Muskoka Ironman 70.3
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Muskoka Ironman 70.3 - Triathlon1/2 Ironman
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Swim
Comments: Let's see, I got punched and lost my goggles about 30 seconds into the swim, and then got elbowed and lost them again about 500M further along. I also found that I was getting run over a fair bit, people just choose not to give you any room. I come up on other swimmers, I'm trying really hard to give them (and me) some space. I don't see this being reciprocated enough. Anyway, I told myself to just take it easy, find a good rythym and pace and not worry about the time. This worked pretty well and I felt comfortable for most of the swim, until I started to see yellow swim caps (the next wave) pass by me. I expected to see some, but it felt like 1/2 the wave caught me. By the time I exited the water there was more yellow than red around me. What would you do differently?: Not much. Overall I'm quite pleased with the swim. It's my worst discipline, and I know that at best I'm occasionally MOP, but most of the time I'm BOP. Transition 1
Comments: T1 is long because you've got about a 3-500M run uphill to get to transition. I hadn't planned on using the strippers, but once I came out the water I figured why not, and my suit was off within a couple of seconds. As for the run to transition, I actually ran. I'd expected to walk, but I managed a jog. What would you do differently?: Nothing really. Bike
Comments: I told myself from the beginning - this was about being conservative. I tend to like pushing myself uphills, and even though I took it easy I still passed lots of people going up - but they invariably flew past me on the way back down. Being in the first non-pro wave meant that I spent over 3 hours being passed on the bike, which was definetly a bit frustrating. I was surprised to feel a bit fatigued around km 60-65 when we turned on Bremner. I had to take it easy for the last 30km, but even still my quad tried to cramp on mewith about 5km to go. This is the same thing that happened a few weeks ago when it completely seized during a ride, so I backed off a further notch and just got myself to transition in one piece. What would you do differently?: Nothing. Considering the game plan was to ride conservative, I was happy with my time and I think we definetly had some help from the wind for part of the course. Transition 2
Comments: I forgot to take off my shoes. As I got within about 100M of the line I suddenly realized and managed to get one foot out but the other was still in my show when I got to the line. So I had to take the shoe off and run with it in my hand. Took the time to visit the port a potty because I ddin't want to stop on the course. Even though I lost time doing it, it was definetly the right choice. What would you do differently?: Not zone out and get my foot out my shoe in time. Run
Comments: The run saved my day, even though it wasn't a great performance. Around km 7 I was forced to walk for the first time. I wasn't cramping or anything, I'd just run out of steam. Up till then I'd been managing about a 5min/km pace, but this dropped pretty rapidly from then on. I sort of yo yoed between running and occasionally walking. Seeing others doing it seemed to validate that it was ok - I wish I hadn't, but the legs told me it was necessary. With about 6km left I developed a pain in my knee that rapidly got worse. It got to the point that I was stressing I'd need to walk the last few km. Between walking and running I got to the finish line, and seeing the last hill with all the people cheering was great motivation. Running down the finish line and seeing that I was going to break 6 hours, even though I'd walked was incredibly rewarding, and validated the months of training to get there. I don't think I could have had a better day when I consider everything. It was a nice icing on the cake. What would you do differently?: I should have been taking more fluids and some gels during the run. This would probably have helped. Post race
Warm down: No warm down, just some very light stretching. Although I walked with a limp for the next 2 days because of my knee. I couldn't even bend it 45 degrees. What limited your ability to perform faster: Where I am as a triathlete. The run always helps me a bit, but I really need to do better in the swim and bike sections. Event comments: Incredibly great venue, great support, brilliant volunteers. During the run I said I would never do this again. 4 days later I'm thinking about next year. Last updated: 2008-12-21 12:00 AM
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Canada
World Triathlon Corporation / Trisport North
23C / 73F
Sunny
Overall Rank = 535/1335
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 82/186
Woke up really early, had some food, visited the washroom a few times and then headed off to the course. Got there in plenty of time, so I was able to start getting myself setup, relax, and just get rid of the prerace jitters.
None today - figured I'd be busy enough all day.