HITS Triathlon Series: Naples - Full Iron Course - Triathlon


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Naples, Florida
United States
HITS Triathlon Series
60F / 16C
Sunny
Total Time = 14h 03m
Overall Rank = 54/90
Age Group = 51
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

This was my first full, and only my second triathlon, so I didn't have much of a routine. I just stood around and looked nervous.
Event warmup:

None
Swim
  • 1h 23m 4s
  • 4224 yards
  • 01m 58s / 100 yards
Comments:

This was my second open-water swim ever, and I didn't adjust well to the waves. Once I got used to them (actually beyond them, they mostly disappeared after the first bouy), I was able to get into a nice rhythm and just kept chugging along. LOTS of volunteers around to assist and yell encouragement.

I didn't know what I was supposed to do after the swim. So instead of running to the transition area I stood around and drank some coconut water and took off my wetsuit. Probably added several minutes to my time.
What would you do differently?:

Run to the transition and THEN think about getting out of my wetsuit, hydrating, etc... Also, would have started near the front of the crowd instead of at the back.
Transition 1
  • 10m 2s
Comments:

Since I wasn't really "racing" for time, but instead to finish, I wasn't trying to hurry too much. I just wanted to make sure I did everything.
What would you do differently?:

So, I took my chip off when I removed my wetsuit, and then left it in the transition area. Fortunately I noticed 5 miles into my ride, and the race officials were kind enough to let my wife get it and bring it to me.
Bike
  • 6h 01m 1s
  • 112 miles
  • 18.61 mile/hr
Comments:

Loved the bike ride, the roads were great and while there was a lot of wind riding out, it was at my back on the return. On the way back we had to ride into a new development which has a big brick pavers entry. That entry was awful, and it caused at least one biker to wreck. Another biker got hit by a car that was coming out of a shopping center, but both riders were ok as far as I know. The local police did a great job managing intersections, and aid stations were a good distance apart.
What would you do differently?:

Remembered my chip! I also would have started stronger, I didn't really start working hard until about 35 miles in.
Transition 2
  • 35m 42s
Comments:

Broke my sunglasses getting my helmet and riding shirt off (I was wearing two shirts in the ride because it was cold when I started). I spent too long fiddling with them and getting them back in shape, not thinking about how it was going to be dark soon anyway and I wouldn't need them. I also forgot my bib, and had to return to get it after I was about a half mile into the run. That added considerable time to the transition.
What would you do differently?:

Been more organized and deliberate in my approach to changing (I was a little tired). Remembered my bib!
Run
  • 5h 53m 36s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 13m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

I hadn't run that far in 10 years, so I took it easy. Turns out my training was great, as I never felt like I was hitting a wall and I had plenty of energy left at the end.
What would you do differently?:

I should have remembered my bib, and I should have run a little harder. I'm not a fast runner to begin with, but I could have maintained a 12.5 pace.
Post race
Warm down:

didn't do one really

What limited your ability to perform faster:

This was my first full, and I just wanted to finish. So I approached everything at about 75% effort. I worked harder in the second half of the swim and bike, but never really went all out for time.

Event comments:

I really had a great time, and would recommend this for anyone looking to do their first full.




Last updated: 2015-01-14 12:00 AM
Swimming
01:23:04 | 4224 yards | 01m 58s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/90
Performance: Good
Heart rate was good.
Suit: full wetsuit
Course: two loops around bouys
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 60F / 16C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 10:02
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
06:01:01 | 112 miles | 18.61 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/90
Performance: Good
HR stayed in the 130s
Wind: Headwind
Course: Out and back
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 80
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 35:42
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
05:53:36 | 26.2 miles | 13m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/90
Performance: Average
Stayed in the 130s
Course: Flat sidewalk
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4