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Ironman 70.3 Racine - Triathlon1/2 Ironman
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Comments: Great Swim, perfect conditions, clear water, sandy beachs & perfect water temperature. Since this was my first triathlon, I specifically went wide at the start to stay out of the way of the other swimmers. Once you're past the first buoy, you take a right and it's a straight point to point swim. Since I breathe from my right side, and could constantly see other swimmers, I only sited every 20 breaths. While this caused me to zig zag a little, I was able to really get into a great rhythm. There was a little bit of bumping from time to time, and at a few spots I had to slow down in order to go around some slower swimmers. Overall, I felt really good. What would you do differently?: Not much, I would try to sight more so that I don't zig zag and try to find a faster swimmer to draft.  Transition 1
Comments: I took my time. The run up the beach to the transition was about a 100 yards in wet sand. Then I ran through a kiddy pool to get the sand off my feet, next the wetsuit stippers took off my suit in 2 seconds, and got some sun screen. Ran to my bike, put on my gear and went. What would you do differently?: Not Much  Bike
Comments: I started off well, averaging 20 mph, but started to feel like I had to throw up about a hour in and was just really hot! I pounded fluid, goos, salt tablets, and poured 3 bottles of water on my jersey. At mile 40, I eased up since I didn't feel great. I had ridden the course 2 weeks prior in 2:50, but the combination of heat, wind, and feeling sick slowed me down. The roads started to take their toll on me too, especially the last 5 miles (funny that they didn't bother me nearly as much going out). Overall, I was happy with my time. What would you do differently?: More training! Transition 2
Comments: I guess I was a little fatigued when I got off my bike. I took my time, went to the porta potty, got more sun screen and off I went. What would you do differently?: Don't know  Run
Comments: This was slower than my bike! I will repeat that again, slower than my bike. My plan of nice and easy changed to a run walk, to a I'm going to finish, break 7 hours but I really don't want IV fluids or to end up in the hospital today-and I saw some of folks that did. So, I ended up running a minute, walking a minute. Honestly, I just didn't have it in me. What would you do differently?: More Training! Post race
Warm down: Crossed the finish line and went directly to the med tent! I got two big bags of ice, put one on my neck and one on my chest, sat down in the shade for 15 minutes and drank a coke. Then I found my family, kept drinking fluids, ate a little and got my 20 minute massage from Verna-love you :). I finally started to feel pretty good. What limited your ability to perform faster: Too Fat!!! Event comments: On January 1st, 2012 I weighed 230 lbs (I'm 5'8"). and needed a goal. The Racine Half Ironman kept me focused and helped me drop 20 lbs. I'm proud that I got back into shape and that my family was able to cheer me on! Now that I know what it takes to finish, I want to come back next year weighing 180 lbs. (not 210) and see what I can do. I don't want to say that I underestimated this race, but until you do it, you just don't know what you don't know. I also should have done a sprint and Olympic first, but honestly, I wanted/needed this challenge to get me going. Overall, it was a great experience! I met some great BT'ers and really enjoyed myself. See you next year! Last updated: 2012-07-22 12:00 AM
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 2012-07-22 8:35 PM |
New user 105  Wauwatosa, WI |  Subject: Ironman 70.3 Racine |
| 2012-07-23 7:20 AM in reply to: #4324580 |
Master 2484  St. Louis | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine Awesome race! You picked a helluva tough race for your first. I heard that heat was brutal and they didn't have enough aid stations for the bike. You dida great job pushing through and should be proud of your accomplishment. Super cool your family got to watch your ace too! |
| 2012-07-24 8:46 AM in reply to: #4324580 |
Veteran 345 Ocean Springs, MS | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine Nice job, Rob! That's pretty amazing for your first ever triathlon. I'm not sure I could have even finished that race on my first try, let alone post some great times like that...especially that swim!!! Keep up the GREAT work!!! You'll kill it next year!! |
| 2012-07-27 3:51 PM in reply to: #4324580 |
Member 178 Sioux Falls, SD | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine Amazing job for your first Triathlon. That takes guts. I felt EXACTLY the same way about the last 5 miles of the bike. I didn't seem to mind it nearly as much on the first 5 miles as the last 5 miles. |
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Oh, the things you don't know that you don't know! I picked a hell of a race for my first Tri! It was Hot!! The Heat Index was 100 degrees!!!
I woke up at 4 AM, showered, ate 3 scrambled egges and some GU chomps, had a big glass of water, drove an hour to Racine, checked in at 5:30 AM. Got my transition set, tires pumped, gear laid out, talked to my fellow competitors and just soaked in the experience. Walked about a mile down to the start and drank a bottle of Gatorade.
Stretched for about a half an hour, then got into the water, and swam a little. Took some pictures with my wife and daughters, it was great to have my girls (13 & 15) see me in a race!