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Madison, WI
United States
90F / 32C
Sunny
Total Time = 15h 57m 10s
Overall Rank = 1477/2076
Age Group = 24-29
Age Group Rank = 146/186
Pre-race routine:

2 bananas, 1 Harvest bar, 1 bottle of gu2o
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 1h 05m 25s
  • 4200 yards
  • 01m 34s / 100 yards
Comments:

Had a great swim, nice and steady and relaxed, got out of the water with HR around 100 and felt like a warm up. didn't get bodyglide high enough on neck so I got a nice wetsuit "kiss". Went out quick for 100 yds since I had a great slot, then backed off. Had hardly anyone kicking me crawling over me as a result. Caught a few great drafts and hardly had to sight, since there were so many people in the water. Got out of water with Luis Alvarez, 41 time IM finisher.
What would you do differently?:

Should have brough bottle down to waters edge then tossed it, they had no water/gatorade and waters edge.
Transition 1
  • 09m 9s
Comments:

Volunteers were absolutely fantastic. They handed me anything from me special needs bad I needed and sent me on my way.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Bike
  • 7h 35m 46s
  • 112 miles
  • 14.74 mile/hr
Comments:

I drank not stop and still got dehyradated. After 95 miles I stopped to go the bathroom and my pee was almost brown. That really freaked me out so I spun the last 17 miles while trying to dump as much fluid in me as possible.
The course looked like a battlefield, bikers sitting on the side of the road cramped up, dillusional. Heat will really mess with you if you're not careful.
What would you do differently?:

Drink, drink, drink. It is never enough. Also, I definitely need more hill training, and some lower back strngthening (which was killing by the end of the bike)
Transition 2
  • 15m 12s
Comments:

Volunteers again to the rescue. They basically dress you if you let them. I took my time in T2 to eat some solids and drink more, plus the Air conditioning was lovely. Baby wipes in the T2 bag was also a great idea. Helped to get the salt mine off of me.
Run
  • 6h 51m 40s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 15m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

Ran the first mile and realized decided to stop since my kidneys region felt like someone sticking a butter knife into them. Decided to walk for an hour... which turned into walking for 6 hours. I shuffled a little, but found that my run was only about 1.5 min/mile slower, and the walk felt a lot better. Drank a ton of fluids as I walked and ended up starting to pee and again... and lite yellow. Saw Heidi and Brad twice each and urged them on... they looked strong. Had huge blisters on my feet but one popped with about 4 miles to go so I started running again. Ran 3/4 of the last 4 miles and finished with a huge smile on my face.
What would you do differently?:

Put a pair of dry socks in my special needs run.
Post race
Warm down:

None

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Heat, heat, heat.

Event comments:

They don't kid around at these things. Volunteers and organizers were top notch. Given the conditions (slowest win time ever and highest # of DNF's ever), I was happy. I accomplished my goal and that was to finish and be an Ironman. Not bad for my third triathlon ever!!!!


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Last updated: 2004-10-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
01:05:25 | 4200 yards | 01m 34s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/186
Overall: 337/2076
Performance: Good
Suit: Sleevless Xterra
Course: Rectangle w/ very short ends
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 74F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 09:09
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
07:35:46 | 112 miles | 14.74 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/186
Overall: 1514/2076
Performance: Average
Wind: Some with gusts
Course: Rolling hills was the term of the day, followed by no shade, and 10-20mph winds.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 95
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 15:12
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
06:51:40 | 26.2 miles | 15m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/186
Overall: 0/2076
Performance: Below average
Course: Out and back x2.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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] 5

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2005-09-13 3:57 PM

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2005-09-13 4:08 PM
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Yeah!!! Good for you!!! I'm very proud of you... I know it was REAAAALLY hot out there... two of my training partners did it too... They came in (together) @ 16:56:20... 3.5 minutes to spare!

NICE JOB... TOUGH TOUGH conditions. You did great.

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2005-09-13 4:09 PM
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AWESOME! What a day you had! That swim is fantastic. you are truly a hero. i volunteered at the verona bike aid station, and was almost in tears myself looking at the faces going through lap 2-- it was so hot and windy! You are amazing!
2005-09-13 4:14 PM
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You are an Ironman!  Congrats!  Awesome! 
2005-09-13 4:17 PM
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Craig Johnson you are an IRONMAN!

Thank you so much for convincing me to do this race with you and for all the words of encouragement along the way. I really feel priviledged to have such good friends/family as you and Brad to have done this with. enjoy the rest and have a couple of Baltimore's finest for me.
2005-09-13 4:57 PM
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Where to hang in there.  Ironman!


2005-09-13 5:07 PM
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wow. awesome!
2005-09-13 5:26 PM
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GREAT JOB IRONMAN! Sounds like it was a very tuff day out on the bike, way to hang in there.
2005-09-13 5:39 PM
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Congrats on the Ironman!  That sounds like a brutal time out there with the heat.  I can only imagine what it must've been like.  Great job on finishing a very tough race!
2005-09-13 6:22 PM
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Way to go Craig...Congratulations Ironman!! I was glued to my computer and kept checking for the splits of all the BT-ers. My wife would pop in the room every once in a while and ask how you guys were doing. I kept worrying because I knew it was hot and was hoping you guys would make it. When I saw you coming over the line on the webcast...wow it was so cool. You done good man!!

2005-09-13 6:25 PM
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awesome job taco. hearing all the issues you had makes it sound like you had a terrible race, but every time i saw you, you seemed to be doing great. the bike was lonely when i couldn't catch you until 80 miles in, but it was great to see you out there on the run. then, watching you come around that corner at the finish was just awesome!

and if there is a next time, try one a little cooler and without breaking your wrist 2 months before...


2005-09-13 7:29 PM
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I'm totally impressed by you and others who complete an Ironman. Great job and way to stick it out!
2005-09-13 8:03 PM
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Congratulations and well deserved! You kicked ass! I think you should take a picture of you with your finishers medal giving the finger to the woman who hit you with her car. =)

It was so great to be out there cheering you, Brad and Heidi on!
Great job!
2005-09-13 9:48 PM
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Awesome Race Ironman!!

Thanks for sharing your race day with us. It was great to keep checking on everyone all day to see how all the BTers were doing.

Glad you stayed healthy and got hydrated again....awesome job!!

You Rock!

2005-09-14 1:22 AM
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You showed the Ironman whose the boss!  You didn't quit and finished and that's all that counts.

As my friend Ros says "the longer it takes you to finish the more money's worth you get out of the race."  so actually walking is much more economical! 

Congratulations!

2005-09-14 9:57 AM
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congratulations!! what an accomplishment!


2005-09-14 11:12 AM
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Great Job Ironman!!!
2005-09-14 11:23 AM
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Congrats IRONMAN, way to continue to push and listen to your body.  Great Job!!

Adios
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2005-09-15 10:02 AM
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I'm so proud of you...and I don't even know you!  Sounds like you had some rough spots out there but your swim was just outstanding!!  Ironman is all about overcoming obstacles and getting to the finish line.  You did it!  Congratulations!

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