MightyMan Montauk - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Montauk, New York
United States
Event Power
Precipitation
Total Time = 6h 29m 59s
Overall Rank = 299/401
Age Group = 40-49
Age Group Rank = 51/71
Pre-race routine:

Happoy Hour with friend night before to ease the nerves. Up at 4:30 a.m. Ate a banana, Power Bar and two Fig Newtons --- all I could stomach. Stretched, packed up and walked bike in dark from motel two blocks from race start (totally clutch!)
Event warmup:

Listned to music and set up area. Brought a flashlight which was helpful. Transition was pleasant --- I was all the way on the end and there was an empty spot on the other side as well
Swim
  • 39m 16s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 52s / 100 yards
Comments:

Was nervous about the cold as outside temp was below 50 degrees. Water was chilly but didn't bother me one bit once we got going. Little contact at beginning and a guy swam right into me 1/3 way in. Other than that there was little contact and it was a nice fresh water swim. As usual I went out too fast and reverted to breathing every other stroke. Calmed down and soon reverted to normal breathing pattern which I maintained the whole way. Couldn't find anyone to draft but course was well marked and navigation was not a problem.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 03m 37s
Comments:

Shivering a little since now it was starting to rain. Opted for the long sleeve shirt which was a good idea. Next year I will work on this -- for now I did the full socks routine so this was pretty slow.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe introduce the no-socks approach and leave the shoes clipped in.
Bike
  • 3h 17m 32s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.01 mile/hr
Comments:

Went out pretty hard on first loop and really felt good. In the zone, on the bars and feeling strong. After the turn there is a large hill heading out of town which was a non-issue at the start but much more difficult now. Still felt pretty good for 1st half of second loop other than persistent low-back pain which is something I struggle with. I ate (Fig Newtons and Cliff Shots) and drank my Gatorade as planned. Towards the second half of the second loop I tried to keep up the pace but in an easoer gear to save my legs for the run.
What would you do differently?:

Not much --- There was driving rain through most of the bike and I had only ridden 50 miles one time before this race so I couldn't expect much more. Next year I need to do more work on the bike with longer rides and short high intensity workouts to build my legs.
Transition 2
  • 01m 58s
Comments:

Off bike quickly and into running shoes. Off with long sleeve shirt and on with shorts. Only issue was my feet were numb. Not sure if it was cold and or extended bike but I had markedly decreased sensation. I decided to just run on the theory that the feeling would gradually return (which it did) but that was a very strange semsation.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 2h 27m 38s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 16s  min/mile
Comments:

This is my biggest frustration. I did okay on the first lap but had to walk at points on the second. My legs were heavy and that was more of the problem than my wind. At any rate, I thought I had made significant improvement in my running but clearly have much more to do.
What would you do differently?:

More focused run training.
Post race
Warm down:

Wife and two of my three kids were there at the end. Ran through finish with my two boys which was fun. Then off with them for pizza.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Poor run

Event comments:

My first HIM and I finished so it's all good. I have done many other races run by this organized (Event Power) and I think they do a great job. My only suggestion is some food (cookies, bananas, etc.) on the course. During the second lap I was starving!




Last updated: 2008-10-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:39:16 | 2112 yards | 01m 52s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/71
Overall: 197/401
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course: Triangle single loop course
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:37
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
03:17:32 | 56 miles | 17.01 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/71
Overall: 0/401
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Two loops of moderately hilly roadway which is open to traffic. Road was generally well-maintained but there were some rough patches
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:58
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:27:38 | 13.1 miles | 11m 16s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/71
Overall: 0/401
Performance: Below average
Course: Rolling two lap course with some steep hills
Keeping cool Drinking
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4