Busselton 1/2 Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Busselton, Western Australia
Australia
Triathlon Western Australia
25C / 77F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 37m 8s
Overall Rank = 716/1059
Age Group = M30 - 34
Age Group Rank = 110/134
Swim
  • 37m 13s
  • 1900 meters
  • 01m 58s / 100 meters
Comments:

Last years time - 40.36
This years time - 37.13

An improvement by 3.23

What would you do differently?:

A good result, I managed to stay on course fairly well.
Transition 1
  • 03m 46s
Comments:

Last years time - 3.09
This years time - 3.46

39 secs longer but I had to adjust my race belt, not a normal thing.

Overall position - 689th
Category position - 103rd
What would you do differently?:

I didn't have my gear until the morning so I really didn't have time to double check everything. My race belt was too loose and I had to adjust it in transition, so things took a little longer than I wanted.
Bike
  • 2h 43m 44s
  • 90.1 kms
  • 33.02 km/hr
Comments:

Last years time - 2.43.09
This years time - 2.43.44

35 secs slower but this was planned as I rode too hard last year. I felt good after the bike this year with consistent lap times.
What would you do differently?:

I cornered well and powered away comfortably and took the hills no problem.
Transition 2
  • 01m 21s
Comments:

Last years time - 3.05 (With a pee break)
This years time - 1.21 (Saved the pee for the run)

I had to switch my Garmin from bike to run but still a reasonable split.

Overall position - 180th
Category position - 25th
What would you do differently?:

I am not sure why it takes other people so long for this transition.
Run
  • 2h 11m 1s
  • 21.1 kms
  • 06m 13s  min/km
Comments:

Last years time - 2:18.12
This years time - 2:11.01

An improvement by 7.11
What would you do differently?:

I need to do more run training over this winter.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Well my training log was titled 'My Bumpy Road to Busselton'.
Family and work commitments along with a loss of motivation has made this later part of the season harder than normal.

Event comments:

I love this place and will always come back no matter how little I have trained.




Last updated: 2008-09-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:37:13 | 1900 meters | 01m 58s / 100meters
Age Group: 115/134
Overall: 843/1059
Performance: Good
Suit: Full Ironman
Course: Following the jetty the swim heads out to sea for 850m, followed by a right hand turn � swimming away from the jetty. A short straight at the top of the course is followed by another right hand turn heading to head back to shore to the swim exit.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 20C / 68F Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:46
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:43:44 | 90.1 kms | 33.02 km/hr
Age Group: 95/134
Overall: 575/1059
Performance: Good
Lap 1 - 51.12 @ 81 rpm Lap 2 - 53.38 @ 84 rpm Lap 3 - 55.43 @ 79 rpm Average Heart Rate - 170 bpm
Wind: Little
Course: Three-lap bike course. It is flat and fast and an opportunity to set your PB. The bike leg exits the transition area at the eastern end directly onto Marine Terrace, heading left. A left into Milne Street is followed by a right turn into Geographe Bay Road for approximately 3km. Cyclists will then follow Guerin Street across Marine Terrace all the way to Layman Rd. A right hand turn into Layman and then a left at the round about puts you onto the bypass. The course continues along Layman Road through the Wonnerup town site to Tuart Drive where cyclists will turn right. The course continues along Tuart Drive for approximately 3.3km where they will complete a U-turn and retrace their route back to the Layman Rd roundabout, where it continues through the roundabout along Layman. A right turn at Carey Street back into town and then a left turn into Marine Terrace, followed by a u-turn a the South Road Intersection. This is the start point for laps 2 and 3.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 83
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:21
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:11:01 | 21.1 kms | 06m 13s  min/km
Age Group: 768/134
Overall: 109/1059
Performance: Good
Lap 1 - 38.58 Lap 2 - 46.08 Lap 3 - 45.30 Average Heart Rate - 169 bpm
Course: Heading left initially participants will round the Scout Hall just north of the Goose Caf� and head back past the transition area along the walking path. All participants run out on the pathway to a turn point several hundred metres past the Guerin Street/ Geographe Bay Road intersection. Then return along the roadway to the transition area. At the completion of the first and second laps participants remain on the road and pass the Finish Chute back to transition and loop around the scout hall back onto the path. At the completion of the third lap, participants veer to the left side of Geographe Bay Road and into the Finish Chute at the northern corner of Barnard park.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5