Ironman Kansas 70.3 - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Lawrence, Kansas
United States
Ironman
84F / 29C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 6h 27m 44s
Overall Rank = 747/942
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 97/112
Pre-race routine:

Bagel with Peanut Butter for breakfast.
Swim
  • 46m 39s
  • 1931 meters
  • 02m 25s / 100 meters
Transition 1
  • 05m 30s
Comments:

Race number pinned through front and back of jersey - had to repin (twice) during T-1. Race belt or pre-wearing jersey would have saved time.
What would you do differently?:

Wear race belt. No gloves. No socks.
Bike
  • 3h 18m 48s
  • 56 miles
  • 16.90 mile/hr
Comments:

Stomache issues plagued middle of bike segment. Started very strong, finished pretty good.
What would you do differently?:

Eat later. Drink more water / less Gatorade (or delay gatorade until second hour.)
Transition 2
  • 06m 48s
Comments:

Tried to relax during T-2 - stretch and prepare for run - didn't want to over-rush.
What would you do differently?:

Not eat gels. Made my stomach unstable. Should try fruit only.
Run
  • 2h 09m 58s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

The run was shortened due to lightning. Actual run time was 1:50:08 over an approximate 11 miles - which was extrapolated to 2:09:58. First half of run was plagued by stomach problems - last half was very strong and I would have had a much better split.
What would you do differently?:

No gels during T-2. Slowly eat fruit during run (grapes, apple slices)
Post race
Warm down:

Storm eliminatred post-race activities.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Stomach problems

Event comments:

Weather ruined the end of race. Events cancelled.




Last updated: 2008-06-11 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:46:39 | 1931 meters | 02m 25s / 100meters
Age Group: 88/112
Overall: 632/942
Performance: Average
Suit: Short Wetsuit
Course: Loop
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 05:30
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
03:18:48 | 56 miles | 16.90 mile/hr
Age Group: 93/112
Overall: 651/942
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong
Course: Iron Cross - 4 out-and-back legs
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 06:48
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:09:58 | 13.1 miles | 09m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 36/112
Overall: 413/942
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
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? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4