Ironman 70.3 New Orleans - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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New Orleans, Louisiana
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
53F / 12C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 7h 00m
Overall Rank = 880/
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 137/183
Swim
  • 42m 19s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m / 100 yards
Comments:

cold water took my breath, it took me a few minutes to catch it back, after that i was able to get my rythym going.
What would you do differently?:

more cold water swims
Transition 1
  • 05m 21s
Comments:

took to long putting sun screen on and eating.
What would you do differently?:

practice the transition
Bike
  • 3h 13m 1s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.41 mile/hr
Comments:

it was a good bike ride just very windy course
What would you do differently?:

get off the dang trainer and some hilly country roads
Transition 2
  • 04m 35s
Comments:

everything was ok, instead of going out run exit i went out bike exit and it was on the other side of transition. I probably lost a minute being dumb.
What would you do differently?:

make dang sure where the correct exits are.
Run
  • 2h 38m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 12m 04s  min/mile
Comments:

really had a bad run since i have been battling plantar fisciatis for 6 month now. I tried running with a different stance and since i did i had different set of muscles give me trouble.
What would you do differently?:

dont know what could have done different since i was injured
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

injuries

Event comments:

love this race, this the second time doing it and hoping to continue doing it.




Last updated: 2013-01-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:42:19 | 2112 yards | 02m / 100yards
Age Group: 92/183
Overall: 651/
Performance: Good
Suit: sleeveless
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 05:21
Performance:
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:13:01 | 56 miles | 17.41 mile/hr
Age Group: 133/183
Overall: 833/
Performance:
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: going out was bad, wind was killer, was able to make some time up on coming back. I had to make a bathroom break at first water station.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 04:35
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:38:00 | 13.1 miles | 12m 04s  min/mile
Age Group: 149/183
Overall: 1074/
Performance: Below average
Course: good winding course
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %yes
Overall: Average
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