Ironman Canada - TriathlonFull Ironman


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Penticton, British Columbia
Canada
Ironman Canada
93F / 34C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 12h 34m 33s
Overall Rank = 863/2352
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 164/357
Pre-race routine:

Woke at 4 AM and had breakfast.
Swim
  • 55m 42s
  • 4224 yards
  • 01m 19s / 100 yards
Comments:

Great swim in a huge field. Next time I would go without the suit.
Transition 1
  • 03m 32s
Comments:

Not a normal trans at the IM. Wetsuit strippers. No shoes on bike.
Bike
  • 6h 15m 59s
  • 112 miles
  • 17.87 mile/hr
Comments:

Thought I would ride a little faster, but overall very happy with the ride. Beautiful course on a great day. I was so, so on the climbs.
Transition 2
  • 05m 57s
Comments:

They do it all for you. Hand them the bike and you are off. I could have been faster, but I had to sunscreen and lube up the chafe on my underarms.
Run
  • 5h 13m 23s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 11m 58s  min/mile
Comments:

I could have/should have run faster. I felt good going out but was worried about bonking and feeling bad so I held back. Much better on the second half with a 6 minute negative split!
What would you do differently?:

I would push harder when I felt good.
Post race
Event comments:

I have no other comparisons as far as IM's go, but this race is awesome! I had a great experience start to finish, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.




Last updated: 2006-06-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:55:42 | 4224 yards | 01m 19s / 100yards
Age Group: 6/357
Overall: 47/2352
Performance: Good
161 Avg
Suit: yes
Course: counter clockwise triangle. Two long straights with short middle.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:32
Performance:
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
06:15:59 | 112 miles | 17.87 mile/hr
Age Group: 246/357
Overall: 1227/2352
Performance:
148 Avg
Wind: Little
Course: Very challenging. Two climbs.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 05:57
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
05:13:23 | 26.2 miles | 11m 58s  min/mile
Age Group: 185/357
Overall: 1051/2352
Performance: Good
148 Avg
Course: Out and back on Rolling hills
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5