Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Racine, Wisconsin
United States
HFP Racing
75F / 24C
Overcast
Total Time = 6h 33m 42s
Overall Rank = 1238/1381
Age Group = XL2 Cyl <40
Age Group Rank = 18/22
Pre-race routine:

Sleep at Falcus house. Coffee, cliff bar, banana
Event warmup:

The swim was postponed by about an hour to let the fog lift. Had to get in the water to get used to the temperature. Pretty cold but we swam the night before.
Swim
  • 33m 44s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 36s / 100 yards
Comments:

I was happy with the swim. Felt very comfortable and got of the water running.
What would you do differently?:

sight better.
Transition 1
  • 02m 57s
Comments:

I didn't concentrate on trying to minimize the transitions.
Bike
  • 2h 57m 45s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.90 mile/hr
Comments:

I thought I was going to have a good bike but I started getting a stomach cramp mile 50. I broke the crdinal rule of trying something new in a race versus training. I went to the tri store and he recomended CARB 1200 then I wouldn't need all the gels. Well I did that and then grabbed a water bottle on the ride of HEED???. I think the combo didn't mix well. That along wiht the sun coming out and starting to beat down. My bike felt sluggish. I have an older bike and am wondering if the bearings are going.
What would you do differently?:

Need new tri-bike. And practice fueling plan along with some salt tablets and work in the heat.
Transition 2
  • 03m 21s
Comments:

I was not feeling right at T2. Stomach was cramped into a fist. I should have sought medical attention at that time. I thought I could breathe it out and drink lots of water. I was wrong.
What would you do differently?:

Researchg the use of salt tablets.
Run
  • 2h 55m 55s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 13m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

I had real problems wiht my stomach cramp. It prevented me from getting any kind of pace going. I keep having to walk. My legs felt pretty good considering and heart rate was low.
What would you do differently?:

I under trained on the run as I started late and ran out of time. I am going to train for a marathoin that should speed up run splits. Also I going ot figure out how to use salt tablets and train some in the heat. aqll those factors combined made for a very difficult run/walk.
Post race
Warm down:

got dizzy and laid down for about 30 minutes. I shoul dhave gone to the medical tent.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

mostly cramps and I had to cut training short.

Event comments:

Nice venue for a HIM. Well run and friendly community.




Last updated: 2008-06-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:44 | 2112 yards | 01m 36s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 854/1381
Performance: Good
Suit: sleeveless suit
Course: swam out about 200 yards and parallel to the shore. Tough to spot the buoys due to the fog. I ended up getting swept into shore with the current and few times and had to make a 45 degree correction slowing my swim. Water was cold but very clear and the whole course was about 6 feet deep.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 56F / 13C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:57
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
02:57:45 | 56 miles | 18.90 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 1024/1381
Performance: Below average
I keep my heart rate right around 145-150.
Wind: Little
Course: good course no hills of significance
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 03:21
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:55:55 | 13.1 miles | 13m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/22
Overall: 1320/1381
Performance: Bad
Heart rate was fine at 135-140
Course: It was basically flat with two small hills in the beginning of the loop.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4