Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas - Triathlon


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Galveston, Texas
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
Overcast
Total Time = 5h 09m 55s
Overall Rank = 469/
Age Group = 35-40
Age Group Rank = 92/
Pre-race routine:

Stayed at Moody Gardens, which was a really nice experience for the rest of the family and me of course. Got up at 4:45 and had a gross bowl of cold oatmeal quietly in the room. Headed out to transition with no problems. My bike was on the end of the rack, and that was a perfect position.
Event warmup:

Got lost making it to swim after a restroom stop at the hotel. Had to book it to make it, but then found I had plenty of time.
Swim
  • 36m 39s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 44s / 100 yards
Comments:

I swam a little slower than both my HIM's last year, but the water conditions were much rougher here. I swam pretty good and smooth right up until I rounded the last bouy, then I kept taking in water and had to pull aside and almost puke...
What would you do differently?:

No bilateral breathe into a cross wave situation.
Transition 1
  • 02m 46s
Comments:

T1 was fine. I was a little slow after almost puking during the swim. I chose not to squirrel mount onto bike since my bike spot was 20' from the mount line.
Bike
  • 2h 32m 51s
  • 56 miles
  • 21.98 mile/hr
Comments:

We had a strong tail wind on the way out, and more like a cross on the way back. I took 3 Gatorade bottles and drank them during the ride and 1 gel. I need to work on taking in more calories on the bike. My HR was around 140, when I was shooting for 135ish, but I figured it was race day nerves. I think I should have slowed down on the bike and followed the 135HR plan.
What would you do differently?:

Tone it down some.
Transition 2
  • 02m 31s
Comments:

T2 was okay. Getting off the bike was good, but getting shoes on took too much time.
Run
  • 1h 55m 8s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

Not a good run. Started out strong, but quickly faded. I think I am killing my run with bad nutrition and too fast biking. I walked a few times, very disheartening. I will be working on bike nutrition during the summer and have to do better to executing my plan. I'm should be more in the 1:40 range, not 1:55 for the 13.1.
What would you do differently?:

Bike better, eat more.
Post race
Warm down:

Found family and gave hugs. Expressed disappointment in my race. More in my ability to follow my own race plan to set myself up for a strong finish, not a "it's killing me" finish. Hard for non racers to understand the difference. My goal was sub 5:15 and I got it, so that was good. But I know I could have done better, or atleast finished stronger if I didn't shoot for great bike split.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

TONS!!!!! I am will switching my training to have a longer, and more nutrition focuses weekend bike ride. A few more longer runs thrown in to the mix. Getting a power meter to help nail down intensity levels.

Event comments:

Other than my performance, I loved this race. It's close to home, fun for the family and most people I talked to PR'd their HIM time.




Last updated: 2014-05-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:36:39 | 2112 yards | 01m 44s / 100yards
Age Group: 69/
Overall: 427/
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:46
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: Below average
Biking
02:32:51 | 56 miles | 21.98 mile/hr
Age Group: 79/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong
Course: Easy out and back course.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 02:31
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:55:08 | 13.1 miles | 08m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 92/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: 3 Loop course, with some mild hills.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5