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Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Galveston, Texas
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 49m 57s
Overall Rank = 1809/2670
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 308/434
Swim
  • 47m 24s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 14s / 100 yards
Comments:

Once I got calm and in a groove I was able to swim freestyle more comfortably.
What would you do differently?:

I need to calm down earlier. Do less breast stroke sighting.
Transition 1
  • 05m 49s
Bike
  • 3h 09m 19s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.75 mile/hr
Comments:

Sugary drinks dont agree with me and I should have not used them to start on the bike this mistake carried over into the run. A road bike with aero bars gets you so far. My lower back was locking up and I had to stretch alot after about 40 mi in aero.
What would you do differently?:

Get a tri bike and shoes. Use only water on the bike and base nutrition on semi-solids.
Transition 2
  • 08m 35s
Comments:

I went to the porata potty, there was a line that added to my delay. I am glad I re-applied glide at this point.
Run
  • 2h 38m 50s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 12m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

I had too much sugar on the bike and started the run feeling ill. I felt better the more I ran and drank only water and took salt.
What would you do differently?:

Do more brick training and long runs.
Post race
Warm down:

Drink beer and eat pizza.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Being fat.




Last updated: 2012-01-07 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:47:24 | 2112 yards | 02m 14s / 100yards
Age Group: 326/434
Overall: 1945/2670
Performance: Below average
Suit: Yes, 19 wetsuit
Course: An open triangle. Start and finish in different locations.
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 72F / 22C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 05:49
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
03:09:19 | 56 miles | 17.75 mile/hr
Age Group: 286/434
Overall: 1664/2670
Performance: Average
Wind: Strong
Course: 28 out and back, strong headwind out.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 08:35
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:38:50 | 13.1 miles | 12m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 308/434
Overall: 1809/2670
Performance: Below average
Course: 3 loops in the open under direct sun. Very hot.
Keeping cool Average 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: Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas

2012-04-07 2:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas
Big Congrats on finishing!  We are all fat to some extent so no excuses!
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