Lumberman Triathlon - Half Iron Course - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Wetsuit came unzipped less than 1 minute into the swim. I attempted to rezip it for a few seconds but quickly realized it wouldn't work, and finished the swim unzipped. After sucking it up I was able to focus on the swim itself.

Have my wetsuit zipper double checked before entering water. Also, make sure to complete a set of dynamics prior to entering water.

Heart rate very high and I felt very uncomfortable upon entering transition. I was cautious and slower while putting bike gear on. It probably added 45 seconds to my T1 time but I was glad to slow down

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Poor hydration on bike. Lack of pre-race stretching led to achy hamstrings throughout entire bike. This made me settle into a lower cadence and speed often. I also held back for fear of blowing out the legs for the run (note: blew out legs on bike at Monroe R4R 70.3 in 2012, and had pulled left hamstring at end of GLR 2013).

STRETCH! Also push the bike harder knowing my legs will come back.

Solid transition but not my fastest. Hesitant to rush through T2 as race had spread itself out.

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Started off smoothly with sub 8's and felt fine. No urgency to bust out a 13.1.
Pace slowed into 8's then 9's but stayed below 10's. Last few miles were tough (especially out and back). Fingers starting tingling at mile 12 (similar to IM Louisville). Was extra cautious on last mile not wanting to repeat IM experience.

Should've hydrated more on bike.

non-existent. I was too dehydrated to do much more than walk.


hydration


Organizers did OK job running event but were severely lacking in post race care of half iron athletes.