Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon

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Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Racine, Wisconsin
United States
HFP Racing
78F / 26C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 6h 16m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Comb hair and get my stuff together
Event warmup:

run and swim a little
Swim
  • 46m 13s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 11s / 100 yards
Comments:

not enough OWS training
What would you do differently?:

swim in open water more
Transition 1
  • 01m 35s
Comments:

asI was coming out of the water I saw a guy take off his wetsuit while in the water, so i tried it and I guess I was in to deep of water.
What would you do differently?:

take off wetsuit on beach
Bike
  • 3h 02m
  • 56 miles
  • 18.46 mile/hr
Comments:

neck hurt with new bike setup
Transition 2
  • 02m 1s
Comments:

i went into the wrong rack area by 3 racks
Run
  • 2h 23m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

cramping again but at least I was able to run walk
Post race
Warm down:

walk around

What limited your ability to perform faster:

CRAMPS




Last updated: 2007-07-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:46:13 | 2112 yards | 02m 11s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Suit: yes/shorty
Course: lake mich
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Below average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 01:35
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Below average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:02:00 | 56 miles | 18.46 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:01
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Below average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Below average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:23:00 | 13.1 miles | 10m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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2007-07-23 11:53 AM

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Subject: Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon
I had fun but still need to figure out my nutrition. I believe this is what is causing the cramps.
I drank lots of fluids on the bike and the run. I took so many endurolytes that I felt like I had to vomit.

Edited by Grizdog 2007-07-23 11:56 AM

2007-07-23 5:17 PM
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Subject: RE: Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon
Congrats on improving your time by almost 20 minutes from your last HIM!!

And thanks for waiting around so patiently for me after my trip to the medical tent.
2007-07-23 9:24 PM
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Subject: RE: Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon
nice job grizdog! I was one of the guys taking off the wetsuit in the water! That is when my calf cramped up. My wife says the pros just zip down the top and run with their suits on until T1. I think I'm going to try what the pros do!
2007-07-24 7:32 AM
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Subject: RE: Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon
Nice work Griz!  I'm super impressed.  Glad you still had fun regardless. 
2007-07-24 8:32 AM
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Crystal Lake, IL
Subject: RE: Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon
Man, when I saw you finishing I was feeling like puking as much as you were.  Glad we both held it in.  Congrats, bro!  Great job!
2007-07-27 12:20 PM
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Subject: RE: Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon
Griz, Great race and nice, detailed race report.

It was so nice to see you on the bike (even if you were flying by me). I was starting to feel really lonely out there and it was nice to know you were there, suffering racing along beside me.

Great race!

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