High Cliff Triathlon - Half Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Sherwood, Wisconsin
United States
Midwest Sports Events
76F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 30m 27s
Overall Rank = 112/370
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 10/40
Pre-race routine:

Got up about 4:30am in the hotel, got packed had a bagel and a banana. My son (MILER), my wife and I all then headed out to the course. This was the first 1/2 IM for both of us so I was a little nervous - the goal was to finish and hopefully break 6 hours.
Event warmup:

Did not do alot of warmup - just some stretching to begin with. Went into the water to check out the lake and get used to the water temp - probably swam 200 meters at the most.
Swim
  • 35m 48s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 42s / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim was good for me, navigation went well. The boats out on the course helped with sighting. Didn't take in too much water.
Transition 1
  • 02m
Bike
  • 2h 52m
  • 56 miles
  • 19.53 mile/hr
Comments:

It was a good ride for me. Since this was my first 1/2 IM I took it relatively easy and only pushed it a few times. Enjoyed the ride, talked to people all along the way (those I passed and those that passed me). I was trying to save my legs knowing I still had 13.1 miles of running.
What would you do differently?:

Use a GU bottle instead of the packets. I has GU all over my hands by the end and my gear shift was a little sticky.
Transition 2
  • 01m 57s
Comments:

Good T2. I felt like I took my time. Tied shoes, did a quick stretch and off I went. Stopped in the rest room before heading out on the run course.
Run
  • 1h 57m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt good on the run for the most part. Once or twice the stomach starting gurgling but I just slowed the pace a bit and a few minutes later everything went well so picked it back up.
Post race
Warm down:

Drank some water and had a few bananas. I waited about an hour after the race to eat anything heavier. We then headed back to Iowa (about a 4 1/2 hour drive).

Event comments:

Good race. Lots of volunteers on the course. My family went to the talk by Dick Hoyt the night before - it was great to meet him and listen to his story. The Race was well run and the people were helpful.




Last updated: 2007-06-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:35:48 | 2112 yards | 01m 42s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/40
Overall: 0/370
Performance: Good
Suit: QROO
Course: Rectangle, clockwise rotation
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
02:52:00 | 56 miles | 19.53 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/40
Overall: 0/370
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: A big hill in the beginning but at that point your legs are feeling good. Just threw it in an easy gear and climbed. The rest of the course had some moderate hills throughout.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 84
Turns: Good Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:57
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:57:00 | 13.1 miles | 08m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/40
Overall: 0/370
Performance: Good
Course: Most of the run was on a trail of mulch, and some rock through the park. It was nice in that it was softer on your legs and provided shade from the sun. The big hill at the beginning was a good climb - but again it was at the start of the run so it wasn't too bad. I felt like I kept a very steady pace throughout. Running down the steep hill at the end was a little hard on the legs since they were tired, but it was better than going back up it.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4