EagleMan Ironman 70.3 Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Cambridge, Maryland
United States
Columbia Triathlon Association
95F / 35C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 01m 41s
Overall Rank = 138/
Age Group = M 35-39
Age Group Rank = 26/187
Pre-race routine:

Wake up in Annapolis. Eat and drive to race. Showed up pretty late - no time to hit the head. Not really hungry or eager to race. Downed to bottles of Ensure, and 1 scoop of CarboPro with OJ.
Event warmup:

None - late.
Swim
  • 37m 13s
  • 1931 meters
  • 01m 56s / 100 meters
Comments:

Just wanted to work on sighting today. Swam all over the place during my last HIM. I was able to hug every buoy, so I was happy with my nav.
What would you do differently?:

Swim more consistently leading up to race. The preceeding two months worked out to approx 1 swim per week.
Transition 1
  • 03m 58s
Comments:

Very slow. Ranked 720th.
What would you do differently?:

Not take it easy.
Bike
  • 2h 30m 20s
  • 56 miles
  • 22.35 mile/hr
Comments:

PR on the bike. Happy, but didn't break goal of 2.30 - almost.
What would you do differently?:

Get some race wheels. Push harder at the end. I was hesitant due to the heat.
Transition 2
  • 02m 19s
Comments:

Average
What would you do differently?:

Practice
Run
  • 1h 47m 52s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 14s  min/mile
Comments:

Hot, hot, hot. Kept hydrated. I was hesitant to push on the way out or until the 10 mile point. Then I didn't have much left. Learned to pee while running. I was so wet from water it didn't matter. Feet took a beating from all the water.
What would you do differently?:

I'm happy with the run. I need to train more in this fatigued state to get the run times down to reach goal.
Post race
Warm down:

Hosed off past the finish line. Felt great. Massage in the tent.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Heat

Event comments:

Great race. Awesome organization and top notch volunteers. CTA and Vigo always put on a first class show.




Last updated: 2008-03-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:37:13 | 1931 meters | 01m 56s / 100meters
Age Group: 100/187
Overall: 600/
Performance: Good
164/146
Suit: Full
Course: Rectangular
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:58
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
02:30:20 | 56 miles | 22.35 mile/hr
Age Group: 33/187
Overall: 168/
Performance: Good
162/151
Wind: Little
Course: 1 loop.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 93
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:19
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:47:52 | 13.1 miles | 08m 14s  min/mile
Age Group: 24/187
Overall: 137/
Performance: Average
Out 53 min 58 sec (177/159) Back 53 min 53 sec (177/160)
Course: Out and back. Flat with no shade. Incredibly hot!
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %yes
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
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? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5