Peterborough 1/2 Ironman Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Peterborough, Ontario
Canada
Trisport Canada & Subaru Triathlon Series
30C / 86F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 58m 14s
Overall Rank = 267/471
Age Group = W25-29
Age Group Rank = 4/14
Pre-race routine:

Woke up had my multigrain cheerios with yogurt and blueberries and a banana on the side. Chocolaite chip muffin from timmies for a treat. Left the hotel at 6 am and got front row parking. Set up transition and warmed up. Hung out by the lake before the race started.
Event warmup:

Short ride/bike/swim.
Swim
  • 41m 11s
  • 2000 meters
  • 02m 04s / 100 meters
Comments:

I swam a lot further than I had too. I didn't wear my tinted goggles so on the way back in all I saw was the glare of the sun on the water. The second loop I made a new strategy and made sure I had people on either side of me, that way I knew for sure I was on track.
What would you do differently?:

Wear tinted goggles.
Transition 1
  • 01m 45s
Comments:

I had a good transition.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 3h 05m 41s
  • 90 kms
  • 29.08 km/hr
Comments:

The bike was extremely hilly but I seemed to do well for the most part. Felt I held back a little as I wasn't sure how much I had to save for the run.
What would you do differently?:

More hill training.
Transition 2
  • 00m 53s
Comments:

Had a quick transition, didn't forget anything!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 2h 08m 46s
  • 21 kms
  • 06m 08s  min/km
Comments:

The run course was rather confusing through the park. At one point another runner was asking which way we go!
It was extremly hot at this point. Walked through all aid stations and splashed water over my head. Also a very hilly course but still did all right. Didn't hurt just couldn't make my legs go faster.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, went under the mister. Grabbed some food although I pawned the cheese pizza off on my friends. Who wants a cheese pizza after six hours of exercise!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The heat of the day.
Lack of hill training on the bike.

Event comments:

Overall great race for my first half ironman.




Last updated: 2008-07-10 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:41:11 | 2000 meters | 02m 04s / 100meters
Age Group: 9/14
Overall: 257/471
Performance: Average
Suit: Blue Seventy
Course: Rectangular two loop course.
Start type: Run Plus: Shot
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:45
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
03:05:41 | 90 kms | 29.08 km/hr
Age Group: 6/14
Overall: 333/471
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Out and back with a bottle exchange around the 30 km so you hit it twice.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 87
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:53
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:08:46 | 21 kms | 06m 08s  min/km
Age Group: 6/14
Overall: 258/471
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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] 4