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Orlando, FL
United States
90F / 32C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 38m 37s
Overall Rank = 1283/Lots
Age Group = M30-34
Age Group Rank = 203/257
Pre-race routine:

Keep in mind, I have been training for this race for about 2 or so months. I was never a swimmer. I have had a bike since Easter. I have been running for a while. My primary goal was to finish this race (no time, just finish). Now it is taime to get structured and take my times to the next level.
Swim
  • 48m 45s
  • 2000 yards
  • 02m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

Bad bad bad start. After first 500 (incredibly slow) I settled down and swam. I got a little wide of the course to stay away from the pack. I slowed me down but I was keeping my heart rate in check. Came out 5 min over my goal.


What would you do differently?:

start wide and stay there.
Transition 1
  • 09m 39s
Comments:

long run with bike out of transition. I took my time getting settled in.
What would you do differently?:

Take a little less time cut this down to 5 Min
Bike
  • 3h 00m 59s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.57 mile/hr
Comments:

I would have to say I did pretty well on the bike considering that I have only had a bike for about 2 months.
What would you do differently?:

go a little harder at the beginning and train a little harder for the hills. I was going very slow by the top of the hills.
Transition 2
  • 09m 48s
Comments:

slow and took my time
What would you do differently?:

Take 5 min off time
Run
  • 2h 29m 26s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

right calf cramped up at mile 9. Had to run through pain for the rest of the time.
What would you do differently?:

try to extend my stride some. I have run a 1/2 marathon 35 min faster. I can definitely take some time off here
Post race



Last updated: 2005-04-29 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:48:45 | 2000 yards | 02m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/257
Overall: 1484/Lots
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 82F / 28C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 09:39
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
03:00:59 | 56 miles | 18.57 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/257
Overall: 1356/Lots
Performance: Good
HR avg 138
Wind: Some
Course: Flat with 2 hills. The hills were around the turnaround.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 09:48
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:29:26 | 13.1 miles | 11m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/257
Overall: 1282/Lots
Performance: Average
Course: Course was OK except for the 1.5 Mi that were on grass. The grass was uneven. The course was flat, mostly on roads & extremely hot.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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

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2005-05-23 10:51 AM

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Subject: Florida 1/2 Ironman

2005-05-23 10:54 AM
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Subject: RE: Florida 1/2 Ironman
Congratulations.  I'm so impressed with only 3 months of training.  I would say you did AMAZING on the bike for 2 months of training.  Keep it up -SMO
2005-05-23 10:59 AM
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Wow, that was a great race with so little training. Those transition times will come down now that you know what to expect. Good luck on your next race!
2005-05-23 11:04 AM
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Nice race! Congrats on a good finish. I'd like to do this race next year.
2005-05-23 11:10 AM
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So was this your first 1/2? I am amazed what you achieved on so little training. Nicely done!

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2005-05-24 11:04 AM
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Subject: RE: Florida 1/2 Ironman
Thanks for the comments. After this week of rest, I will be using the Beginner Full Ironman training program. I don't have a full in mind and probably won't do one until next year. I just think the volume will help me doing a couple more halfs this year and a couple of marathons. I have an on off switch with no dimmer. I've got the triathlon bug, now it's time to start really training.

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