Chisago Lakes HIM - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Chisago, Minnesota
United States
Total Time = 5h 48m 48s
Overall Rank = 215/299
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 35/40
Swim
  • 38m 46s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 50s / 100 yards
Comments:

The swim looked long. The swim felt long. I was doing good with my sighting on the way out. I had people to my left, and right to sight off of. I could not see the far bouy very well, since I wear glasses, and don't do contacts. On the way back there were alot of people that were crossing over into oncoming traffic. I stopped a few times to get a good sighting. Oh yeah this time also includes getting my wetsuit off before running up for transition.
What would you do differently?:

Perscription goggles are on the list for next year.
Transition 1
  • 02m 40s
Comments:

Came out of the water about what I figured. I got up to transition, and took a gel and a good drink of water to wash it down. Put on my socks and shoes, and got going. I had to work around a few racks, as there was a sign that made it narrow to get to the exit.
What would you do differently?:

I was happy with what I did.
Bike
  • 2h 47m 18s
  • 56 miles
  • 20.08 mile/hr
Comments:

I liked the ride up until we came out of Stacy towards Chisago. 19 needs to get resurfaced. Otherwise I was going along at a good pace. I stopped once because all the sweat in my helmet area fell down into my eyes, and burned. Otherwise I was comfortable at 20-21 mph. The packs were a little disappointing to see. I would get passed by groups of 4-6 people at a shot. The only time I was really in a pack we were all stuggling on 19, and I got surrounded. I then broke out of the pack, and charged ahead for a while.
What would you do differently?:

I felt great. I took 5 bottles of fluid with me, and most bottles were empty when I finished. I was expecting a 18 mph average, and came in closer to 20.
Transition 2
  • 02m 4s
Comments:

I had to manuever to get to my rack, but I thought I did a good job. I saw a friend of mine just hanging around transition, and I expected him to be out on the course. He DNF'd after the bike. I don't know if he hurt himself or what.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, I did alright with where my rack spot was.
Run
  • 2h 17m 59s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

I was 20 minutes ahead of my predicted pace. My knee had been bugging me the week before. My quads were a little sore starting out, but wasn't that bad. I was running for a while, and then would walk, and drink. My feet were starting to hurt as I have had some issues with the metatarsul(sp?) area of my feet. Then somewhere between mile 7&8 my back started to lock up. I would run for 100-300 yards then walk for about 30 seconds to a minute, and stretch as I was walking. I kept doing this for the rest of the race.
What would you do differently?:

New back, advil in T2. DRUGS, DRUGS, and more DRUGS.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Back, feet, pain, head.

Event comments:

I liked the race, but said those words that I use to say in College. I will never do this again. I might, but it isn't something I will sign up for right now. Next is the Twin Cities Marathon. Stupid me.




Last updated: 2008-03-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:38:46 | 2112 yards | 01m 50s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/40
Overall: 0/299
Performance: Good
Suit: Desoto
Course: Out and back.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:40
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
02:47:18 | 56 miles | 20.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/40
Overall: 0/299
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:04
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:17:59 | 13.1 miles | 10m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/40
Overall: 0/299
Performance: Below average
Course: Out and back
Keeping cool Average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4