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The Utah Half - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Provo, Utah
United States
RaceTri
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 03m 35s
Overall Rank = 161/338
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 29/44
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 4:25. Had a rice pudding and some honeystinger waffles for breakfast. Left the hotel, set up the transition area, picked up timing chip, then went to find a restroom.
Event warmup:

I swam about 200yds, then just stayed in the water until my wave started.
Swim
  • 50m 35s
  • 2420 yards
  • 02m 05s / 100 yards
What would you do differently?:

I need to swim a little harder, I didn't feel like I put any real effort into the swim.
Transition 1
  • 02m 50s
What would you do differently?:

Next time I'll dry off my legs before I put on my socks.
Bike
  • 2h 52m 56s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.43 mile/hr
Comments:

I was passed by only a few people, but that could have been because I was such a slow swimmer. The course was so flat, I think most people over did it on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

I ran very well, so maybe I could have gone a little faster on the bike and ran at the same pace.
Transition 2
  • 01m 36s
What would you do differently?:

I forgot to take off my gloves.
Run
  • 2h 15m 41s
  • 13.56 miles
  • 10m 01s  min/mile
Comments:

My run was great. Last year I completly fell apart in the heat. This year I did a much better job keeping cool. I ran the whole race and was able to build speed throughout. My last 3 miles were my fastest.
What would you do differently?:

Start picking it up a little sooner, I just didn't know if I would make it.
Post race
Warm down:

Sat with my family and waited for others to come in. I drank a recovery drink.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My swim. I had no problem with the distance, just no confidence to work hard during the swim. I still have no sence of pacing during the swim.

Event comments:

The buoys weren't even in the water when the race was supposed to start. Only 2 volunteers at the Bike aid station, I stopped just to make sure I got what I needed. No gels at the bike aid station. The run was very well supported.




Last updated: 2012-08-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:50:35 | 2420 yards | 02m 05s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 272/338
Performance: Below average
Suit: De Soto Black Pearl
Course: I swam a pretty good course. I stayed to the back at the start, but I was in the middle of all the waves and the course was 2 loops, so by the time I was swimming there were already swimmers coming from behind me. I just took it easy, probably too easy, I probably left 3-4 minutes out there.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:50
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:52:56 | 56 miles | 19.43 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 163/338
Performance: Good
My average HR was 145, Right were I wanted it to be. It took about 4 miles before my HR settled down, but everyone was riding fast.
Wind: Little
Course: The course was almost all chipseal. One major intersection was under construction with a 3 inch lip on each side. Many people got flats there. The road was good until about 3 miles before the turn around.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:36
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:15:41 | 13.56 miles | 10m 01s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/44
Overall: 143/338
Performance: Good
I ran the first 10 miles at 155bpm, then picked up the pace for what I thought was going to be the last 5k. Ran the last 3 miles just above
Course: The course was 2 loops with 2 out and backs in the loops. Very Flat, but a half a mile LONG.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %3
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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