Florida Challenge Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Clermont, Florida
United States
Sommer Sports
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 5h 21m 26s
Overall Rank = 25/325
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 7/40
Pre-race routine:

4:15 Am: PBJ sandwich...got my bag ready and drove to race. Transition opened at 6 AM...weather was horrible, raining pretty hard. Actually put my wetsuit on 1 hr before my wave started to warm-up. 30' prior to race I ate a gel and drank a cup of water. Let it settle and watched the IM start. THen got in the water to loosen up a little (actually very little) bit.
Swim
  • 33m 43s
  • 2112 yards
  • 01m 36s / 100 yards
Comments:

Still sight poorly...I discover that I track pretty hard to the right, probably from only sighting that way when I race. I used the swim as a warm-up for my bike. Never did I push the pace.
What would you do differently?:

Even out my breathing, steer straight!
Transition 1
  • 03m 39s
Comments:

Just took my time. I wasn't in a hurry here. In retrospect, I could have moved up a couple spots if I transitioned faster, but for my 1st half I didn't want to start the bike or the run with too high of a HR
What would you do differently?:

Move a bit faster
Bike
  • 2h 53m 31s
  • 58.65 miles
  • 20.28 mile/hr
Comments:

Started out easy to get my self together by mile 10 I was ready to put some time down. Climbed well, descended well. At mile 48, on Cherry Lake Rd, I spun out and got my HR down...stopped the electrolytes and carolies and sipped on water. Felt good coming into T2.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 03m 11s
Comments:

Just took my time...spent a little time with officials to get a new transponder
What would you do differently?:

My my butt
Run
  • 1h 47m 30s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 13s  min/mile
Comments:

Just started out in the first 5 K getting my legs right...next 10 k was keeping pace up and cadence high...last 5 k was giving all the rest of my gas...last .2 miles was the hardest thing I have ever done to my body
What would you do differently?:

More run training...sub 8's is my goal
Post race
Event comments:

See you next year!




Last updated: 2007-05-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:33:43 | 2112 yards | 01m 36s / 100yards
Age Group: 8/40
Overall: 25/325
Performance: Average
Suit: farmer john suit
Course: triangular course. 1 lap
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 77F / 25C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 03:39
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
02:53:31 | 58.65 miles | 20.28 mile/hr
Age Group: 11/40
Overall: 35/325
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Rural course with rolling hills and several short, steep climbs
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 03:11
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
01:47:30 | 13.1 miles | 08m 13s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/40
Overall: 28/325
Performance: Good
Course: out n back x 6 mile then 1 loop around Lake Minneola
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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