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Madison, Wisconsin
United States
Ironman North America
70F / 21C
Sunny
Total Time = 10h 40m 56s
Overall Rank = 139/2209
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 23/346
Pre-race routine:

I set my alarm for 3:45 and 4:00 am. tbatt was going to call me at 4:15 just in case I didn't get up to my alarm. I was up just about every hour to use the "throne" but managed to fall back to sleep after each time. My phone rang while I was in a nice, deep sleep. I looked up and saw 3:15!! I answered the phone "I meant call at 4:15 MY TIME, my race report just started!!!" :) I was able to fall right back to sleep for 1/2 hour before the alarm did go off. I got up and ate a bowl of oatmeal, a banana, a bagel with peanut butter and drank some Gatorade Endurance. I checked over my special needs bags to make sure I had everything. (Bike bag had 2 tubes, 2 CO2's, 2 flasks with gels and extra gloves. Run bag had dry socks and salt tabs) CubeFarmGopher and Sue walked up to the special needs drop off and over to body marking. Thank you Sue for lugging all my stuff around!! Trixie and Regimom were body marking and Trixie had really been practicing, her 1280 was awesome!!! We made our way down the ramp around 6:15 or so. I got my wet suit on and headed into the water to relax for a few minutes and take in the moment.
Event warmup:

My warm-up consisted of swimming out to watch the pro's start and pushing people out of the way for 10 minutes waiting for the horn to go off. Oh yea, warm-up also consisted of peeing a few times in the wet suit, that was warm!!
Swim
  • 53m 40s
  • 4224 yards
  • 01m 16s / 100 yards
Comments:

It was like being a sardine the way everyone was jostling for position before the horn went off. The horn went off and the first 300-400 meters were a pretty fast pace with a lot of bumping going on. Nobody was climbing and nobody was intentionally hitting or pulling which was good. I will have to admit though, the peeps in front of me were swimming anything but a strait line. I had the same set of legs cross in front of me 3 or 4 times before I finally went around him. He did a 3 mile swim if he kept that up! I got into a nice groove after the first 500 meters or so and was going arm to arm with a guy for the rest of the first loop. We had the exact same cadence and it was nice to swim with someone like that. The problem was that when I spotted there was nobody in front of us. we passed the 1000 M mark in 13:00 and the 2000 M mark in 26:00. At this point I dropped back on his feet and said "To the finish line James!!" and stared at his feet for the next 1.2+ miles. My Hr dropped from the 160's to the 140's and I was coasting! I was at 39:00 for the 3000 M and not working. Perfect!! I came out of the water feeling very fresh and got over to the strippers. When I got down on the mat my hamstrings started to cramp and for some reason I thought of Trixie! Strange thing. The cramps went right away when I stood up and it was effortless getting up the helix with all of the crowd support!
What would you do differently?:

Jump on a set of feet earlier but I will never complain about my swim at IMWI!!!
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

This was a good T1. The run up the helix took some time. I got my headsweat and helmet on, glasses on and grabbed my shoes and gloves and ran barefoot out to the bike. I had to run a couple hundred yards with the bike before the mount line so I carried my shoes and put them on just before I left transition.
What would you do differently?:

Put my gloves on before I grabbed my bike.
Bike
  • 5h 25m
  • 112 miles
  • 20.68 mile/hr
Comments:

I got on the bike and started my 112 mile ride by yelling "WHEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!" as I went down the helix. When I got onto John Nolan Dr I sat up and put my gloves on then settled down for a short while before a lot of little turns led to a bike path and into a parking lot before finally getting on a road that you can get into a rhythm. The road out to Verona, where the 40 mile loop starts, felt great. My legs felt good, back felt good and I had already started my nutrition plan. I started off getting some solids in with Snickers Marathon Bars and fig newtons along with water. I had a swig of gel every 15 mins with water, salt tab every 30 min and solid food every 30 min. I refuelled my Gatorade and water at the aid stations and had a banana every now and then in place of the solid food. My back started bothering me about 15 miles into the race. It didn't slow me down at all on the bike but I was not looking forward to the run. No need to worry about that, I still have 100 miles to go!! I realized that I may have been going a bit too hard when I passed Hillary Biscay and saw how smooth she looked, hardly breathing at all. I told her that she was great as I want by. More on Hillary later!! There were a lot of corners on the course and one landed me in someones front yard. I was able to come out of the aero bars and regain control and get back on the road but it was a bit nerve rattling. After hitting the rollers and hills on the first loop I regretted putting the 11-23 back on. A 25 cog would have been very nice on the hills. Oops!! The crowds on the hills were awesome!! There is soooo much energy that comes off them that I barelt felt the hills on the first loop. Superman slapped me in the ass and I think I still have a welt there. I bounced a gel flask on the first loop somewhere but knew I had more at the special needs station so I didn't worry about it. The volunteers at the aid stations were great, I was able to grab water and Gatorade at almost 20 mph and I love my NeverReach for refilling!! When I came to the special needs bags I yelled out my number, the volunteer got my bag and handed it to me at just shy of 20 mph! I sat up, grabbed my gel flask and tossed the bag. I am liking the support on this distance race!! On the second loop I was trying to give words of encouragement to the people on the first lap, most took it very well and I could tell appreciated it. I was glad to be on the second loop as my back was not getting better. The wind throughout the day seemed to get worse. The last 16 miles back to Madison really seemed to take a toll on me. I was in the bottom chain ring most of the way to keep my cadence up and on some small inclines I was almost in my 23!! OUCH!!! The coolest part of my whole ride was at about 1/2 mile from the helix Hillary passed me and said that I was almost there and I'm doing great!! That was inspiring!! I followed her lead and took my feet out before the helix and followed her up the helix and heard Riley say "and here's Hillary Biscay and right behind her Bob Stocks!!" That was GREAT!!!!!!
What would you do differently?:

