Route 66 Half Iron Distance Triathlon - Triathlon


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Springfield, Illinois
United States
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 		Total Time = 6h 20m 25s
Overall Rank = 152/
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 0/
Swim
  • 42m 42s
  • 1931 meters
  • 02m 13s / 100 meters
Comments:

I chose to wear a wetsuit, so I was not ranked with the other racers.
Transition 1
  • 04m 33s
Comments:

took it slow and easy and ate a little bit of fruit snacks and took a drink
Bike
  • 3h 09m 24s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.76 mile/hr
Comments:

I ate a hammer bar and drank a couple bottles worth of water. I probably could have pushed it more, but wanted to stick to the plan and hold something back for the run.
Transition 2
  • 03m 6s
Comments:

Took it easy again. Ate part of another hammer bar and drank a little nuun.
Run
  • 2h 20m 38s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

started out with a good running pace, but started to slow at mile 8.
Post race
Event comments:

I would definitely do this race again. The bike course is flat, although the surface can be rough. The running route has a generous amount of shade. A good place for a PR.




Last updated: 2013-03-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:42:42 | 1931 meters | 02m 13s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 107/
Performance: Good
Suit: orca sls sleeveless
Course: Long narrow swim course
Start type: Deep Water Plus: Waves
Water temp: 80F / 26C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 04:33
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
03:09:24 | 56 miles | 17.76 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 150/
Performance: Average
Wind: Some
Course: little wind at the beginning, but it started to pick up toward the end. lots of rough roads. I had to stop about 10 miles into the race to reset my aerobar. I took the rkde pretty easy and avoided the big chain ring
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:06
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
02:20:38 | 13.1 miles | 10m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 163/
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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