Ironman 70.3 Eagleman - Triathlon


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Cambridge, Maryland
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
84F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 5h 19m 3s
Overall Rank = 226/
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 32/
Pre-race routine:

Sit on my butt
Event warmup:

N/A
Swim
  • 30m 51s
  • 2112 yards
  • 21m 55s / 1500 yards
Comments:

Got out ahead in the first 300m then ran into previous wave athletes. Time was slowed some due to the congestion. Was unaware of my placing coming out of the water due to the previous wave being my AG as well.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 01m 49s
Comments:

No issues. Just staying calm to keep the HR down.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 2h 18m 34s
  • 56 miles
  • 24.25 mile/hr
Comments:

Easy bike. Kept the power below target due to the temperature/humidity/dew point. Aero 99% of the time. After first 30 minutes was pretty much all alone to the bike finish.
What would you do differently?:

Keep power down coming out of the turns.
Transition 2
  • 01m 39s
Comments:

No flying dismount this year. I had 8 minute AG lead at this point. Wasn't worried about the ~10 seconds being saved.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 2h 26m 10s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 11m 10s  min/mile
Comments:

First 5 miles was on target pace and still in AG lead. Around 5 miles the feet started to hurt to the point I began to walk. Walking hurt the feet as well. I just did the penguin waddle on in to the finish.
What would you do differently?:

I would not use brand new shoes that I have never run in. I would not use cotton socks.
Post race
Warm down:

Drink a Pepsi

What limited your ability to perform faster:

See "run" above

Event comments:

--Overall organized race. There was an issue with 2 other athletes with a GIRO 2 helmet with the CPSC sticker in it but an official telling them they could not use that helmet for ???? reason.

--Had a slot to WC70.3 in Austria but I did not go to the roll down. My mistake. =)


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Last updated: 2015-03-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:30:51 | 2112 yards | 21m 55s / 1500yards
Age Group: 1/
Overall: 32/
Performance: Good
Suit: Torque Skin
Course: In the water wave start. Out 800m R turn 300m R turn 800m
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 78F / 26C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:49
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:18:34 | 56 miles | 24.25 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/
Overall: 25/
Performance: Good
217AP/220NP
Wind: Little
Course: 1 Loop counterclockwise.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 89
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:39
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:26:10 | 13.1 miles | 11m 10s  min/mile
Age Group: 32/
Overall: 226/
Performance: Bad
AVG-147 MAX -173
Course: Out and back. No shade.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %UNK
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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] 4