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Timberman - Half Iron - Triathlon1/2 Ironman
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Comments: really comfortable swim. started on the left side front row. Swam directly for the turn triangle bouy instead of going bouy to bouy, inside bouys seemed off course. Caught a draft a couple times on first leg but people not swimming straight line so kept my own course. next leg, drafted for most of it. then the last leg drafted on and off. best part was swimming right next to the Hoyts. they are so amazing!!!! What would you do differently?: more swim training. I have kind of slacked on the swimming since IMCdA. But I will say it was a good swim because I never once felt uncomfortable or upset like at IMCdA.  Transition 1
Comments: existed water at the same time as quites a few people, so slower going up ramp. opted not to use wetsuit strippers as there was a line. Took some extra time to put on arm warmers and wipe off sand from feet. What would you do differently?: maybe put armwarmers on while riding. find the foot baths  Bike
Comments: took it nice and easy over the first sections of climbs. then enjoyed the flats. after the turn around the headwind started so flats and downhills not as fast. then hit the hills back. generally felt good most of the ride, kept to gu every 30mins, gu2o concentrate and h2o in water bottle, and 2 endurolytes an hour. passed the hoyts as they were just finishing the hill on their way out and my way in. once again the sight is one of the most amazing things in the world. What would you do differently?: more training. I need to put as much time in the saddle as possible over this next year in order to improve my bike times. I am really happy with this ride because I kept as close to my watts as I could and it felt good. Transition 2
Comments: well this was a slow transition because I had to pee, so yes I did it.... I sat down and peed while I put my shoes on. but peeing took longer then it did to put on shoes, visor and drink some liquids. so I sat until I was done. LOL there was a male volunteer at the end of the row 5 bikes from me asking me if I needed help, I said no, I didn't have the balls to explain why I was hesitating. What would you do differently?: learn to pee on the bike or suck it up the wasted time and use the portopotty.  Run
Comments: left transition and grabbed h2o at table to wash off. then got into an easy comfortable pace. first mile was slow but I wanted to start off that way. First 6miles were good but then the legs just weren't feeling it. The rollers started to get to me so I held on and focused on mile to mile. Did a gu every 3 miles (first time i did not use my fask in a while, probably a mistake). drank h2o and gatorade first loop then started the coke the second loop. mile 1: 9.04 mile 2: 8.21 mile 3: 8.22 mile 4: 8.17 mile 5: 8.41 (hill where hamistring started tightening) mile 6: 8.40 mile 7: 10.26 (this was turning around not sure why so long) mile 8: 9.19 mile 9: 9.17 mile 10: 9.29 mile 11: 10.03 (up that damn hill again... that hurt) mile 12: 9.41 mile 13.1: 8.40 What would you do differently?: more training. use the gu fask. I have been using a gu flask at all longer race and I can take a hit from it every mile or every couple minutes = more even energy level. Post race
Warm down: sat right down in an ice bath for about 10mins. then went to food tent and ran into Jorge. Ate some pizza, banana and chatted with Jorge and Phil. Then watched the Hoyts transition from Bike to Run... once again the most amazing thing. Watched Nate finish up as the Hoyts left transition. walked around and ate some more and then stayed to watch the Hoyt's finish. What limited your ability to perform faster: This was a B/C race. Having done IMCdA on june 24ths and taking some good recovery time limited my training. Also work over the last month has been extremely busy so I have not been getting as much sleep as I sould be. But with that said, I was pleased with this race. Event comments: This is a great race and much more interesting then the Eagleman course. It is a tough course but very enjoyable and a lot of fun. The pre race and post race events look to be family friendly and also a lot of fun for a long weekend. able to see lots of friends on the course: May, Max, Rob, Jorge, Nate and some other who I don't know their names. also great to race a race with a great pro/elite lineup. Last updated: 2007-08-04 12:00 AM
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 2007-08-22 7:56 PM |
Extreme Veteran  402  CT |  Subject: Timberman - Half Iron |
| 2007-08-22 8:00 PM in reply to: #936889 |
Expert 715 Welcome to Super Mario World | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron Nice Race! Love the T2 story. |
| 2007-08-22 8:24 PM in reply to: #936889 |
Champion 19812  MA | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron Nice race!! Excellant splits all around and great finish on the run. Seeing the Hoyts is so motivating and makes the pain or other issues you have seem to disappear. Great T2 story...drink a lot before a training ride and practice..... |
| 2007-08-22 9:11 PM in reply to: #936889 |
Coach 10487 Boston, MA | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron That was a long The turn around mile was long or smoething cuz my split was also 1 minute longer than the rest of my splits. Anyway, since Tman is a LOT harder than eagleman (and more competitive) you had a great race considering the reduced training after IMCdA and how work have kept you busy. BTW, your bike power is definitely on the raise!!! |
| 2007-08-23 8:56 AM in reply to: #936889 |
Extreme Veteran 488 Southeast, PA | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron great race heidi...you're always so consistent on all three diciplines. nice bike -to-run tranny story:P |
| 2007-08-23 11:54 AM in reply to: #936889 |
Master 1946  Bronze member | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron Race report t2 story made me giggle..You had yet another notable race! Wish I had found you to say hi...next time.. |
| 2007-08-23 12:58 PM in reply to: #937701 |
| Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron Great job out there. Nicely executed race. I didn't know you were doing the race. I did see the Hoyts on my way back in on the bike as well. I was having a tough moment dealing with a sick stomach, and they snapped me out of it and got me back into my mental game Keep up the great work. Good job! Edited by LaurenSU02 2007-08-23 12:58 PM |
| 2007-08-23 1:21 PM in reply to: #936889 |
Expert 690 Rocky Hill, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron Great race Heidi!!!!! Congrats!! |
| 2007-08-23 1:22 PM in reply to: #936889 |
Veteran 162 | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron Woo hoo! I have a fellow pee'er! Both you and K were able to pee in T2 during your last races. Before you know it, you'll be able to pee on the bike. As long as you have a water bottle to rinse yourself off, it's not that bad. In all seriousness, another great race, Heidi. You did a great job with less training than normal. Coming off of an IM 2 months earlier must be tough. Maybe next year Tim and I can head up there and race with you guys. It sounds like a great course. And, it'll be good timing with IMFL. |
| 2007-08-23 7:44 PM in reply to: #936889 |
Veteran 236 Reston | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron Congrats on another great race, Heidi! You're having a stellar year!!! May have to add this race to the list for next year (maybe there can be another bet with Nate involving a half IM and jorts)! Kick race and looking forward to watching your marathon training! |
| 2007-08-24 6:58 AM in reply to: #936889 |
Extreme Veteran 471 Northern Virginia | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron great job heidi! although now i have to steer clear of your and kristin's t2 areas! it's like a mine field! i think t-man 08 is looking better and better. get a little rest and get to work on that marathon. |
| 2007-08-24 7:41 AM in reply to: #936889 |
| Niskayuna, NY | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron Excellent job as always Heidi! Looking forward to seeing you guys soon to hear more about this and other races! |
| 2007-08-24 3:06 PM in reply to: #936889 |
Master 1641 Cambridge, MA | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron Way to go on the course! Your bike and run times both beat mine, and not by a little... I love that it was a B/C race for you, but you still rocked it. Cheers, -Sunny |
| 2007-08-25 9:49 PM in reply to: #936889 |
Master 1381 Clifton, NJ | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron |
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up at 4:30 ate pb toast, bananas and gu2o, drove to site and setup transition.
easy 100-200 yards swim then stayed in water to stay warm.