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Washington Half - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Washington, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
47F / 8C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 6h 30m 37s
Overall Rank = 38/97
Age Group = Clyde
Age Group Rank = 4/5
Pre-race routine:

stretch and warm up swim.. which was very cold.
Swim
  • 47m 40s
  • 1931 meters
  • 02m 28s / 100 meters
Comments:

The swim was brutal. The wind had kicked up a pretty good chop and was blowing with the current. So on the long leg of the swim you were fighting both. Lots of breast stroke for me. I actually enjoyed the swim. It was a serious challenge.
What would you do differently?:

Need to get with a swim coach.. My technique is not great and I know that.
Transition 1
  • 05m 1s
Comments:

took my time to try and warm my feet up and ensure my HR was under control. Took in some Nutrition.
What would you do differently?:

I dont know what I would change.
Bike
  • 3h 09m
  • 56 miles
  • 17.78 mile/hr
Comments:

The wind beat me up and I over exerted on certain stretches. Nutrition and fluid intake was really good. Undercarriage got a little sore from the bumpy road. Even with the wind and the cold I still enjoyed the ride. Back was really tight from the swim, making it difficult to stay in the aero position for any extended time.
What would you do differently?:

maybe a better job of pacing.
Transition 2
  • 02m 40s
Comments:

could have been a little quicker but Feet were frozen.
What would you do differently?:

be a little faster
Run
  • 2h 25m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 04s  min/mile
Comments:

first half was good. Pacing was really good but the cramps really got bad on the second lap. Lower back and left hamstring was cramping. Had to walk a few times.
What would you do differently?:

I dont know..
Post race
Warm down:

stretched in the grass

What limited your ability to perform faster:

This was my first 70.3 and the biggest limiter is my size. The wind didn't help.

Event comments:

This was my first 70.3 but I have done a few races with FS Series and they always put together a great event.




Last updated: 2011-06-21 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:47:40 | 1931 meters | 02m 28s / 100meters
Age Group: 4/5
Overall: 41/97
Performance: Good
Suit: 2XU T2
Course: Triangle in the river. Buoys were easy to see. Even in the fog.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 61F / 16C Current: High
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 05:01
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
03:09:00 | 56 miles | 17.78 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/5
Overall: 34/97
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong with gusts
Course: I did a lot of sight seeing while I was riding. It is a beautiful course and local Law Enforcement were at every turn. The volunteers did a great job of pointing you in the right direction. There are a few stretches of road that are painfully bumpy...
Road: Rough Wet Cadence: 88
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:40
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:25:00 | 13.1 miles | 11m 04s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/5
Overall: 41/97
Performance: Below average
Course: Nice course with lots scenery along the waterfront. Very windy and was getting colder by the minute
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %2%
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2011-10-29 9:24 PM

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2011-10-29 9:51 PM
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Great job. I was the with you at the end . I felt your pain as you grabbed that hamstring w/ .25 miles to go right after the bridge.
2011-10-29 10:47 PM
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Great job out there! I was feeling your pain too!
2011-10-30 6:51 AM
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great job!  that was a tough 1st half, but you prevailed. 
2011-10-30 4:57 PM
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Congratulations!!

I've done quite a few half irons, and this was the very hardest one ever. The stiff winds made the swim and bike brutal. And that makes for an extra hard run! Way to HTFU and hang tough on your very first half ironman!

Sorry I didn't get to meet you!
2011-10-31 7:59 AM
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Those bumps were brutal! I've ridden on cracks and seams plenty, but those seemed like little valleys. The wind made me forget all about him, but I remeber saying to myself after one hard shot while I was down in the aero position that one more of those hits would make me quit. I sat up for that stretch even in the wind. ...and then it started raining.

Great race! Sorry I missed you.

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