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Firmman Half Iron Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Narragansett, Rhode Island
United States
Firm Racing
65F / 18C
Sunny
Total Time = 5h 37m 56s
Overall Rank = 243/700
Age Group = M 40-44
Age Group Rank = 27/54
Pre-race routine:

Full breakfast, eggs, toast milk, coffee.
Event warmup:

Huh?
Swim
  • 33m 33s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 35s / 100 yards
Comments:

I felt stronger in the second half of the swim than I did in the first.
What would you do differently?:

Log more time in the pool.
Transition 1
  • 02m 56s
Comments:

I had a problem getting out of the wetsuit. Started to run with the bike and had to stop for the NAKED dude bent over in front of me blocking the way. Seriously man, get some race shorts!
What would you do differently?:

Wish for a naked woman.
Bike
  • 3h 03m 40s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.29 mile/hr
Comments:

Felt good. I still suck going uphill. I am great on the downhill portion!
What would you do differently?:

Ride more hills...
Transition 2
  • 01m 38s
Run
  • 1h 56m 8s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 52s  min/mile
Comments:

I just didn't have the required miles under me this year. It showed. I felt much stronger in last year's run.
At the first turaround I saw a guy in a BT jersey. At mile 6 I caught up to him and asked what his BT monniker was. He replied, "Cap'n Jack Sparrow!" The man, the myth, the legend himself! The man who has over 2000 posts on BT! I told him if he didn't go under 6 hours, I join the CT forum. He showed me how much he wants me to stay in the RI forum by coming in at 5:56:56.
I ran with Mike, the cop from NY who is doing his first IM in Florida this November. We pushed each other for a few miles. Thanks, Mike!
What would you do differently?:

Train...more
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Being tired




Last updated: 2006-08-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:33 | 2112 yards | 01m 35s / 100yards
Age Group: 19/54
Overall: 225/700
Performance:
Suit: Sleeveless
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 68F / 20C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Bad
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:56
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
03:03:40 | 56 miles | 18.29 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/54
Overall: 0/700
Performance:
Wind: Headwind
Course:
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:38
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
01:56:08 | 13.1 miles | 08m 52s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/54
Overall: 0/700
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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Subject: Firmman Half Iron Triathlon


2006-09-12 5:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Firmman Half Iron Triathlon
Great race!  Sorry I didn't get to meet you Sunday.  I remember Rob yelling to me at around mile 7 (as I was heading back toward mile 9) that he met you.  You must've been right behind me. 
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