Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz - Triathlon


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Santa Cruz, California
United States
WTC
60F / 16C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 1614/2324
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 1216/
Pre-race routine:

Well we got in a small swim, then stood around a lot!
Event warmup:

A tiny swim in the very cold foggy ocean
Swim
  • 16m 38s
  • 800 meters
  • 02m 05s / 100 meters
Comments:

Thank christ this swim was shortened due to fog. Started at the back of the pack due to no fault of my own. Just pounded out the 800 meters and climbed out.
What would you do differently?:

Not much
Transition 1
  • 07m 42s
Comments:

Took my time in a very long transition. Didn't stress
Bike
  • 3h 09m 35s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.72 mile/hr
Comments:

Pounded this bike. Destroyed my legs on purpose. Didn't care - I wanted a great ride and I got it
Transition 2
  • 04m 10s
Comments:

didn't care about trans
What would you do differently?:

care more?
Run
  • 2h 59m 48s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 13m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

Very slow run but no problem finishing
What would you do differently?:

Stay cooler somehow
Post race
Warm down:

none really

What limited your ability to perform faster:

no training!!

Event comments:

Great race. Would do again




Last updated: 2017-09-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:16:38 | 800 meters | 02m 05s / 100meters
Age Group: 151/
Overall: 1158/2324
Performance: Good
none
Suit: Roka Maverick Elite Sleeveless
Course: what was a 1.2 mile swim got turned into an 800 meter swim around the bay
Start type: Dive Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 07:42
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: Good
Biking
03:09:35 | 56 miles | 17.72 mile/hr
Age Group: 166/
Overall: 1325/2324
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: nice out and back along the Pacific Coast highway
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 04:10
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:59:48 | 13.1 miles | 13m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 202/
Overall: 1751/2324
Performance: Below average
Course: a rugged run
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4