Kansas 70.3 - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Lawrence, Kansas
United States
n/a
80F / 27C
Overcast
Total Time = 5h 58m 5s
Overall Rank = 636/1300
Age Group = 5559
Age Group Rank = 8/21
Pre-race routine:

usual stuff > get things together > double check the bag > get bottles ready > check out buoys > look over the transition area, etc
Event warmup:

15mins swimming
Swim
  • 37m 36s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 47s / 100 yards
Comments:

my start sucked > the first 200yds were bad > did a little hyper > had to breast
What would you do differently?:

start out a little slower
Transition 1
  • 01m 52s
Comments:

this t1 had a really long run to it > approached it quite well > was not too winded at the bike
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 2h 55m 56s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.10 mile/hr
Comments:

tried to push as much as i could > didn't have quite the training on the bike going into this race that i would like to have had > was very pleased w/what i did > better than anticipated
What would you do differently?:

train hard, train longer
Transition 2
  • 02m 29s
Comments:

should have had a little betta t2 than this > didn't quite get the dismount that i normally have > which is above excellent!!
What would you do differently?:

dismount
Run
  • 2h 20m 11s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 42s  min/mile
Comments:

my run absolutely sucked!! > but i expected this pretty much to happen > training/it's all i can say > i was actually hope to do a little betta than this but you take what you train for
What would you do differently?:

train harder, train betta
Post race
Warm down:

warmed down

What limited your ability to perform faster:

training!

Event comments:

this was really put together well for a first time event of this distance w/this many competitors as were registered > the packet p/up was organized w/o any incidents > plenty of booths w/anything that one might need > had a band playing > my only thoughts would be to find a way to route the run course off of the gravel sand, etc
volunteers were fantastic! very enthusiastic and always yelling and cheering > some had their "young kids" out helping which is always a treat for me to see and have yelling for you > the lapped bike course and run course were an added perk > the run course had many,many spectators lined along the w/way which is really kewl!!!


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Last updated: 2008-03-30 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:37:36 | 2112 yards | 01m 47s / 100yards
Age Group: 2/21
Overall: 0/1300
Performance: Good
Suit: wet
Course: nicely layed out > plenty of buoys to keep you on track
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 27C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Good
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:52
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
02:55:56 | 56 miles | 19.10 mile/hr
Age Group: 2/21
Overall: 0/1300
Performance: Good
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course: this was a great bike course > excellent road surfaces > had several climbs > some were challenging > had quite a few rolling > mucho support > low traffic to none > excellent area for bike
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:29
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:20:11 | 13.1 miles | 10m 42s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/21
Overall: 0/1300
Performance: Below average
Course: more of an off-road run than anything > had a lot of dirt, road, sand to navigate through > uneven surfaces > had some asphalt thru the campground area > not the type of run course you would expect from a World IM 70.3 qualifier
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %1
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3