MedExpress Mountaineer Triathlon - Half Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Morgantown, West Virginia
United States
HFP Racing
95F / 35C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 29m 28s
Overall Rank = 85/146
Age Group = M 35-39
Age Group Rank = 9/13
Swim
  • 40m 54s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 56s / 100 yards
Comments:

Current was strong, and I kicked harder than normal when swimming against the current. Time includes long run (200 yds?) to timing mat at transition.
What would you do differently?:

Draft more.
Transition 1
  • 02m 35s
Bike
  • 3h 12m 46s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.43 mile/hr
Comments:

Road first loop at easier pace, then picked it up on the second loop.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m 15s
Comments:

Good transition.
Run
  • 2h 32m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 36s  min/mile
Comments:

The temperature was up to 96 degrees during the run. I was under-trained for the run due to bursitis in my left knee, so I knew it would be tough. Within 1 mile, I knew it was going to be a long, hard run. I ended up running 1 mile at a time and walking through each aid station. Overall, considering the weather conditions and my training level, it was a good run.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Current on swim. Hills & rough roads on bike. Temperature and training on run.

Event comments:

This is a hard course. My coach, who has done hundreds of races, including 4 IM's, said this was the 2nd hardest race he has ever done. Only IM Wisconsin was harder.




Last updated: 2009-01-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:40:54 | 2112 yards | 01m 56s / 100yards
Age Group: 4/13
Overall: 55/146
Performance: Good
Suit: Full
Course: Run across timing mat and jump off end of dock feet first for start. 1/8 Down river, turn then 1/2 of distance up stream against current, then turn down river for last 3/8 of distance.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: High
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:35
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
03:12:46 | 56 miles | 17.43 mile/hr
Age Group: 10/13
Overall: 91/146
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Double loop. 2 long hills on each loop: 1st was 7+/- miles long and gradual. 2nd was only 2-3 miles long, but steeper. Road surface was extremely rough. There were a lot of flat tires, but I didn't have any.
Road: Potholes Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:15
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:32:00 | 13.1 miles | 11m 36s  min/mile
Age Group: 10/13
Overall: 90/146
Performance: Good
Course: Flat. Double out-and-back.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? No
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3