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Timberman - Half Iron - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

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Gilford, New Hampshire
United States
EndorFun
70F / 21C
Overcast

Total Time = 4h 37m 40s
Overall Rank = 38/1492
Age Group = Elite
Age Group Rank = 14/37

Pre-race routine:

eat one bagel with nutella, drink one ensure, 32 oz of heed and set up Transition area
1st time racing as an Elite so I was nervous cuz I didn't want to have a bad race and make a fool out of myself :)

Event warmup:

10 min jog plus 10 min swim

Swim

29m 20s
2112 yards
01m 23s / 100 yards

Comments:

swim was good. I started at the front, moved my way to stay FOP and round the 1st bouy on 3rd place. after that I had trouble sighting and dropped back 5-7 places as I swam of course a bit.. Tourning on last bouy I picked up the pace and pass some swimmers.
As soon as I touch sand I stand up to ran to T1 and both legs cramps completely. Quads, hammies and calves all cramped and couldn't even walk to exit the water. I stand there for 1 min (maybe two as it certainly felt it was forever) until I finally was able to gimp out of water. on the edge of the sand I was able to walk slow and when I reach the ramp I was able to speed walk.

What would you do differently?:

I have to figure out this cramping off the water issue. (maybe I stand up too fast???)

Transition 1

02m 10s

Comments:

slow T cuz I just couldn't move fast cuz of the cramps. I barely was able to take wetsuit off and put on socks (it was cold) and shoes without cramping again.

Bike

2h 38m 30s
56 miles
21.20 mile/hr

Comments:

I pushed a bit too hard on the 1st 12 miles (avg 225 watts) and that took a tool on me. I had to focus on fueling a lot due to the cramps issues off the swim. I settle onto my race pace on the next 32 miles riding at 210 watts. coming back last 12 miles I had no strenght and my power dropped to 190 watts). Anyway I knew I was off my goal but instead of focusing on that I had fun thanking police/volunteers at every turn and smiling to the marshalls giving them my I rock hand shake ;)

*** Racing as an Elite is a different beast all together. Not to take anything away from AG but riding your bike pretty much alone for 56 miles is A LOT more difficult. You have marshalls watching you close, you have no 7 meter draft zone benefit from and no slingshot passing to speed up. I loved the challenge and I can't wait to do it again! ***

What would you do differently?:

don't know, legs felt weird since the beginning. Like I wasn't 100% ready for the race and I had trouble generating power.

Transition 2

01m 22s

Comments:

feet were numb but besides that it was a good T2

Run

1h 24m 20s
13.1 miles
06m 26s min/mile

Comments:

1st 3 miles I was feeling great and racing at my goal pace 6:10 min/mile, but at the hill coming back on the 1st loop both quads start acting like they were going to cramp (like on the swim) and that made me slow down a lot. I had to drink G-ade (plus the usual coke and water I drink every mile) to keep cramps away, plus taking salt pills like candy. mile 4 to 10 it was a hard and a real struggle and pace felt a lot. But hearing the cheers from Phil, Lauren, Rob, Cory, the fast splits team guys, Max, Emily's Mom, etc gave me vital strenght at different points. I considered DNF towards the end of th 1st loop cuz I was struggling a lot to keep on running. Then I reminded about the pink ribbon I had on my back pocket and everything seem easier and kept on going. By mile 10 fueling finally paid off and legs felt great again. I ran mile 11 and 12 on 6:10s min/mile and last 1.1 mile ran on 5:40s min/mile. I passed a few athletes to post the 17 fastest run even though it was 4 min slower of my goal

What would you do differently?:

nothing much. after my leg fracture I only had 6 weeks to work on my run endurance and was only able to log around 100 Mi total

Post race

What limited your ability to perform faster:

not enough training time. But it was a B race and I'll keep working towards Cancun and Clearwater. Plus this was by far the most competitive race I have ever done and that is just plain cool!

Event comments:

Good race considering the leg fracture issue, limited running fitness and my debut on the Elite division :)
I am ready for more!!!

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Last updated: 2007-01-11 12:00 AM

Swimming
00:29:20 \| 2112 yards \| 01m 23s / 100yards
Age Group:	0/37
Overall:	105/1492
Performance:	Average
Suit:
Course:
Start type:		Plus:
Water temp:	0F / 0C	Current:	Low
200M Perf.		Remainder:
Breathing:		Drafting:
Waves:		Navigation:
Rounding:

T1
Time:	02:10
Performance:	Below average
Cap removal:		Helmet on/ Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck?		Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:

Biking
02:38:30 \| 56 miles \| 21.20 mile/hr
Age Group:	0/37
Overall:	130/1492
Performance:	Average
Wind:	Some
Course:
Road:		Cadence:
Turns:		Cornering:
Gear changes:		Hills:
Race pace:		Drinks:

T2
Time:	01:22
Overall:	Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal

Running
01:24:20 \| 13.1 miles \| 06m 26s min/mile
Age Group:	0/37
Overall:	17/1492
Performance:	Good
Course:
Keeping cool		Drinking

Post race
Weight change:	%
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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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JorgeM

2007-08-22 10:02 AM

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