Vineman Ironman 70.3 - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Guerneville, California
United States
Vineman, Inc.
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 01m 31s
Overall Rank = 780/1249
Age Group = M45-49
Age Group Rank = 90/146
Swim
  • 38m 58s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 51s / 100 yards
Transition 1
  • 04m 57s
Comments:

Had to pack transition bag for transport back to race finish, race bag ripped...had to piece it back together.Didn't get in a big hurry, could have trimmed some time if I would have moved faster.
Bike
  • 2h 52m 35s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.47 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Not take bottles,use the disposable type, had to stop at aid stations, and transfer gatorade into my bottles...lost some time/momentum.
Transition 2
  • 04m 45s
What would you do differently?:

Forgot my socks for the run, follow my checklist.
Run
  • 2h 20m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 41s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

Take on more sodium, use salt tablets. Think my spasms and cramps were related to that.
Post race
Event comments:

I had a great time. First HIM and what a great venue. Tremendous volunteer support and very organized. I hope to do this again someday.




Last updated: 2007-05-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:38:58 | 2112 yards | 01m 51s / 100yards
Age Group: 61/146
Overall: 0/1249
Performance: Good
Suit: Blueseventy - Full
Course: Russian River
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 04:57
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:52:35 | 56 miles | 19.47 mile/hr
Age Group: 74/146
Overall: 0/1249
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Great course.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 04:45
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:20:00 | 13.1 miles | 10m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 104/146
Overall: 0/1249
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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?
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5