Ironman 70.3 Eagleman Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Cambridge, Maryland
United States
Columbia Triathlon Association
73F / 23C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 21m 18s
Overall Rank = 586/2462
Age Group = M 35-39
Age Group Rank = 91/218
Pre-race routine:

Had a banana as I was leaving the hotel. Met friends at their hotel. Had a bagel on the drive and in transition. Set up and waited around
Event warmup:

Nothing. Little swim prior to my wave.
Swim
  • 36m 53s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 45s / 100 yards
Comments:

Had a really good race. Got out fast. Started front line right in the middle. Felt like sighting was good. Course was a bit long at 1.3 miles according to my watch.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Good start to the race.
Transition 1
  • 02m 20s
Comments:

The transition was a mud pit. Put shoes on a ran through so I didn't have mud in my shoes.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 2h 40m 59s
  • 56 miles
  • 20.91 mile/hr
Comments:

Started the first 20 and just held between 20-21mph. Was feeling really good. At mile 20, up the pace to 21-22mph. At 2hrs in my hip started hurting. Never got better.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Pray my hip didn't hurt.
Transition 2
  • 02m 52s
Comments:

Transition was more of a mud pit. Couldn't run with the bike. Had to go cyclocross style
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 1h 58m 14s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 05s  min/mile
Comments:

Quads started cramping as soon as I started the run. The hip still hurt. The back started spasming at mile 8. Had to do a walk every 1/2-1 mile. Still a HIM run PR for me.
What would you do differently?:

Not cramp.
Post race
Warm down:

Met up with a friend to watch a another friend finish

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Cramping

Event comments:

Wish they had aid stations on the run. Should be ever mile, was about every 1.5 miles




Last updated: 2012-11-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:36:53 | 2112 yards | 01m 45s / 100yards
Age Group: 54/218
Overall: 431/2462
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra sleeveless
Course: Rectangle.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Shot
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:20
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
02:40:59 | 56 miles | 20.91 mile/hr
Age Group: 95/218
Overall: 554/2462
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Lollipop
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:52
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:58:14 | 13.1 miles | 09m 05s  min/mile
Age Group: 91/218
Overall: 586/2462
Performance: Average
Course: 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? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4