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Tempe, Arizona
United States
Ironman North America
Precipitation
Total Time = 11h 56m 43s
Overall Rank = 629/
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 93/238
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 3:50; a text message from a friend woke me up. I actually slept really well. PB&honey sandwich, banana, and coffee. Drank a bottle of Perform as I set up my transition.
Event warmup:

I tried to put my Garmin 405 in the T1 bag, but it was missing from my duffel bag. I still haven't found it. I did have an old Timex and heart rate strap, so I put that in the bag instead.
Swim
  • 1h 09m 22s
  • 4224 yards
  • 01m 26s / 100 yards
Comments:

Sliced the top of my foot open jumping in the water. I guess I hit some sort of hidden bank near the shore. I tried to warn everyone else jumping in. It bled all day.
The water was cold, so I started swimming right away to warm up. Before I knew it, I was at the front. Screw it, I'll draft on these fish. Well, those fish beat the shit out of me for 2.4 straight miles. It wasn't boring, that's for sure. I could really feel the current created by all those swimmers. I think I'll always start in the front; it's the fastest way out of the water.
What would you do differently?:

If I had it to do over, I'd beat Elliot by MORE than I did. I mean, I beat the hell out of his swim time, but I'd like to have beat him more thoroughly.
Transition 1
  • 10m 42s
Comments:

Totally changed clothes. Someone took my can of Fix-a-Flat that I brought to put in my jersey pocket. It was on the ground, and then it wasn't. I assume a volunteer put it in someone else's bag.
Becca and Bruce slathered me up good and I was off.
What would you do differently?:

1. Wear bike shorts and jersey under wetsuit. It wasn't cold enough to warrant dry clothes for the bike.
2. Put Fix-a-Flat and sammich on the bike and not in T1 bag. T1 is hectic enough.
Bike
  • 6h 14m 47s
  • 112 miles
  • 17.93 mile/hr
Comments:

Stuck to 140 beats/minute on the HR watch. The watch didn't work for the first hour. It was too cool/dry for the strap to get a good contact on my skin, I think.
The wind really killed my descents. After mile 60, I was really uncomfortable on the bike. I don't usually stay in aero this much. My lower back was on fire. The rain and hail were a nice distraction, to be honest. I don't think they slow you down on straight routes like this, but they sure make you laugh. It's ridiculous to race in a hail storm.
Transition 2
  • 05m 33s
Comments:

Full change again. I don't like running in tight shorts, so it was nice to get some jogging shorts and a t shirt.
I saw Tanya and Jerry. It was like BT in 2008 up in there.
Run
  • 4h 16m 21s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 09m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

First marathon ever.
When I came out of the change tent I was cracking jokes to anyone in ear shot. I saw the "Mile 1" sign and almost crapped myself. "What did I get myself into?"
This run was a phenomenal success and here's why:
Nutrition: At every aid station (without exception) I had a cup of Perform and a cup of water. Every 3 aid stations I ate a Gu as well.
I started at a 9:45 pace and tried to sneak in some speed when I could. I kept my head up and made jokes when people were around. That got me a lot of laughs and some friends in loop 1 and 2. By loop 3, people had lost their sense of humor.

Beating 12 hours: Coming out of T2 I saw a race clock "7:50" it said. So I'm thinking "I need to run 4:10 marathon to break 12 hours. No chance, so let's just have fun." Then Dean tries to tell me I can totally break 12 hours. I told him he's wrong; we argued a bit. Then Elliot lapped me. Ugh. Flash forward to mile 23. Someone tells the guy behind me "You have 30 minutes and 3 miles to get 12 hours." So start sprinting.
It turns out that sign at T2 must have been "7:50" for the pros but "7:40" for us mortals. Hooray for that shit.

Anyway, the last mile was a smile fest. I was fist-pumping and jumping up and down for about 5 minutes before the actual finish chute. What a great day.
What would you do differently?:

1. Not a damn thing.
Post race
Warm down:

I have no idea what happened after I finished.

Event comments:

Awesome event, obviously. Thanks to everyone who was out there cheering. I saw Elliot, Kim, Mel, Will, Dean, Kerri, Tanya, Jerry, Sally, Bobby, Becca, Todd. I heard Tom stripping his heart out. I'm sure there are others I left out.

Also, sorry for the racial slurs, Elliot. That was uncalled for, but you deserved it.


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Last updated: 2009-11-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
01:09:22 | 4224 yards | 01m 26s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/238
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Plus:
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 10:42
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
06:14:47 | 112 miles | 17.93 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/238
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind:
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 05:33
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
04:16:21 | 26.2 miles | 09m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/238
Overall: 0/
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
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] 5

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2010-11-23 4:20 PM

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2010-11-23 4:32 PM
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Great race and huge congratulations, Chad.  You trained and tapered perfectly with this race as your goal and totally rocked it.  When you went by with a few miles to go I knew you had a chance to break 12 and you did.  You had the super race you deserved - couldn't be happier for you. Congratulations again!!!

