 5/14
Event warmup:

Short Swim and stretching to loosen up.
Swim
  • 44m 57s
  • 1931 meters
  • 02m 20s / 100 meters
Comments:

the water was rough and there was lots of bodies banging around. I felt relaxed and just kind of went with it..
What would you do differently?:

learn to swim faster.
Transition 1
  • 04m 21s
Comments:

no issues with T1
Bike
  • 2h 56m 51s
  • 58 miles
  • 19.68 mile/hr
Comments:

had a mechanical issue at mile 10. that took 5 minutes, but the first 40 miles was pretty good. had some issues trying to get around slower riders that were riding in groups. Lower back started to bother me around mile 40. rode the last 18 miles on the hoods.
What would you do differently?:

work on pacing. Do a better job with my nutrition.
Transition 2
  • 01m 28s
Run
  • 2h 44m 39s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 12m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

this is where the wheels came off. I was fighting my stomach and lower back and just trying to run. First lap was not too hot, but the second lap was insanely hot. Got sick at mile 10. Ended up walking until mile 12 and than limped it home. I went into this race worried about an ankle injury that I knew would not allow me to push the pace. Never got the chance to try and go fast.
What would you do differently?:

Nutrition, nutrition.....
Post race
Warm down:

ice, stretch

What limited your ability to perform faster:

injuries, poor nutrition, heat

Event comments:

Race was very well organized. My only issue was all of the drafting and group riding on the bike course. I spent 2 miles behind a truck that could not get around a group of riders. I will be back next year.




Last updated: 2012-04-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:44:57 | 1931 meters | 02m 20s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 163/507
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: modified triangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 81F / 27C Current: High
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:21
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:56:51 | 58 miles | 19.68 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 50/507
Performance: Below average
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:28
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
02:44:39 | 13.1 miles | 12m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/14
Overall: 249/507
Performance: Bad
Course: Trail
Keeping cool Bad Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? No
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] 4