Rock Man Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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loves park, Illinois
United States
 		Total Time = 5h 06m 25s
Overall Rank = 40/278
Age Group = 20-24
Age Group Rank = 4/17
Swim
  • 36m 6s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 43s / 100 yards
Comments:

Mass start. Went pretty well, struggled to get in a good position in the beginning then once people stread out it went well.
Transition 1
  • 02m 49s
Comments:

Transition was fine, forgot some nutrition when I raced out though.
What would you do differently?:

move faster
Bike
  • 2h 46m 49s
  • 56 miles
  • 20.14 mile/hr
Comments:

Took a spill because I made a wrong turn in a downpour. Chain fell off bike etc. Lost about 2 minutes there.
Transition 2
  • 01m 21s
Comments:

Went well, cant do much better. Shoes had puddles in them.
Run
  • 1h 39m 22s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 07m 35s  min/mile
Comments:

This is where I learned nutrition is key. Fell apart after mile 6. Was cruising at 6:45 pace until then.
What would you do differently?:

Drink more then water.
Post race
Event comments:

Great for my first HIM and 3rd Tri ever. Guys did a great job running the show. Cannot complain at all.




Last updated: 2008-06-09 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:36:06 | 2112 yards | 01m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 0/278
Performance: Good
Suit: Full Suit
Course: 2 laps around lake.
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:49
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:46:49 | 56 miles | 20.14 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 0/278
Performance:
Wind: Strong
Course: Windy at points, played a big part last 15 miles of the race.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:21
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:39:22 | 13.1 miles | 07m 35s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 0/278
Performance: Below average
Course: Hilly at points. Not a bad run. Some knocked down trees due to the storm.
Keeping cool Drinking Not enough
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5