Marc Herremans Classic - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Antwerpen, Antwerpen
Belgium
ironman 70.3
21C / 70F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 33m 24s
Overall Rank = 410/900
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 78/129
Pre-race routine:

got up early to have a good breakfast and try to visualize the race
Event warmup:

just loosen the muscles
Swim
  • 36m 12s
  • 1900 meters
  • 01m 55s / 100 meters
What would you do differently?:

Better warm-up and go like hell next time.
a time of 32 min should be possible.
Transition 1
  • 04m 12s
Comments:

I felt a little dizzy after the swim, so I took my time to get my head back normal.
What would you do differently?:

Train more on the transitions
Bike
  • 2h 47m 41s
  • 90 kms
  • 32.20 km/hr
Comments:

It's hard work
What would you do differently?:

I didn't train enough on the bike due to several problems.
Only had +/- 500km this year. At least 5000 more to be done next time.
Transition 2
  • 02m 1s
Comments:

I was in pain. Running was very difficult.

What would you do differently?:

Train more on the transition Bike/running.

Run
  • 2h 04m 53s
  • 21 kms
  • 05m 57s  min/km
Comments:

It took me 12K to find a pace and a running feeling.
What would you do differently?:

As a said train more on the transition.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretching and keep on walking.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The running part was really hard for me.

Event comments:

Super event. All the benefits will go to a charity organisation "to walk again"




Last updated: 2007-08-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:36:12 | 1900 meters | 01m 55s / 100meters
Age Group: 67/129
Overall: 377/900
Performance: Good
avg Hr 152/min
Suit: a cheap one
Course: since this was my first Tri ever I started very calm, trying to get my orientation on the way. After 500m the crowd started to get calmer and I managed to find my way around. Cornering went surprisingly well.
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 21C / 70F Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:12
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:47:41 | 90 kms | 32.20 km/hr
Age Group: 80/129
Overall: 402/900
Performance: Good
Hr 144/min
Wind: Headwind
Course: Nice course, most of the time flat but a strong headwind on the way back.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 88
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:01
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:04:53 | 21 kms | 05m 57s  min/km
Age Group: 0/129
Overall: 443/900
Performance: Below average
Hr 142
Course: 4 laps of 5K on a flat course with a lot of people supporting us. Temp was a stunning 32°C
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? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5