Patriot Half Iron - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Freetown, Massachusetts
United States
Sun Sport Events
72F / 22C
Overcast
Total Time = 5h 26m 36s
Overall Rank = 121/502
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 26/68
Pre-race routine:

I had 3/4 of a clif bar and 16oz of Perpetuam with hammer gel at 5am. (two hrs and twenty minutes before the start)

Propbably Spent too much time setting up T1/T2.
Event warmup:

Did a little warm up in place and stretched but did not get my short run in as planned. No big deal but rookie move.
Swim
  • 31m 49s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 31s / 100 yards
Comments:

Placed myself at the front but on the far side. Took about 10 mins to get into the groove (didnt have time to warm up). Only had a couple of places where I had to mix it up a bit with the mosh pit. I used the tip on moving towards people who wanted some elbow action ;).
What would you do differently?:

Heading out I took a wide path. I did have a good corner but also went too wide heading into T1. I need to focus on swim path.
Transition 1
  • 03m 30s
Comments:

overall good T1 - right heel got stuck a bit but good overall.
What would you do differently?:

work on getting wetsuit off.
Bike
  • 2h 59m 38s
  • 60 miles
  • 20.04 mile/hr
Comments:

Good Bike leg - IT took a while to get HR into the right zone. I felt good and probably took the 1st loop harder than I should. Some sections of the road were patchy but good overall.

Kept cadence high to avoid any knee/IT band issue which seemed to work out. With average speed just over 20 mph I was happy with the bike.

Felt great for first loop; dragged a bit midway through second loop but finished strong.
What would you do differently?:

Work on negative split. Second loop was a bit behind.
Transition 2
  • 02m 20s
Comments:

Good T2 - No complaints.
What would you do differently?:

Next time I should coast and ride side saddle and hop off to keep moving.

Make sure new socks are not inside out.
Run
  • 1h 49m 39s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 22s  min/mile
Comments:

I think I ate too much on the bike. I am going to check intake stats later this week. Felt good getting into pace but could not get HR up and kick it into gear. I was able to pass a bunch of people but fewer towards the end of the race.

Had a strong finish with a good final kick passing three people at the end.
What would you do differently?:

Eat less on the bike.

Stay true to my HR pace and kick it into gear at last 3 miles.

Post race
Event comments:

Great race. Put on calendar for 2008.




Last updated: 2007-03-12 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:31:49 | 2112 yards | 01m 31s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/68
Overall: 158/502
Performance: Good
Suit: Predator2
Course: Rectangular course - counterclockwise
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 03:30
Performance: Average
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
02:59:38 | 60 miles | 20.04 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/68
Overall: 165/502
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Before the start they indicated they had to change the course due to unexpected paving work. Bike leg would be an extra 4 miles - 60 miles. Ouch. Rolling hills and a good course. Road was patchy/rough in some places but new in others. Max speed 36 mph
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 106
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 02:20
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:49:39 | 13.1 miles | 08m 22s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/68
Overall: 100/502
Performance: Below average
Course: One loop - Rolling hills
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4