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Gulf Coast Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Panama City Beach, Florida
United States
Gulf Coast Triathlon
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 23m 10s
Overall Rank = 643/854
Age Group = Male 45-49
Age Group Rank = 89/123
Pre-race routine:

Ate a waffle at Waffle House and drank a couple cups of coffee. Took 800 mg Motrin for shin splints.
Event warmup:

Just got used to the water.
Swim
  • 31m 45s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 30s / 100 yards
Comments:

Just a bit off in my navigation.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 04m 16s
Comments:

A bit disorganized with order. Not a big deal though maybe slowed by 15-30 seconds.
What would you do differently?:

Put my shirt on before my helmet!!
Bike
  • 2h 47m 15s
  • 56 miles
  • 20.09 mile/hr
What would you do differently?:

Ease back just a hair and see if I could have a better run.
Transition 2
  • 03m 7s
Comments:

Average
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 2h 54m 14s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 13m 18s  min/mile
Comments:

The first 5 miles were great (for me). Then G.I. upset caused a little trouble. Back to the nutrition drawing board.
What would you do differently?:

I don't know yet.
Post race
Warm down:

Nothing

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Stomach issues




Last updated: 2006-05-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:31:45 | 2112 yards | 01m 30s / 100yards
Age Group: 11/123
Overall: 0/854
Performance: Good
Suit: Ironman VO2 Stealth
Course: There were near perfect conditions for this portion.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Average Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:16
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:47:15 | 56 miles | 20.09 mile/hr
Age Group: 69/123
Overall: 475/854
Performance:
Average HR- 137
Wind: Some
Course: All in all not a bad ride. Talked with a buddy for about 20 miles. Just trying to stay comfortable and not race.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:07
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:54:14 | 13.1 miles | 13m 18s  min/mile
Age Group: 103/123
Overall: 741/854
Performance: Below average
Average hr-134
Course: Flat with great volunteer support!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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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Subject: Gulf Coast Triathlon

2006-05-14 6:13 PM
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Atlanta, GA
Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon
Sorry about the GI issues, but good race none the less. Great bike split, and you killed the swim. Hope you enjoyed the race. The weather was perfect.

Edited by jamesreeves 2006-05-14 6:13 PM
2006-05-15 11:09 AM
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Atlanta, Georgia
Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon
Smoking swim time! That's really quick.
2006-05-15 11:14 AM
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Gulf Shores, AL
Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon
Hey Neighbor,

Congrats on a great race. Your swim was so awesome. Hopefully I will meet you one of these days. I think we have done 3 races together this year.
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