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Comments: The swim started out ok for the quarter mile i have kicked and i kicked a few and after rounding the first buoy i was punched. I dont blame the guy because if he meant it with his size he could have knocked me out. I am very slow I went all out on the swim and i never rested even once. I am more afraid swimmers grabbing my ankles that I felt my chip may come off. The biggest challenge was turning the last buoy the waves are stronger and driving me away to the finish point i have to traverse back to my path until i reached the finish point. What would you do differently?: nothing i still feel strong coming out of the water.  Transition 1
Comments: It took me twice as long to dress up because i have to put on my arm and leg warmers. What would you do differently?: I have to learn to do shoes on pedals and running mount. Be prepared for the cold weather.run Faster to transition  Bike
Comments: The hills are not exactly as I expected. I am so worried about my splits that i pushed it and i did not stay in my stable level. Every hilly mile is like a torture to me and everytime we hit a flat elevation the wind is like a bully pushing us back even on a downhill. I feel I am going to bonk at mile 45 I just gave it my best sustaining effort.After the last few miles i felt relief , but the pain is not over yet. What would you do differently?: I do admit i can blame the race or the course, but i could have prepared myself for this by doing my bike rides on hills. I will not waste my time on flat rides anymore.i need to hit the hills. Transition 2
Comments: i was so relieved im off the bike course i felt slow during T2 What would you do differently?: just move faster.  Run
Comments: I started out ok and fat and suddenly after first mile my right leg was in pain enough to stop me and drop to my knees. I tried to limp off and shake it off. I know i am paying the price for hammering the hills unprepared.I tried to bear the pain and shake it off in the next two miles and i was able to tolerate it enough .We have to cover atleast a mile or two of trail gravel and grass which slowed me down. My pace was doing ok until mile 8 and then i felt starting to bonk. My nutrition and hydration is ok,but i am just running out of power. I tried run walk in the last 3 miles, but its the slowest 3 miles of them all, until eventually finish line my wife and boy is waiting and I am just glad it is all over. What would you do differently?: Run wise nothing. I should have done more riding hills to save some for the run. I performed below average on the run because of my bike. Post race
Warm down: Finally finished decently for my first half iron tri. I just walked around did not sit down. Drank water nothing else and ate nothing because i feel like throwing up. Go back to the hotel shower and rest and dinner with family. I do admit I WANT TO DO IT AGAIN!! What limited your ability to perform faster: leg pains from riding the hills. Event comments: I would say maintain the difficulty of the race. Keep the same number of staff and volunteers. Ready good food would be nice like barbecue would be nice for the participants. I am sure a better arc for the finish would be more memorable for the finishers.just to be honest i have seen better in sprint races. Over-all its a good race and ill keep coming back for Oilman and other races of Out-Loud productions. Thank You Very Gregg Pennington and Cathy Ferrara. Profile Album Last updated: 2013-09-11 12:00 AM
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Age Group = 35-39
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Before the race i should have watched the temperature and its going to be cold during the bike in the 50s. I am so used racing in the summer.Have to drive out and buy warmers expo dont have them.I slept well for a pre race sleep i have exactly 5 hours on and off. I barely have enough sleep in my previous training races. I am glad i was able to sleep this long. I stayed in the hotel therefore it will be a short walk to transition. I just ate my regular two cliff bars and 1 banana and a bottle of skratch. First one in transition and set-up first every thing is prepared and 15 mins before my start my goggles lense popped out. It took me 7 mins to fix it. Next time bring a back-up goggles.
It was very cold in the am about 50 deg.F. Being my first cold Triathlon. I was told by the vets that do not worry water is warmer and i am wearing a wetsuit. So i dipped into the water make my body acclimate to the temperature. It was good and i feel confident. We are the first wave but im a BOP so i stayed there.