Back off a little going out and start looking for a tri bike for a more aggressive position.
Transition 2
  • 08m 15s
Comments:

I had a great T2 going until I started out the door and my back was killing me!! I saw the ART therapists in the changing room and asked them for help with my back. They worked on me for about 5 minutes and got me out on the course. It was painful but I felt that I could get through it, just not very fast.
What would you do differently?:

Not do hay the week before an Ironman!
Run
  • 4h 07m 38s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 09m 27s  min/mile
Comments:

I had a lot of fun on the run but just couldn't push a pace at all. My back hurt for the first 15 miles or so then my knees started hurting from changing my gate. I hit the first porta-pottie I saw to get rid of what I couldn't get myself to do on the bike and then some. Got into a slow pace and decided to make the best of the day and worry about the 10 hr mark another day! The volunteers and crowd support on this run course was phenomenal!! Running out and back State St with crowds hanging around the tables and fences just sends a rush of energy through your body! Awesome!! I had a smile on my face the whole race except for a few grimaces here and there but I am sure they even looked like smiles. At one point some one yelled "What about Bob!!!" and I put my hands behind my back and came back with "I'M SAILING!!!!". Another one of the kids kept asking "Sponge.....Bob?" so the next time I came through the aid station I yelled "WHO LIVES IN A PINEAPPLE UNDER THE SEA?" They got a good kick out of that one. Trixie, Zilla, Dollar were near the Capital and it was great seeing them. They have energy to spare and I was glad to take some. I managed to walk at just about every water station to stay hydrated. At mile 13 my feet were soaked so I stoped and put on my dry socks.......Boy did that feel good!!!! I stuck with the walking through the aid stations, walked a few other times and ran in the last few miles when I saw that I could come in before 10:45. I felt great going through the finish and hearing my name. It was definitely a cool experience that I am already looking forwad to the next one!!
What would you do differently?:

Not do hay a week before an Ironman!!!
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around looking for an ice bath, nothing. Forgot about a massage. Went to the food tent and was pretty disappointed with the slim selection of food. (Although it did taste great!!)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Injured back!

Event comments:

Everything for 3 days before the race and the race itself was great. Once you cross the finish line it felt like IMNA just forgot about you. The food tent was terrible, no ice baths, I forgot about the massages and no one mentioned anything to me. That was my only disappointment.




Last updated: 2006-09-17 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:53:40 | 4224 yards | 01m 16s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/346
Overall: 17/2209
Performance: Good
AHR for the first 1.2 was in the 160's and for the 2nd 1.2 was upper 140's.
Suit: Orca P-Flex sleeveless
Course: 2 loop rectangular course with buoys every 100 meters
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Shot
Water temp: 76F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 00:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed:
Biking
05:25:00 | 112 miles | 20.68 mile/hr
Age Group: 8/346
Overall: 74/2209
Performance: Good
AHR on the bike was in the 140's
Wind: Headwind
Course: 16 miles out to 2 loops of 40 miles and back home
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 95
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 08:15
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
04:07:38 | 26.2 miles | 09m 27s  min/mile
Age Group: 66/346
Overall: 454/2209
Performance: Below average
I was running so slow that my HR was in the 130's until around 16 miles where it crept up onto the 160's and 170's. MHR was 191, AHR was 138
Course: 2 loop course around Madison. A lot of crowd support!! Great course!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Bad
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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Bob
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2007-09-11 1:40 PM
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Bob
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Thanks everyone for all your inspires and well wishes. They are appreciated. I had a blast at this race. Not only doing the race but meeting all of the BTers and having the fans yell out "GO BT!!!" all over the place was really cool.
2007-09-11 1:47 PM
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Congrats, IRONBOB! You had an excellent race. Your swim and bike splits are CRAZY fast! And way to be flexible and adapt on the run.

