El Gran Trialo Joyuda
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Comments: Swim started good, but lost direction towards end of first half. Couldn't lift head to maintain a straight swim line towards turn around boat. At one point ended up swim sideways for about 30 secs. On the swim return, couldn't identify the location of the exit on the main shore. What would you do differently?: Need to work on navigating. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: Good overall transition. Drank liquid went on to putting Socks-Shoes-Helmet-Glasses-Gloves. Long time due to distance between water exit and T1 What would you do differently?: Comfort or Speed? If speed - do away with the gloves and socks. ![]() Bike
Comments: Excellent bike route, challenging and very scenic. Beautiful ocean views of Puerto Rico's southwestern beaches from atop the mountains. What would you do differently?: Wouldn' do anything different. Very controlled, steady ride. Maintained HR at goal intensity of 145 bpm throughout the whole ride (with exception of the two big-long hills) ![]() Transition 2
Comments: Smooth Transition. Long run ahead, so I decided to use socks. What would you do differently?: If wanting to save time- do away with socks. ![]() Run
Comments: Excellent run with the exeption of an emergency restroom stop that lasted 3:35 mins (I actually timed myself in the bathroom, and time doesn't fly there when you need to go!) The stop was the result of a new nutrition plan I was trying, so I wasn't concerned much about it. What would you do differently?: Get new shoes. The ones I used were worned out. ![]() Post race
Warm down: No warm-down. What limited your ability to perform faster: I was holding back as this was a training race for the upcoming Florida Half Ironman in May 2004. Event comments: Believe it or not, this was a FREE event open to everyone. Logistics and support were Excellent. The director ensured everyone that crossed the finish line had a ribbon to break (very Ironman!), and T-Shirts and medals were presented to all finishers. Also, to top it all, FREE 20-30 MINUTES PROFESSIONAL MASSAGES, right after finishing with no waiting! What else could you ask for?.. Let's summarize; FREE!, Pasta Party the night before event, Almost Half Ironman Distance (1.8k - 40m - 10m), Free Food, Refreshments and music, Transition Bike Racks Personalized by Name, Safe, beautiful bike and run course (well supported), Finish Line Ribbon for everyone crossing the finish line, Free photos of finish, Finisher's Medal and T-Shirt, Professional Massages, Award Ceremony Party (more free food and drinks), The event director made a promise to keep this as an annual event, and to always make it FREE to everyone. Last updated: 2004-04-07 8:21 PM
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75F / 24C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 48/110
Age Group = 35 - 39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Small breakfast: 1 Ensure, 1/2 bagel, 1 banana, 1 granola chewy
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