Ironman Wisconsin - Triathlon


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Madison, Wisconsin
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 14h 49m 56s
Overall Rank = 1650/2881
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 212/314
Pre-race routine:

Rest the day before. Carb load with pizza, salad and breadsticks. Pre-race swim and bike the days before.
Event warmup:

Put on wetsuit, get in the water along the shore.
Swim
  • 1h 32m 34s
  • 4224 yards
  • 02m 11s / 100 yards
Comments:

Great swim in calm lake. Mass start was fine. Stayed on the shoreline until start.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing!
Transition 1
  • 17m 11s
Comments:

Long run up helix to the changing rooms, took some time getting ready, getting sunscreen and going to the bathroom. Ran with socks on and then put on bike shoes prior to start of bike out. Just a long and difficult transition.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 7h 04m 27s
  • 112 miles
  • 15.83 mile/hr
Comments:

Took hills well. Great support along the course especially on hills!
What would you do differently?:

More long bike training, and more hill training. Overall did very well for where I was with my fitness! Was hoping to break 7 hours but was close
Transition 2
  • 13m 58s
Comments:

Sore getting off the bike, took a while to figure out what I needed for the run and where my head was at. Got some more sunscreen and went pee.
What would you do differently?:

A little bit more organized and smart before getting into T2. Think as im getting off the bike what do I need.
Run
  • 5h 41m 46s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 13m 02s  min/mile
Comments:

Nice course but hilly in spots. Great support!
What would you do differently?:

Train a bit harder. But I think it was good. Change of shoes during mid-run was helpful!
Post race
Warm down:

Bathroom - #1 and #2, Pizza and stretching, Warm-down massage

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training, but I was very happy with this race, just wanted to finish and came in at least an hour faster than I thought!

Event comments:

Great race in Madison Wisconsin - if there is one that I would do again it would be this one! Great experience!!!!! Love the Midwest!




Last updated: 2016-09-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
01:32:34 | 4224 yards | 02m 11s / 100yards
Age Group: 241/314
Overall: 1906/2881
Performance: Good
Suit: Longsleeve Rented - Blueseventy
Course: Lake Monona - One Loop
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 17:11
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: No
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
07:04:27 | 112 miles | 15.83 mile/hr
Age Group: 213/314
Overall: 1652/2881
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: 2 loop bike course in Wisconsin - 1 loop had major hill (18%) which I climbed up the whole way! Lots of downhills and turns, very technical course but not boring.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 13:58
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
05:41:46 | 26.2 miles | 13m 02s  min/mile
Age Group: 212/314
Overall: 1650/2881
Performance: Average
Course: Hilly, 2 loops through Madison.
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5