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Penticton, British Columbia
Canada
Ironman North America
86F / 30C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 12h 53m 19s
Overall Rank = 1032/2400
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 142/239
Pre-race routine:

Woke up stuff down a bagel w/ Peanut Butter, A bannana, and a bottle of Carbo-Pro. Then we went to to the body marking area, stood in that line, then stood in the line for the Port-a-potty.
Event warmup:

A 20 second swim to make sure my goggles were not leaking...
Swim
  • 1h 09m 43s
  • 4224 yards
  • 01m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

Felt good.. I couldn't have gone much faster.. Maybe a minute or 2, or course direction alone. The final leg was tough. Sun RIGHT IN YOUR EYES. Hard to spot.
Transition 1
  • 03m 8s
Comments:

Strippers help with wetsuit.... Crazy tent! Help everywhere..
What would you do differently?:

I think I could have gone faster, just didn't know what to expect...Thanks
Bike
  • 6h 13m 18s
  • 112 miles
  • 18.00 mile/hr
Comments:

I am pleased.. It was a good ride, and a lot of fun.....
What would you do differently?:

Just get Stronger!
Transition 2
  • 04m 32s
Comments:

I sat down thinking about a MARATHON NEXT!?!? I probably could have shave a minute or so off...
What would you do differently?:

Put vaseline on the NIPS before starting... Not @ MILE 8!
Run
  • 5h 22m 41s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 12m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

I don't really remember what happen the 1st 1/2 of the run.. Just was plugging along. I ran most, and walked the aid stations (and some hills). I was a little suprised how long it took, but it did not bother me. I WAS HAVING FUN! I was able to shave 20 minutes on the way back into town.. I may it my goal about mile 18 to SUB 13 this race...
What would you do differently?:

?? I know that I can shave a lot of time off the marathon... somewhere around..4:30-4:45... But 1st Ironman.. I had no expectations!!!!!
Post race
Warm down:

WALK WALK WALK.. STAY LOOSE.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

????

Event comments:

THIS IS A GREAT RACE, and RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE!


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Last updated: 2006-08-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
01:09:43 | 4224 yards | 01m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 103/239
Overall: 692/2400
Performance:
Suit: FULL ORCA
Course: Clock wise.. 1 loop
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:08
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
06:13:18 | 112 miles | 18.00 mile/hr
Age Group: 162/239
Overall: 1176/2400
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Wind all over.. Sometimes crosswinds (Yellow lake-coming down), and into down felt like headwinds.. Nothing bad, but After 100 miles.. The wind felt strong...
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 04:32
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
05:22:41 | 26.2 miles | 12m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 140/239
Overall: 1189/2400
Performance: Below average
Couldn't get this ticker down from 170!! Was a struggle...
Course: Nice out and bike. A few GNARLY HILLS, and a STRONG HEADWIND ON THE 1st SEGMENT!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %2
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5