Ironman Louisville - TriathlonFull Ironman


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Louisville, Kentucky
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
76F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 11h 50m 33s
Overall Rank = 639/2314
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 9/71
Pre-race routine:

Can of Ensure with 1/2 bagel and peanut butter 3 hours before race start.
Event warmup:

The walk from my place in line to the race start
Swim
  • 1h 16m 18s
  • 4224 yards
  • 01m 49s / 100 yards
Comments:

Had a great swim, did run into the shallows before the first turn but not really a problem. Water temp was good, very cloudy but otherwise ok
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really
Transition 1
  • 08m 45s
Comments:

Lost my chip at the start of the bike and had to go back to the start tent to get a new one. Lost about 5 minutes which was reflected in the transition time.
What would you do differently?:

Took the chip off to put on the compression stockings, needed to make sure the chip strap was back on good and tight.
Bike
  • 5h 48m 33s
  • 112 miles
  • 19.28 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt really strong and good on the bike, in retrospect I possibly could have gone it a little easier to save more for the run but I really don't know.
What would you do differently?:

???
Transition 2
  • 03m 51s
Comments:

This went well. Didn't have to run with the bike as they racked it for us, very nice.
Run
  • 4h 33m 6s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 10m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

Did not have much for the second half of the run. I think it was related to the limited training I got in after I injured my calf. I wore the compression stockings which really helped but my quads got really fatigued and the pain really got me in the end.
What would you do differently?:

Prevent pre-race injury
Post race
Warm down:

warm-down?????
I did walk over to the convention center and get some broth and a massage.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Pain and fatigue in my lower back and legs

Event comments:

Since this is my first full Ironman I have limited experience to rate by, but I will say this city put forth an outstanding effort, the volunteers were great and things seemed very organized




Last updated: 2009-02-02 12:00 AM
Swimming
01:16:18 | 4224 yards | 01m 49s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/71
Overall: 0/2314
Performance: Good
Suit: Zoot tri suit
Course: Ohio river, start slightly upstream then turn for the majority of the race with the current
Start type: Dive Plus: Time Trial
Water temp: 82F / 28C Current:
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 08:45
Performance: Bad
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
05:48:33 | 112 miles | 19.28 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/71
Overall: 0/2314
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Rolling hills with a few steeper climbs/descents
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:51
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
04:33:06 | 26.2 miles | 10m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/71
Overall: 0/2314
Performance: Below average
Course: Very nice with a few hills, some shade, lots of aid stations.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4