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EagleMan Ironman 70.3 Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

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Cambridge, Maryland
United States
Columbia Triathlon Association
98F / 37C
Sunny

Total Time = 5h 54m 19s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = Female 50-54
Age Group Rank = 3/21

Pre-race routine:

I traveled to MD (from northeast PA) on Friday. I was solo...The family will be in Lake Placid with me next month. Eagleman was a "B" race for me. It was my 5th Half IM. I trained right through this one. Heading into this one a bit fatigued would be a good indicator of my current level of conditioning. I have three more intense training wks before my taper for IMLP (my first IM)

Event warmup:

I stayed in Easton (about 15 miles from the race start). I was up at 3:30 and on my way by 4:30am. It was already 73*. My wave was first into the water (after the pros) at 6:50am. My warm-up was basically the 10 min walk carrying all of my transition stuff (We had to park a few blocks away due to soggy conditions at the park from a torrential storm earlier in the wk).

Swim

49m 7s
2112 yards
02m 20s / 100 yards

Comments:

Hey, I'm 51 yrs old and I just learned to swim with my face in the water at age 48. I'll take what I can get at this point so I am ok with this swim. Right now I am working on holding steady and building my endurance for my IM swim next month.

What would you do differently?:

Not much. Of course, I would like to be faster, but my swim is what it is right now and that is ok.

Transition 1

04m 39s

Comments:

My transitions still need work. Sometimes my wetsuit just glides off. This time I struggled a bit. Eagleman has a huge transition area (2100 athletes) so the distance for in and out adds time on too.

What would you do differently?:

I liked the idea that I was really organized. I just need to move a bit faster.

Bike

3h 06m 42s
56 miles
18.00 mile/hr

Comments:

In these weather conditions my goal was to ride at 18mph so that I would have my legs under me for the run (my strength). I also practiced my hydration/nutrition routine for LP and all went really well.

What would you do differently?:

Nothing...felt just right. If this was an "A" race I might have pushed harder on the bike.

Transition 2

03m 56s

Comments:

We were really crowded on the bike racks. The guys next to me had quite a bit of stuff and one of their tire pumps ended up under my wheel. I had to juggle my bike around...no biggie...
I also wear Injinji toe socks for running and getting them onto damp sweaty feet is a challenge. I always lose time here but it is SO worth it to run strong and finish without blisters.

What would you do differently?:

Again, I was organized but will continue working on moving a bit faster.

Run

1h 49m 58s
13.1 miles
08m 23s min/mile

Comments:

WooHoo! Finally the run! I felt amazingly good from the very first step. Mentally and physically I was spot on. It was tough to see the carnage out on the course. I think I must have passed hundreds. I stayed focused and ran steady. At each station I walked about 15 strides while drinking two cups and dumping ice in my cap and down my top.
I carried a gel flask and Endurolytes and stayed on my routine.
I had a negative split on the run and was pleased with that too.

What would you do differently?:

Nothing. This was far from my half marathon PR, but in these conditions and at the end of a 70.3 I was very pleased with this run.

Post race

Warm down:

My oldest son had driven down from Phila to be at the finish line. It was great having him there! I had a strong kick and I felt great when I crossed the line. We got our picture taken together. We hung around for the awards ceremony and I received a really cool trophy for my third place AG finish. I am especially excited that I had the fastest run split in my division. Maybe someday I'll have a shot at the Kona slot...A girl can dream, right?

What limited your ability to perform faster:

No taper and the heat.

Event comments:

I am pleased with my race. This was a solid confidence booster for IMLP.

Last updated: 2008-06-09 12:00 AM

Swimming
00:49:07 \| 2112 yards \| 02m 20s / 100yards
Age Group:	12/21
Overall:	0/
Performance:	Average
Suit:	sleeveless Blue Seventy
Course:	sort of a lopsided rectangle...3 turns
Start type:	Wade	Plus:
Water temp:	76F / 24C	Current:	Medium
200M Perf.	Average	Remainder:	Average
Breathing:	Average	Drafting:	Average
Waves:		Navigation:	Good
Rounding:	Good

T1
Time:	04:39
Performance:
Cap removal:	Average	Helmet on/ Suit off:	Yes
Wetsuit stuck?	Yes	Run with bike:	Yes
Jump on bike:	No
Getting up to speed:

Biking
03:06:42 \| 56 miles \| 18.00 mile/hr
Age Group:	14/21
Overall:	0/
Performance:
Wind:	Little
Course:	Single loop Flat fast course around the community and wetland area
Road:	Smooth Dry	Cadence:
Turns:	Good	Cornering:	Good
Gear changes:	Good	Hills:
Race pace:	Comfortable	Drinks:	Just right

T2
Time:	03:56
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike		Average
Racking bike		Average
Shoe and helmet removal		Average

Running
01:49:58 \| 13.1 miles \| 08m 23s min/mile
Age Group:	1/21
Overall:	0/
Performance:	Good
Course:	Flat shadeless out and back course... Brutal heat!
Keeping cool	Average	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]	5