Mighty Moss Half Iron Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Norwalk, Connecticut
United States
Team Mossman
90F / 32C
Sunny
Total Time = 6h 11m 23s
Overall Rank = 80/124
Age Group = 40-45
Age Group Rank = 22/29
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 2:00am and organized my stuff for the race. I ended up leaving my house around 2:45. You forget how many whack jobs are out stumbling around that early in the morning. I made it up to CT super early and slept in my car for about a half hour before they opened evrything up to get my race packet. Had some gatorade and bagel with peanut butter while making the drive.
Event warmup:

Swam a little bit out ot the first bouy. The water was calm and felt great. The start was not as hot as it had been but I knew the run was going to be brutal.
Swim
  • 27m 18s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 17s / 100 yards
Comments:

This course was definitely short. Since the race had only 124 people we all went off together. I started a little to the right and made it to the first bouy fine it was a little crowded at the turn nothing major. I was able to draft off someone the all the way to the first turn around. this made the swim that much easier. I felt great getting out of the water. When I looked at my watch I was shocked at the time.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 01m 37s
Comments:

Short run up the beach. The wetsuit came off easily and got ready to go.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 3h 24m 6s
  • 56 miles
  • 16.46 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike my downfall every race. I started the race thinking of this as a training ride and not getting worked up whenever I got passed. At the pre race briefing they told us the first 16 miles were uphill and there was 3300 feet of climbing. Perfect pratice for my IM. I kept a good pace for me, during the ride I was able to spin up all the hills and did not have to get out of the saddle. I knew the run was going to be hot and did not want to suffer any more than I had to. The course was nice and riding through the reservoir provided some nice scenery. There is nothing like this near me to ride on so it was a welcome change.
What would you do differently?:

As always ride more. I kept the pace I need to keep to be able to ride 112 mile in August.
Transition 2
  • 01m 51s
Comments:

I forgot to lay out socks to change into so I had to rummage through my backpack.
What would you do differently?:

Lay out socks for the run.
Run
  • 2h 16m 33s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

As soon as you got off the bike you could feel the heat. I had brought a fuel belt but the water was hot. I put on my garmin and made a pit stop in the bathroom to pee. About three miles in my garmin shut off and is not working. Did I say it was hot. The aid stations were well stoked and I took gatorade and ice water at each one. They had these little plastic tubes filled with ice water which were good to run with and poor on your head. Had a gu every 45 minutes. I was soaked by mile 3 from pouring water on my head. My shoes were sloshing the whole time. The run course wasn't so bad but combined with heat it was tough.
What would you do differently?:

I thought I paced myself given the conditons. The second loop was more difficult.
Post race
Warm down:

They gave you a towel soaked in ice at the finish. I took an ice cold shower near the beach and changed into dry clothes. Looking to get a masage but none were available. I was hungry but couldn't eat anything if that makes sense. Packed up and drove home and met my family at the beach.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The heat!!

Event comments:

For a first time race and only 124 people it was well run. I was concerned that they wouldn't have anybody on the bike course. I was wrong, a bunch of volunteers and police to guide you along the way. The run stations were well stiocked also. This was a very good race and would reccomend it to anyone looking for a challenging bike course. This was agood tune up for me as I prepare for my IM.




Last updated: 2012-06-18 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:27:18 | 2112 yards | 01m 17s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/29
Overall: 46/124
Performance: Good
Suit: XTerra Fullsuit
Course: Rectangle swimming out to the first bouy nad you make a left keeping the bouys on your right and turn around and come back.
Start type: Wade Plus: Shot
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Good
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:37
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
03:24:06 | 56 miles | 16.46 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/29
Overall: 100/124
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: Rolling hills through CT. About 3300 feet of total climbing. You ride about 16vmiles to a reservoir and do two loops in the reservoir and head back to the start.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:51
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
02:16:33 | 13.1 miles | 10m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/29
Overall: 70/124
Performance: Average
Course: two loops through a residential area and the park. Not much shade a few small climbs nothing major.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4