QuakerMan Triathlon - Half Iron Course - Triathlon


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Quakertown, Pennsylvania
United States
Genesis Adventures
72F / 22C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 50m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Altered from previous. Ate organic oatmeal 3 hours before start, did not change basil rate and allowed insulin pump to keep pumping(Blood sugar reading at 5 am 155). Drank a bottle of Gatorade Endurance. Got to race registered and set up transition, blood sugar rising as no bolus for breakfast and Gatorade 268 when entered the water. Set pump to 10% of basil for race entirety.
Event warmup:

10 min run/ jog. Hit the water for about 100 warmup swim. Felt sooo much better than 2 weeks ago as was able to breathe and find a rhythm during warmup.
Swim
  • 47m 12s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 14s / 100 yards
Comments:

Had trouble sighting and got off course a couple of times. I did not push the swim and had a comfortable, cautious stroke. A bit slower than I wanted and had plenty in the tank I was weary of 2 weeks ago which was still lurking in my mind and my goal was to get to the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Pushed harder, though not too much.
Transition 1
  • 03m 16s
Comments:

Took my time and could have gone faster and knew a looong bike ride ahead
What would you do differently?:

Not much
Bike
  • 3h 17m 56s
  • 57.9 miles
  • 17.55 mile/hr
Comments:

I had the fastest bike split in my age group! First time ever!!!!!
What would you do differently?:

May have not left enough leg for the run.
Transition 2
  • 04m 24s
Run
  • 2h 37m 26s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 12m 01s  min/mile
Comments:

It was very hard course.
What would you do differently?:

With all of the leg and foot problems had in training, some additional runs in training would have helped.
Bricks, Bricks, Bricks added earlier in training would have helped.
Post race
Event comments:

My first half iron back after 8 years of inactivity. My goal was to finish and not worry about ranking or placing. The course matched my training courses to a "T". It was a great race with extremely well run and helpful volunteers. I truly loved the course though some real rough roads on the bike. The run course was one of the most challenging I have done in Tri though fair. I would truly recommend this race for someone who wants a challenging half iron!




Last updated: 2017-09-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:47:12 | 2112 yards | 02m 14s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit:
Course: .
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:16
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:17:56 | 57.9 miles | 17.55 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Rolling hills with one long one each loop
Road: Rough  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 04:24
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:37:26 | 13.1 miles | 12m 01s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course: Hills! Hills! One of the hardest half run coursed I have completed
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4