Ironman 70.3 Timberman - Triathlon


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Gilford, New Hampshire
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
68F / 20C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 5h 18m 20s
Overall Rank = 453/2100
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 38/155
Pre-race routine:

2 hr prior arrival, apple sauce (disgusting - gagged), powerbar. music,
Event warmup:

quick swim
Swim
  • 37m 34s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 47s / 100 yards
Comments:

Stayed away from the crowd, took it easy, breathing was great, overall slow, but fine with that
What would you do differently?:

longer, smoother strokes, get in the mix
Transition 1
  • 03m 43s
Comments:

Overall, fine for me. Hate the wet socks
What would you do differently?:

saw a guy using baby powder - will try it next time
Bike
  • 2h 51m 27s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.55 mile/hr
Comments:

smooth and steady, stayed in zone 2/3 the whole time
What would you do differently?:

maybe go a little harder
Transition 2
  • 03m 40s
Comments:

went well. took a restroom break for over a couple minutes, much needed.
Run
  • 1h 41m 56s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 07m 46s  min/mile
Comments:

Other than stomach pain, went well. kept cadence at 90 and hr in zone 2/3 until last 5 miles. stomach pain started immediately at beginning of run - never had it before - think it was the propel from the bike segment - never used it before this race.
What would you do differently?:

maybe go harder sooner, figure out nutrition sooner.
Post race
Warm down:

catch breath, try not to vomit, minor stretching,

Event comments:

Excellent race, overall. Getting out of parking lot was awful.




Last updated: 2013-08-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:37:34 | 2112 yards | 01m 47s / 100yards
Age Group: 67/155
Overall: 863/2100
Performance: Average
Suit: yes
Course: one loop
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 69F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:43
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
02:51:27 | 56 miles | 19.55 mile/hr
Age Group: 73/155
Overall: 727/2100
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: hilly
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:40
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:41:56 | 13.1 miles | 07m 46s  min/mile
Age Group: 38/155
Overall: 453/2100
Performance: Good
Course: small hilly
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5