EagleMan Ironman 70.3 Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Cambridge, Maryland
United States
Columbia Triathlon Association
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 51m 19s
Overall Rank = 785/1437
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 112/204
Pre-race routine:

got up at 4:20 and had a cliff bar and a banana
Event warmup:

none
Swim
  • 46m 14s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 11s / 100 yards
Comments:

Lots of chop on the way back in.
What would you do differently?:

Practice sighting better
Transition 1
  • 04m 34s
Comments:

Rubber legs running from the swim to the bike
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 2h 56m 59s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.98 mile/hr
Comments:

A good bike effort. Hard but too much so. Kept my HR where I wanted it. Good have gone faster but restrained myself for the run.
What would you do differently?:

Gone just a little faster so my avg speed would have been 19 mph
Transition 2
  • 03m 15s
Comments:

felt good
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Run
  • 2h 00m 17s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 11s  min/mile
Comments:

A good run. I probably good have pushed it a little harder but I wanted to make sure I didn't blow-up and ruin a sub 6 hour day
What would you do differently?:

Run a little faster the last 2 miles so I could have broken 2 hours
Post race
Warm down:

Packed up and walked back to the car

What limited your ability to perform faster:

rough swim and wind on the bike

Event comments:

My best race to date. I'm happy with my performance and looking forward to next year's race




Last updated: 2006-06-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:46:14 | 2112 yards | 02m 11s / 100yards
Age Group: 142/204
Overall: 1057/1437
Performance: Average
Suit: LJ wetsuit
Course: counter-clockwise triangle
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: High
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 04:34
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
02:56:59 | 56 miles | 18.98 mile/hr
Age Group: 121/204
Overall: 853/1437
Performance:
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: flat loop
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90+
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:15
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:00:17 | 13.1 miles | 09m 11s  min/mile
Age Group: 109/204
Overall: 775/1437
Performance: Good
Course: flat out and back
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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