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Ironman 70.3 Boulder - Triathlon


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Boulder, Colorado
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 03m 53s
Overall Rank = 799/1544
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 110/165
Pre-race routine:

Stayed in Longmont at Best Western - great spot! Early wake up. Had to wait to get into Boulder Rez....Athlete parking wasn't open until 4:30am. But....good time to go.....got a great paking spot. Long wait, though.....swim wave didn't start until 8:35 (last one!)
Event warmup:

Waited to eat until a few hours before the race....a good choice
Swim
  • 35m 31s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 41s / 100 yards
Comments:

A good swim. Just need to work on strength.
Transition 1
  • 04m 14s
Comments:

Wetsuit stuck on heels, for sure
What would you do differently?:

Body glide the heels
Bike
  • 2h 46m 16s
  • 56 miles
  • 20.21 mile/hr
Comments:

A really good bike...Happy with pace
Transition 2
  • 04m 18s
Comments:

Felt good....chugged the Infinit "UCan" ORange A good choice. Restroom stop (#2) so time was a bit slower
Run
  • 2h 33m 34s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

Just a tough second loop. Thought I had plenty of time to beat Darby's Kansas time when I started. Just couldn't do it. :-(
Post race



Last updated: 2014-06-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:35:31 | 2112 yards | 01m 41s / 100yards
Age Group: 48/165
Overall: 337/1544
Performance: Good
Suit: Wetsuit
Course: Out, right turn, right turn, back. Seemed further than I imagined?
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 67F / 19C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:14
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:46:16 | 56 miles | 20.21 mile/hr
Age Group: 69/165
Overall: 436/1544
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 04:18
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:33:34 | 13.1 miles | 11m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 110/165
Overall: 799/1544
Performance: Below average
Course: 2 loops. Hot. Exposed. Dirt.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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avg over 20mph over the bike...nice! Love this bike course! I agree...that second lap on the run was hard. got it done though...great job!
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Great race! Your strong swim and bike set you up for a solid finish.
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