2010-11-23 4:34 PM
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Woo hoo, nice race, congrats on getting under 12 hours!  Wish I had known your race number ahead of time, I would have tried for some photos. 
2010-11-23 5:00 PM
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Jaysus Chad.....you make it sound so EASY!!!!
Huge congrats.
 
2010-11-23 5:04 PM
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Nice job Chad.  Sorry we didn't get to meet up.  Thanks for all the AZ updates on the IMAZ thread.  Congrats on a great race.

2010-11-23 5:06 PM
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Highly entertaining race report. Congratulations on this absolutely phenomenal achievement. Also...hail? Seriously?


2010-11-23 5:26 PM
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I am so impressed Chad! You had a great race and it was so awesome to see you out there!

I remember the feeling on the run when you know you have to push it to break the hour mark. I was in exactly that position last year. So glad you did it! I was already home but saw you cross online

Congrats IronChad!

2010-11-23 6:12 PM
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Way to crap out an IM finish and say thank you ma'am, may I have another! I blame Elliot for Pearl Harbor, by the way.
2010-11-23 7:27 PM
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Congrats Chad.  Great race.  My foot is still all cut up from jumping in the water.  That pissed me off.  Wish there was a warning to jump out a little.  I am glad I did not go straight down and hit my tail bone.  You rocked it and sounds like you had fun on the run, as I did.  Enjoy your rest.  More races to come....
2010-11-24 9:12 AM
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Awesome job out there Chad. Every time I saw you, you looked like you were just out for a short bike or run. You make Ironman look easy! Congrats, now enjoy some time off!
2010-11-24 9:27 AM
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Your hard work all season really showed in your race. Congrats Ironman!!!!! 


2010-11-24 9:43 AM
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That was a fun race report.  You looked the same way on the run and seemed to be enjoying yourself.  It can't get better than that!  Congratulations. 
2010-11-24 11:51 AM
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what, no love for me. I was out there cheering you on the entire day. You just did'nt see me.

Congrats on your impressive race, IronChad
2010-11-24 11:55 AM
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azstaterick - 2010-11-24 9:51 AM what, no love for me. I was out there cheering you on the entire day. You just did'nt see me.

Congrats on your impressive race, IronChad


Where were you???

I'm bummed I missed you, Rick. I didn't see Chris until the finish line. Funny.
2010-11-24 12:23 PM
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Just awesome! Love your race report. Congrats!
2010-11-24 2:37 PM
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I would have saved 5 seconds if you weren't in my way on the run course... talk about course clutter.

Seriously, great job.  You trained hard and you deserve to be called an Ironman. You definitely earned that sh*t.

P.S.  You're a racist bastard. It's not my fault your balding.


2010-11-24 2:39 PM
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P.S.S. You beat me on the swim, but what the hell were you doing in the changing tent for 10 minutes?? Wait, nevermind... I don't even wanna know.
2010-11-24 3:52 PM
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Great job Chad....tough day out there and it sounds like you made the most of it.
2010-11-25 8:07 PM
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elliot85 - 2010-11-24 1:39 PM P.S.S. You beat me on the swim, but what the hell were you doing in the changing tent for 10 minutes?? Wait, nevermind... I don't even wanna know.


Sunscreen application with happy ending?


Congratulation 1000x on your amazing IMAZ. Every time I saw you on the course you looked great, like it was no big deal. Your training has been inspirational and I can only hope to be able to be as committed as you when my big day comes around. To be able to break 12 hours on your first IM and your first full marathon is amazing, especially with the course conditions. I hope over the next years to learn from you and become a better triathlete myself. Your pace at the end was crazy and I'm so happy that you made your goal time. You are an Ironman!!!!!!!
2010-11-27 4:08 PM
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great race report Chad!  Totally enjoyed reading it and glad that the conditions were more of a 'fun distraction' instead of challenge.  Nice work Ironman!
2010-11-30 2:13 PM
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Awesome Race Report.  Very funny.  My fave line was

I kept my head up and made jokes when people were around. That got me a lot of laughs and some friends in loop 1 and 2. By loop 3, people had lost their sense of humor.

Classic



2010-12-01 3:24 PM
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Well done out there.  Bummer about the foot.  I stood on that ledge and walked all the way to the start line.  Great report.

 

2010-12-01 3:24 PM
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Well done out there.  Bummer about the foot.  I stood on that ledge and walked all the way to the start line.  Great report.

 

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