New Balance 1/2 Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
MULTI-SPORT PROMOTIONS
60F / 16C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 361/601
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 38/54
Pre-race routine:

up early with coffee and a bagel and a half lite stretch and lots of water
Event warmup:

got there early had a chance to get my spot in transition and then go for a 10 minute run and a short little ride maybe 5 minutes. Did boby marking and then got wet suit aon and went down to water and did 8-10 minutes of easy swimming
Swim
  • 41m 40s
  • 2000 meters
  • 02m 05s / 100 meters
Comments:

Got off to an easy start and tried to pick up aldraft, kept trying not to bump the toes in front of me, kept draft until first marker buoy and then looked for someone alittle faster and followed them until 3rd buoy when I lost the draft and swam the last 400m on my own.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing different I am not the best swimmer so for me it is just about getting out of the water and not expending to much energy out there
Transition 1
  • 03m 25s
Comments:

Took my time in transition as I was not really in ahurry wanted to make sure I had on all my gear and that I did'nt forget anything
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 3h 19m 47s
  • 91.8 kms
  • 27.57 km/hr
Comments:

I am not a strong biker and was pacing myself on the ride, I dropped my chain on a shift to the big ring and had to get off to put it on but other than that it was uneventful. I need to push mysself more in training to get used to riding at ahigher pace for longer distances
What would you do differently?:

Work a little harder
Transition 2
  • 02m
Comments:

Tried to get my shoes on quickly, did okay had all my stuff handy so it was fairly easy
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 1h 49m 58s
  • 20 kms
  • 05m 30s  min/km
Comments:

Might have gone out a little fast but slowed into a comfortable pace and held it the whole way, ran for 15 and walked for 1 and slowed for aid stations and a bathroom break. Had a chance to run the last 50 m with my 6 1/2 year old son so it was really a nice way to finish the race.
What would you do differently?:

Run is my strenth so I was happy with it
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched alittle and ate lots of food and then stood in lake for 15 minutes with kids

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Need to train at a higher intensity level to raise performance

Event comments:

A good preview of what I am doing in preparing for Ironman Canada in August




Last updated: 2006-06-22 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:41:40 | 2000 meters | 02m 05s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/54
Overall: 417/601
Performance: Average
Suit: ironman
Course: offset rectangle
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 60F / 16C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:25
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:19:47 | 91.8 kms | 27.57 km/hr
Age Group: 0/54
Overall: 400/601
Performance:
Wind: Little
Course: Outbound leg and then 3 loops and then inbound leg
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:49:58 | 20 kms | 05m 30s  min/km
Age Group: 0/54
Overall: 281/601
Performance: Good
Course: 2 loops around lake
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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] 4