Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
Canada
World Triathlon Corporation
72F / 22C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 8h 22m 30s
Overall Rank = 2253/2266
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 114/119
Pre-race routine:

same as usual, transition was very close to the motel so I was able to go back and get my wet suit, etc before the swim.
Event warmup:

walking down to the swim start.
Swim
  • 43m 43s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 04s / 100 yards
Comments:

I had a very hard time exhaling during the swim. Not really sure why but it took a very long time for me to relax.
What would you do differently?:

More swim training and OWS.
Transition 1
  • 11m 21s
Comments:

First time ever using a peeler. It would have probably been easier for me to do it myself. It was a very long walk + jog to transition but at least it was on a nice red carpet.
What would you do differently?:

More running after a swim.
Bike
  • 3h 33m 12s
  • 56 miles
  • 15.76 mile/hr
Comments:

I very challenging course.
What would you do differently?:

More hill training and bike prep.
Transition 2
  • 07m 29s
Comments:

I took a very long time here as I wanted to make sure I was comfortable and ready for the run. I did sun screen, etc. My food was all melted which was a bummer.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster!!
Run
  • 3h 24m 45s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 15m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

I was not sure if I was going to be able to run at all as I am still recovering from the full marathon, but I did a walk + run mix and took my time. I even stopped for some physio at one point. Met a very nice lady from Ottawa who we finished the run together.
What would you do differently?:

For run training and hills.
Post race
Warm down:

OK. Cleaned up at transition right away.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training.

Event comments:

Volunteers were SO friendly. I was an honor to do the race in french as well. Scenery was amazing as well.




Last updated: 2013-08-26 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:43:43 | 2112 yards | 02m 04s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/119
Overall: 0/2266
Performance: Bad
Suit: yes
Course: square shaped course around an island. hard to sight into the finish with the sun in the eyes
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 62F / 17C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Average
Breathing: Bad Drafting: Bad
Waves: Below average Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 11:21
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Bad
Biking
03:33:12 | 56 miles | 15.76 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/119
Overall: 0/2266
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Lots of hills, more than I am use to but it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. The highway was a very nice break but some very hard ones at the end when legs were too tired. Had to walk up twice.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 80
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 07:29
Overall: Below average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
03:24:45 | 13.1 miles | 15m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/119
Overall: 0/2266
Performance: Bad
Course: some hills but lots of trail running and in the shade as well.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Too much
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5