Ironman 70.3 Florida - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Orlando, Florida
United States
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Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 11m 28s
Overall Rank = 1138/
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 214/
Swim
  • 45m 31s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 10s / 100 yards
Comments:

Went off course a bit, but no biggie. Felt ok, still need a lot of work on my swim!
Transition 1
  • 06m 30s
What would you do differently?:

Show up earlier so my transition area will be better prepared. Was late and therefore rushed to set up and get out of the transition area. Oh well.
Bike
  • 2h 50m 58s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.65 mile/hr
Comments:

Ran out of time setting up transition and my drink system was not attaching so I just used my mixed bottle of Perpetuem in the cage on my bottom tube and took the water from the aid stations and held it in my left hand the whole time. Not ideal but not as bad as I was expecting starting out.
What would you do differently?:

Prepare my bike better. The day before!
Transition 2
  • 03m 1s
Comments:

Not bad. New Zoot running shoes worked well. They are light and go on fast. Great combo.
What would you do differently?:

Slip out of shoes while riding so I can save some time there.
Run
  • 2h 25m 30s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 07s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

Eat more before the run. I was hungry but when I tried to eat during the run it was too late. Nothing was going to stay down. I should have eaten some on the bike.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked 1.5 miles with all my gear to the car. Does that count?

Event comments:

I would rank the race higher if not for the run course. And as to the drink stations, there were probably enough but one more on the bike course would have been nice too.




Last updated: 2009-01-16 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:45:31 | 2112 yards | 02m 10s / 100yards
Age Group: 214/
Overall: 1229/
Performance: Average
Suit: Zoot shorts
Course: Bay Lake
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 06:30
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:50:58 | 56 miles | 19.65 mile/hr
Age Group: 213/
Overall: 1119/
Performance: Average
Wind: Cross-winds
Course: Nice. Mostly smoothly paved streets and some hills. Hit some headwinds on both out and backs and on the final 10 miles or so, but nothing unexpected.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 03:01
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:25:30 | 13.1 miles | 11m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 221/
Overall: 1207/
Performance:
Course: Don't get me started on this run course. Miserable is the best word to describe it.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 3