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Grand Prairie, TX
United States
Ironhead Productions
80F / 27C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 25m 39s
Overall Rank = 122/453
Age Group = M 30-34
Age Group Rank = 24/65
Pre-race routine:

My parents happened to be in town and were kind enough to get up at 5am along with my wife to watch me race. So I talked with them and a few other friends before the race. It was really great having them there.
Event warmup:

Simple stretching
Swim
  • 15m
  • 800 meters
  • 01m 53s / 100 meters
Comments:

The hydrilla (sp?) (under water plants near surface) near the first buoy was not so pleasant, but didn't phase me too much. But for some reason, I really struggled after getting through it and rounding the buoy. My HR was really high and my breathing was rapid. I tried to catch my breath by flipping on my back, but it didn't work well. I pushed on and after about 300m or so I felt better and got into somewhat of a rhythm. I was fine after that, and even passed a few people at the end.

Also, this was my first wave start and it really helped reduced the congestion.
What would you do differently?:

Stay calm and keep breathing as steady as possible
Transition 1
  • 01m 14s
Comments:

I had a little trouble putting my race belt on. I might should try to swim with it tucked into my shorts next time.
What would you do differently?:

I want to start clipping my shoes into my pedals.
Bike
  • 43m 16s
  • 16.7 miles
  • 23.16 mile/hr
Comments:

I was upset that my computer wasn't registering my speed. The sensor on my spoke must have twisted on the drive to the race. :( It's amazing how reliant we become on technology, huh!? I got over my anger, and just decided to ride as hard as I could. I passed a fair amount of people and that's always fun.

In the end, I am really happy with 23.3 mph, ESPECIALLY considering I rode 51 miles @ 18 mph the day before the race. This was not a A priority race for me, and I'm still in base training for the PrairieMan Half on 9/11.


What would you do differently?:

Maybe pace myself a little better so I'd have more gas for the run!
Transition 2
  • 00m 56s
What would you do differently?:

I need to stop sitting down to put on my shoes!
Run
  • 25m 9s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

MAN...I was hurrrrrting. I got a side cramp after about a half mile, and it lasted for a good 10 minutes or so. Ouch! Plus, I was getting passed left and right, and most of those people were in my AG. So demoralizing, after passing so many on the bike. That's what I get for using all my gas early. I need to PACE better.

Having said that, I'm not all that unhappy with 8:04 pace consider I haven't done any speed work in months. Hopefully, I can get closer to 7 for RiverCities in a couple of months.
What would you do differently?:

Pace better
Post race
Warm down:

Chatting with family and Dallas Athletes.

Event comments:

My first Ironhead race, but definitely not my last. Jack Weiss did a great job.




Last updated: 2005-06-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:15:00 | 800 meters | 01m 53s / 100meters
Age Group: 33/65
Overall: 232/453
Performance: Average
164 avg. HR 187 max HR - must have been when I was round the first buoy and having real problems!
Suit: none
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Below average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 01:14
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
00:43:16 | 16.7 miles | 23.16 mile/hr
Age Group: 14/65
Overall: 69/453
Performance: Good
180 avg. HR - WOW! That's really high. I pretty happy I could maintain that for ~45 minutes considering I've been doing nothing but base for 6 weeks and my averages have been around 155.
Wind: Some
Course: Very flat with a little wind. Very fast compared with hills I ride north of Flower Mound.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Below average Hills: Good
Race pace: Too hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:56
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:25:09 | 03.1 miles | 08m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 36/65
Overall: 197/453
Performance: Below average
178 avg HR
Course: Around Lynn Creek Park - Flat
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
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] 4

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