Miami Man Half Iron Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Miami, Florida
United States
MultiRace
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 4h 59m 14s
Overall Rank = 18/595
Age Group = Male 45-49
Age Group Rank = 3/60
Swim
  • 39m 18s
  • 1931 meters
  • 02m 02s / 100 meters
Comments:

Not sure why my swim time was so slow. I think I must have been hoolding back a bit, knowing that the bike and run would be tough.
What would you do differently?:

Swim faster!
Transition 1
  • 03m 35s
Comments:

As usual, super slow in T1. This cost me 2nd place in my AG.
What would you do differently?:

Practice the transitions and got on the bike faster.
Bike
  • 2h 33m 41s
  • 56 miles
  • 21.86 mile/hr
Comments:

Major crosswinda and headwind of up to 30 mph. This was my strongest bike yet, considering the wind.
What would you do differently?:

Need a better hydration set up.
Transition 2
  • 02m 32s
Comments:

Again, slow in transition. Rocky dismount so I kept my shoes on.
What would you do differently?:

Practice T1 and T2 more.
Run
  • 1h 40m 7s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 07m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

Might have been the run of my lifetime. Despite the tough off road and technical course, turned in a blistering 1:40 to come in just under 5 hours.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Left it all on the course.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Course conditions are not ideal for an HIM. They should only do international at this event. Would be much faster on a well-groomed course.

Event comments:

This race is better suited for the casual triathlete or someone who just wants to finish. They will never draw elite athletes with this type of course and the conditions.




Last updated: 2012-09-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:39:18 | 1931 meters | 02m 02s / 100meters
Age Group: 15/60
Overall: 175/595
Performance: Average
Suit: Yes
Course: Two laps around the lake.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:35
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
02:33:41 | 56 miles | 21.86 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/60
Overall: 39/595
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: Out and back with two loops out in flat farmland.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:32
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
01:40:07 | 13.1 miles | 07m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/60
Overall: 11/595
Performance: Good
Course: Two loops through trails, sand, gravel, construction sites and the Miami Zoo.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %3%
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3