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Challenge Williamsburg - Half Course - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Williamsburg, Virginia
United States
Challenge
84F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 5h 10m 47s
Overall Rank = 44/304
Age Group = M 40-44
Age Group Rank = 7/39
Pre-race routine:

Woke up and packed up care before heading to T2. Then over to T1 and ready for the swim
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 35m 40s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 41s / 100 yards
Comments:

Realized at one point my mind was wondering and had to get back into the zone. Otherwise was a good swim. Rounded buoys well. Very little contact. Started on inside about 3 deep.
Transition 1
  • 03m 4s
Comments:

Pretty good transition. The run up is long. New shoes were pretty easy to get on. Had to throw everything into T1 bag for transport before I could head off.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 2h 41m 30s
  • 56 miles
  • 20.80 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt like a headwind most of the way going out. This course is Easier in the first 25 miles, then harder in the last 30. Rode the hills pretty well. Had 1 hill that I was in the wrong gear and just couldn't fix it, so ended up climbing standing most of the time.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Improvement from last year.
Transition 2
  • 01m 21s
Comments:

Good transition overall
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 1h 49m 11s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 20s  min/mile
Comments:

by the time I started the run, the heat index was 102. Thankfully I'd been keeping up with nutrition all day and felt pretty good. 1st and 2nd loops went pretty well. Was passing lots of people. During the 3rd loop I started feeling it and the pace slowed, but I tried to keep my pace strong. Started walking aid stations and wasn't able to take my last gel at mile 9. Finished strong on the last loop
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Nothing. Found shade and drinks. Cold towels were amazing.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing.




Last updated: 2014-10-27 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:35:40 | 2112 yards | 01m 41s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/39
Overall: 57/304
Performance: Average
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Shot
Water temp: 81F / 27C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:04
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:41:30 | 56 miles | 20.80 mile/hr
Age Group: 8/39
Overall: 66/304
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:21
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:49:11 | 13.1 miles | 08m 20s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/39
Overall: 44/304
Performance: Good
Course: 4 loops. Half on trail and mostly shaded, half on blacktop trail that has no shade.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
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] 5

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