Timberman - Half Iron - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Gilford, New Hampshire
United States
EndorFun
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 5h 15m 28s
Overall Rank = 256/1017
Age Group = M4044
Age Group Rank = 46/185
Pre-race routine:

Up at 4am. Packed up and headed out. Stopped for a bagel on the way and sipped H2O
Event warmup:

So much time waiting in line for a potty, so only time for swim warm up.
Swim
  • 40m 32s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 55s / 100 yards
Comments:

Obvioulsy, the swim remains an area with major needs of focus and improvement. I was a bit surprised with my time coming out of the water, because I seemed to be pushing it strong the entire way, and in fact, thought I was heading for a PR. When I got out of the water and checked my watch and saw that I was over 40 minutes, I was really shoked. I believe the course was longer than 2112 yds by probably 200-400.
What would you do differently?:

More swim focus this winter and in my training in general. Time to join a masters group I think.
Transition 1
  • 02m 13s
Comments:

One of my better efforts in T1, but still room for improvements.
Bike
  • 2h 48m 5s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.99 mile/hr
Comments:

My goal was to try to average 20-20.5mph and I was pretty much at the lower range, so I don't have much to be sorry about here. I may have pushed it a little too hard, which made the run more difficult.
Transition 2
  • 02m 4s
Comments:

A few minor problems here. I struggled a bit with gettin my running shoes on. I think I still need to fine tune the Yankz. Also, I lost a few seconds trying to get the garmin to switch from bike to run mode. I entered the menu instead of switching and in my rush and frustration, forgot how to get out of the menu.
What would you do differently?:

I guess I need to practice more with switching the Garmin and probably loosen the yankz a bit more.
Run
  • 1h 42m 36s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 07m 50s  min/mile
Comments:

I feel like this was the biggest disaster of the event for me although it is the only leg of the race where my rank was actually higher than my overall rank, so it was still the strong piece for me, I guess. I had major trouble with cramping, especially in my quad muscle (specifically, the one which is above and to the inside of the knee)
What would you do differently?:

I need to improve my extensive endurance in order to build on the running base I have.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Endurance

Event comments:

I agree with others RR's that Keith does a great job with these events. I did Mooseman in June as well and both were well organized and plenty of help and volunteers along the way. Both were great ways to enter into the HIM arena!




Last updated: 2006-11-01 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:40:32 | 2112 yards | 01m 55s / 100yards
Age Group: 103/185
Overall: 790/1017
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course: Rectangular
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:13
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:48:05 | 56 miles | 19.99 mile/hr
Age Group: 61/185
Overall: 341/1017
Performance: Average
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Finishes and ends with rolling hills. Middle consists of mostly long, gradual hills which are quite taxing IMO.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:04
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
01:42:36 | 13.1 miles | 07m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 36/185
Overall: 239/1017
Performance: Below average
Course: Like the bike course, mostly long gradual up and downhills.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Ok
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