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Ironman 70.3 Western Mass - Triathlon


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Springfield, Massachusetts
United States
65F / 18C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 3h 39m 27s
Overall Rank = 5/1047
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 2/99
Pre-race routine:

Rice breakfast at hotel
Event warmup:

Slow time trial walk in bike shoes
Swim
  • 00m
  • 0 yards
  • / 100 yards
Comments:

Swim Cancelled.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Bike
  • 2h 16m 14s
  • 56 miles
  • 24.66 mile/hr
Comments:

Really really happy with this ride. A little under goal power (was right there before getting to the high point, couldn't hold it on the remaining net downhill).
What would you do differently?:

I probably messed up my hydration/sodium, as I was peeing way too much during the race. Barely avoided full blown cramps on the run.
Transition 2
  • 02m 48s
Run
  • 1h 20m 26s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 06m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

Got off the bike with two others and was running with one of them for the first mile or two. Decided to make a move to drop him, running a sub 6 mile. Was fun to "race" and not just stick to a planned pace. Kept a good effort going, but as I got to mile 8-9 I started feeling early signs of cramps. Was careful not to misstep, and somehow got to the finish line without full blown cramping. Super happy with this run overall.
What would you do differently?:

I think the cramp issues were from the bike, as far as the run goes, great execution.
Post race
Event comments:

I will not be coming back. The bike course was in terrible condition, and traffic control was not up to IM brand standards. Disappointing.




Last updated: 2025-10-05 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:00:00 | 00 yards | / 100yards
Age Group: 0/99
Overall: 0/1047
Performance:
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:16:14 | 56 miles | 24.66 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/99
Overall: 12/1047
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Nicely shaped rolling loop, unfortunately road surfaces sucked.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:48
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:20:26 | 13.1 miles | 06m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/99
Overall: 5/1047
Performance: Good
Course: Lollipop with two loops of the top in a nice park. A few tough hills.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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