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Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Benton Harbor, Michigan
United States
CAPRI Events
83F / 28C
Sunny
Total Time = 6h 11m 38s
Overall Rank = 1246/1797
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 214/291
Pre-race routine:

Got up , had a couple bagels and PB, and OJ. A coffee to go!
Event warmup:

Ran a bit after transition was completed. Swam for quite a bit, as it always feels good!
Swim
  • 37m 59s
  • 2310 yards
  • 01m 38s / 100 yards
Comments:

Went well! Great start to a crappy day.
Transition 1
  • 04m 23s
Bike
  • 3h 00m 34s
  • 56 miles
  • 18.61 mile/hr
Comments:

I tried to keep it under 180-ish on the watts. It was too easy. I should have went harder
What would you do differently?:

Mashed the ride.
Transition 2
  • 03m 34s
Run
  • 2h 25m 10s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 05s  min/mile
Comments:

I did not do well. My worst half ever. I should have done lots better.
Post race



Last updated: 2007-03-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:37:59 | 2310 yards | 01m 38s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/291
Overall: 0/1797
Performance: Good
I tool my wetsuit off in the water, and also about a 200 yard run to the mat, so add that in too!
Suit:
Course: Pretty much a straight line and then a right hand turn into the shore.
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 04:23
Performance:
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:00:34 | 56 miles | 18.61 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/291
Overall: 0/1797
Performance: Bad
Wind: Little
Course:
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:34
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:25:10 | 13.1 miles | 11m 05s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/291
Overall: 0/1797
Performance: Bad
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? No
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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2007-08-12 8:20 PM

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Subject: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon


2007-08-13 6:02 AM
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Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon
Good race!!  Sorry that we missed you at the pre-race dinner. Maybe next timewe are up your way we can get together. 
2007-08-13 6:02 AM
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Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon
Good race!!  Sorry that we missed you at the pre-race dinner. Maybe next timewe are up your way we can get together. 
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