Ironman Michigan 70.3 - Triathlon


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Farkfort, Michigan
United States
World triathlon corp
69F / 21C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 7h 10m 21s
Overall Rank = 1043/1446
Age Group = 55-59
Age Group Rank = 87/104
Pre-race routine:

Shave/shower. Cinnamon Raisin bagel oj and coffee. Arrived at transition around 7. Loaded up my nutrition and fluids. I made sure my bike was good and tires inflated. Chatted up a few neighbors. Put on my wetsuit, found a bench and relaxed for about 20 minutes.
Event warmup:

I took a shower and sat on a bench
Swim
  • 51m 46s
  • 2110 yards
  • 02m 27s / 100 yards
Comments:

Good swim. I have 1swim speed and I don't how far I'm swimming. High gear is the same as low and always the swimming equivalent of walking.
What would you do differently?:

Swim faster,
Transition 1
  • 07m 31s
Comments:

Good transition had a honey stinger gel. Everything went smooth. Michelle said my transitions were fast
Bike
  • 3h 12m 59s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.41 mile/hr
Comments:

Good ride I pushed hard into the headwind and paid on the run. I don't know if I would change it.
What would you do differently?:

I had a good ride. A little slower than I wanted, but I'm happy with the effort. I really didn't answer the question.
Transition 2
  • 05m 12s
Comments:

Good transition
Run
  • 2h 52m 58s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 13m 12s  min/mile
Comments:

good run. I gassed a little and did a walk/run. Started just walking aid stations, but ended up walking more than that
What would you do differently?:

I'm a little disappointed in myself, I didn't make any friends on the run. I need to work on that
Post race
Warm down:

Space blanket and a much needed shower. I slept all the way home (3 hour) drive

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I pushed a little too much in the headwind and paid for it on the run. I should probably use base salts

Event comments:

Great race, fantastic venue. I love the bike course. Swim is easy in protected Bay. A must do




Last updated: 2022-09-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:51:46 | 2110 yards | 02m 27s / 100yards
Age Group: 83/104
Overall: 1209/1446
Performance: Good
Suit: Xterra wetsuit
Course: inside Betsie Bay. Calm water sighting was easy
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 69F / 21C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 07:31
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
03:12:59 | 56 miles | 17.41 mile/hr
Age Group: 87/104
Overall: 1043/1446
Performance: Good
Ave 116 high 156 cadence 77
Wind: Headwind
Course: Great course fun rolling hills. One of my favorite rides
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 77
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 05:12
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:52:58 | 13.1 miles | 13m 12s  min/mile
Age Group: 87/104
Overall: 1150/1446
Performance: Good
111 average 148 high
Course: good course. Flat easy to follow plenty of aid stations. Great crowds
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %5%
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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