I've really enjoyed following your training and seeing the journey to ironman. I remember when you had only done sprints. Your progress is incredible. You are one of BTs greatest assets.

WAY TO GO!!!

2007-09-11 1:48 PM
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Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin
Stellar race and nice to meet you!  FWIW, I yelled a 'wheeeee' down the helix but I dont think the folks that stink at the swim like me appreciate it so much.  What can ya do?  Enjoy the recovery.
2007-09-11 2:02 PM
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What an awesome race! You are fast!
2007-09-11 2:03 PM
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Congrats Bob....it was great to see you do so well, especially come out of the water 17th!!


2007-09-11 2:05 PM
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Awesome job!!  Sucks about your back, but you had a great swim and ride!

Hanging out with Hillary ...... how many get to say they rode with a pro in their IM??!!

2007-09-11 2:19 PM
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my hamstrings are f*cking awesome  almost as awesome as you  big love for ya, bob.
2007-09-11 3:03 PM
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Ladies and Gentlemen.....Mr. Baaaaaaaaaab Stocks!!!

Congrats Ironman.  It was great pulling for you during the race!!!

2007-09-11 3:11 PM
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Master
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Great, great race. I was one of those voices shouting out GO BT! My first spot of the day was outside of T-1 right by the bike mount and I was amazed how early you were out of the water. 17th overall, very impressive. Then I saw you on the run a couple of times and you still looked pretty fresh. Glad you enjoyed the day and soaked it in.

Pearl of wisdom: don't do hay the week before an IM.
2007-09-11 4:32 PM
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COURT JESTER
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Congrats on a rocking IM !!!

 

Thanks for introducing yourself in the body marking area.



2007-09-11 6:55 PM
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Wow, what a great time.......congrats IRONMAN!
2007-09-11 8:05 PM
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Robert, you ARE the man. Chasing Hillary Biscay rocks. And you're just the guy to do it. Giddyup.
2007-09-11 8:06 PM
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Congrats Bob... especially on the swim!

Great showing for the team!
2007-09-11 8:15 PM
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Bob it was so awesome to meet you You are an amazing athlete.....I would have given you a massage....you knew where we were!!!  I see Kona in your furture my friend!!!  You were about the most amazing thing I saw all weekend   I'll email you pics once I get them off my camera...which might take a while.....BTW the guy who is one place ahead of you in your age group was mt pt in the med tent...you looked MUCH better than he did!!!  COngratulations on an amazing day!!!!
2007-09-11 8:25 PM
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What a stellar day for you out there!!  Amazing swim, great bike, and a totally admirable run pace.  I'm impressed and pleased to say that I think I saw you as I was volunteering in the bike handler's role. 

If you were in BT uniform, I think you were my "mystery guy" in T1 -- early in the pack and NOT wearing a tag that said JOHN. 

Very good going IRON-BOB! 



2007-09-12 9:08 AM
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Master
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WTG, IRONBOB!
2007-09-12 9:31 AM
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Great race! Way to go pulling thru those aches and pains - You are an IRONMAN!
2007-09-12 4:23 PM
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Master
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Way go Bob!  Sorry about the back.  That dam horse. Thanks for sharing for us. 
2007-09-12 5:09 PM
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Disclaimer:  CFG is using TTMA's computer. 

I can't blame you for keeping up with Hillary. That's a heck of a pacer to have. Of course, you must have SMOKED her on the swim for her to take 111.5 miles to catch you on the bike. And she had a 10 minute head start!

 

Great spending the weekend with you. Glad to know you got home okay. Now finish that hay.



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2007-09-12 6:05 PM
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Wow- you had a great race-  you had therapy on your back and still had an 8 min T2- thats awesome



2007-09-12 6:10 PM
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"I'm sailing, I sail, I sail now!" I LOVE THAT MOVIE!!!! Great refrence and awesome job, my man. It was great following you. Your swim was a hing of beauty and a joy to behold!
2007-09-12 11:53 PM
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Nice to meet you this weekend.  Freakin' awesome swim split.  Holy cow.  Congratulations IRONMAN
2007-09-13 6:04 AM
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Master
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AMAZING JOB!!! You are so inspiring! Great RR and congratulations, you're an Ironman!

Some day, I hope I'm as fast as you
2007-09-13 10:28 AM
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Iron Donkey
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So, someone who cruises in the water faster than a 2:00/100 can actually get cramps?  Unreal!

I love the attitude going down the helix - wheeee!  Too funny!

I can now add this title to you:

YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!!!

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