Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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New Orleans, Louisiana
United States
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Total Time = 5h 54m 55s
Overall Rank = 800/2322
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 30/110
Swim
  • 45m 10s
  • 2000 yards
  • 02m 16s / 100 yards
Transition 1
  • 02m 25s
Bike
  • 2h 56m 10s
  • 56 miles
  • 19.07 mile/hr
Transition 2
  • 04m 43s
Run
  • 2h 06m 27s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 39s  min/mile
Post race
Event comments:

I have completed 2 full Iron distance, several ½ distance (one of them an inaugural event). I would rate the race course itself as a 6 to 7 overall. The swim was point to point with some confusing wave starts but not horrible. A very long wait for the second half of the waves ain’t a lot of fun but not a big deal. The final turn into the exit was staffed Wet suit strippers for a ½ was a first for me but very appreciated. A carpeted path to the coral was also a nice touch. T-1 had water canisters at the exit but no cups or volunteers, just sort of a cluster around the water cooler –again no big deal just something. The bike course was great – tons of safety people. I have never felt in danger at any US course I have raced but this was almost as secure as a military base. This was a great job by those who put the bike course together and to those who made it safe. T-2 was quick and I needed to make a quick pit stop and it was a tough stop – the pit was full and I thank the stats I was a stander for this stop because the pit was topped off (very nasty). The run course was hot and yes there was very few “cold” water stops but I never experienced a lack of fluids at any of the stops. The finish line was still going strong for my pass thru (I am a middle of the pack finisher). The volunteers were there for wobbly finishers, but unfortunately had little more to offer than encouragement or a quick assist out of the area. I briefly looked around for a med tent (a good place to cop some quick ice in a bag), must have missed it.
T-3 was nice and the beer was good.
Suggestions for next year (I will be there) is to have way too many pot-a-potties, family area (with even more port-a-potties) at the bike corral area with refreshments and maybe something for the kids, keep the course the same but maybe increasing the number of starters in each wave.





Last updated: 2009-01-19 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:45:10 | 2000 yards | 02m 16s / 100yards
Age Group: 67/110
Overall: 1586/2322
Performance:
Suit:
Course:
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Remainder:
Breathing: Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 02:25
Performance:
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
02:56:10 | 56 miles | 19.07 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/110
Overall: 0/2322
Performance:
Wind: Cross-winds with gusts
Course:
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 04:43
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
02:06:27 | 13.1 miles | 09m 39s  min/mile
Age Group: 30/110
Overall: 796/2322
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
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Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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Evaluation
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Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
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