Ironman Western Australia - TriathlonFull Ironman


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Busselton, Western Australia
Australia
IMG
28C / 82F
Sunny
Total Time = 15h 17m
Overall Rank = 581/766
Age Group = 35 to 39
Age Group Rank = 130/212
Swim
  • 54h 12m 15s
  • 3800 meters
  • 1h 25m 35s / 100 meters
Comments:

good swim, my only discipline i can excel at!!! my own time as lost my goggles, and smashed into pier. idiot that i am changed goggles 2 days before. never never again!!!
What would you do differently?:

dont change equipment!! draft better
Transition 1
  • 05m
Comments:

it was a long day so not rushing it !! more important to get sunscreen on
What would you do differently?:

nothing - smile more
Bike
  • 6h 54m 46s
  • 180.2 kms
  • 26.07 km/hr
Comments:

bad wipe-out after 60kms - until then averaging 35km/h (probably a little too fast) after that slowed dramatically but honestly dont know if was my fall or ibt on my right leg - not sure easier to blame fall
What would you do differently?:

i need so much more time on the bike - my legs speed just not good enough
Transition 2
  • 10m
Comments:

i was so finished after doing last 60km with one leg
Run
  • 7h 14m 29s
  • 42.2 kms
  • 10m 18s  min/km
Comments:

this was a shocker, i was hoping for 4:55 - my right leg was finished so i ended up dragging myself for 42kms - not the way to enjoy an ironman -
What would you do differently?:

get to the run with 2 legs working!!
Post race
Warm down:

in a wheelchair

What limited your ability to perform faster:

i just did not realise the extent of the ironman, getting off a couch 5 months before is just not enough time - i want to go faster now!!!

Event comments:

i just wish i was up to enjoy this remarkably organized race - val and committee did an amazing job, wish i could say i would be back but due to being more than 8000 km's away, maybe another time!!


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Last updated: 2007-06-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
54:12:15 | 3800 meters | 1h 25m 35s / 100meters
Age Group: 40/212
Overall: 194/766
Performance: Good
Suit: Full
Course: out and around the busselton jetty in geographe bay. perfect swim venue.
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 19C / 66F Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
06:54:46 | 180.2 kms | 26.07 km/hr
Age Group: 128/212
Overall: 572/766
Performance: Bad
Wind: None
Course: flat and easy
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Too much
T2
Time: 10:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
07:14:29 | 42.2 kms | 10m 18s  min/km
Age Group: 131/212
Overall: 601/766
Performance: Bad
Course: nice and flat
Keeping cool Good Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %10
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5