Ironman Wisconsin - TriathlonFull Ironman


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Madison, Wisconsin
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 13h 07m 37s
Overall Rank = 1174/2400
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 123/246
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 4, drank coffee and had two energy bars. Drank 20 oz of water prior to race. I don't think this was enough.
Event warmup:

Got in water around 6:40 and swam just a bit...mostly floated.
Swim
  • 1h 00m 44s
  • 4224 yards
  • 01m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

Solid swim. Felt like I held back, and felt strong.
What would you do differently?:

Not much
Transition 1
  • 11m 20s
Comments:

Not a good transition. I definitely took my time. Could have gone a few minutes faster. Next year, do not run with shoes on. Carry them to the bike boarding area.
Bike
  • 6h 29m 35s
  • 112 miles
  • 17.25 mile/hr
Comments:

First half was great. Then got tired, and eased up. Legs stiffened up, and definitely felt it on the run. Drank one bottle of Infinit and one bottle of water each of first three hours. Then switched to water and ironman perform. Also ate gu, poptarts, and energy blast. So, in theory got enough calories. Took advil at start, and at about 90 miles.
What would you do differently?:

I guess go out a bit easier on the bike. Special needs bag was a waste of 2 minutes, and didn't help. Also, stopped and peed, and stopped because the cadence wasn't working.
Transition 2
  • 09m 1s
Comments:

I need to work on transitions. I suspect I can drop 10 minutes between the two.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure other than practice.
Run
  • 5h 16m 57s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 12m 06s  min/mile
Comments:

Run was tough. Mentally and physically challenged, and struggled. Wasn't hungry and felt my energy slip.
What would you do differently?:

Eat more earlier, when I felt better.
Post race
Event comments:

Great race. I need to be a stronger biker going into the season




Last updated: 2012-09-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
01:00:44 | 4224 yards | 01m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 7/246
Overall: 106/2400
Performance: Good
Suit: Full
Course: Counterclockwise triangle
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Shot
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 11:20
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
06:29:35 | 112 miles | 17.25 mile/hr
Age Group: 141/246
Overall: 811/2400
Performance: Average
112 overall HR. Probably too high. This is high z2.
Wind: Some
Course: Stick, two loops and then stick.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 83
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 09:01
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
05:16:57 | 26.2 miles | 12m 06s  min/mile
Age Group: 155/246
Overall: 1174/2400
Performance: Below average
HR wasn't the issue...leg strength and fatigue was tough.
Course: Mostly flat, with a couple of tough hills around Observatory.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5