Swim
Comments: This is my worst discipline by far. Need to do a lot more training What would you do differently?: Train better Transition 1
Comments: I was not really concerned about my transition times and just wanted to make sure that I left with everything attached and all of my fueling items. What would you do differently?: I will work on my transitions for my events for next year as I get more serious about my finish times Bike
Comments: Need to do more hill training. Transition 2
Comments: Again, I was not really concerned with my T times and wanted to make sure I had everything I needed for the run Run
Comments: Took me about 2 miles to get into a groove as I was cramping really bad. My hammies were screaming at me and had to walk about 1/2 of the first 2 miles. Reached the turnaround and was downhill for the next 4 miles and I made up a lot of time. made the turn for the second loop and was doing well until about mile 9 and then my calves starting cramping really really bad and had to walk run the rest of the way. Ran about 1/4 mile then walked 30 steps and repeat. What would you do differently?: Need to get a better handle on my fluid and electrolyte intake to alleviate the leg cramps. Post race
Warm down: Hit the medical tent for some ice for my knees then headed to the food tent for a turkey sandwich and protein drink. What limited your ability to perform faster: Tweaked my knee about 4 weeks prior to the event so didn't do any running 3 weeks prior to event. Also did not do anywhere near enough time in the pool/open water. Need to do a better job at swim training. Event comments: Well run event. Plenty of volunteers to help and very friendly. With this being my first half IM I am somewhat pleased with my results. My goal was to finish in under 7:30:00 and I accomplished that. Last updated: 2014-08-04 12:00 AM
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United States
Set Up Events
68F / 20C
Overcast
Overall Rank = 307/339
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 65/71