Ironman 70.3 Kansas - Triathlon


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Lawrence, Kansas
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
93F / 34C
Sunny
Total Time = 6h 05m 46s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = M45-49
Age Group Rank = 45/109
Swim
  • 49m 46s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 22s / 100 yards
Comments:

It was VERY choppy. Many quit this year during the swim.
Transition 1
  • 03m 55s
Comments:

Walked to line with shoes already on. I was faster than last year, but I did not have to take off my shoes. I swam without my shirt. It took me some time putting that on.
What would you do differently?:

Will do that differently next time. Will have shoes on bike prior to the event. Need a different shirt that doesn't have the rear pocket so I can swim with it already on.
Bike
  • 3h 07m 25s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.93 mile/hr
Comments:

I wanted to get the distance done in 3 hours; however, I was generally pleased considering how windy it was.
What would you do differently?:

Just get stronger on the bike. Get my average speed faster.
Transition 2
  • 02m 34s
Comments:

I sat down to put on socks and shoes. Perhaps I could try training without socks.
What would you do differently?:

Not much. Practice perhaps.
Run
  • 2h 02m 6s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

Just need to get stronger and faster.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked to get my gear and walked to vehicle to exit race area.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I was tired after the bike. Mentally, I was stronger this time, but physically I still can improve.

Event comments:

I have only participated in this 70.3. It seems well organized and runs smoothly. I have not had any issues with the race.




Last updated: 2012-06-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:49:46 | 2112 yards | 02m 22s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/109
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit: no
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: High
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:55
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
03:07:25 | 56 miles | 17.93 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/109
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong
Course: The couse has intermitten hills.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:34
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
02:02:06 | 13.1 miles | 09m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/109
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: Pretty level course. It has one long slow inclined hill that one has to go over twice.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %8 lbs
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4