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Ironman 70.3 Augusta - Triathlon1/2 Ironman
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Comments: Started at the very front. Swam with the swimmers for a bit. Then found myself in no mans land between the swimming gods and humans. Caught up to the stragglers from the wave in front after about 8 minutes. EVERY SWIM SHOULD BE DOWNSTREAM!!! What would you do differently?: Nothing.  Transition 1
Comments: Great transition. Could have only cut time if I was a faster runner. The run from the swim exit to transition is at least 1/4 mile. This race is a 70.6. What would you do differently?: More swim/run training?  Bike
Comments: This was a full MPH faster than I hoped to go. What would you do differently?: Bike fit & flexibility work to help SI Joint issues. Nothing different in the bike. Took in 1200 calories. A little more would not have been a problem. Transition 2
Comments: Couldn't transition much faster. What would you do differently?: Nothing.  Run
Comments: I had a nice steady, manageable pace going. Unfortunately it was a 10 minute mile instead of a 9 minute mile. What would you do differently?: Lose weight. Hard to run fast when you weigh nearly 200 lbs. Post race
Warm down: Got beer. Got pizza. Found teammates. Headed out to find my wife. Got my bike. Showered. Headed back out to find my wife again. Got a bandaid for her. What limited your ability to perform faster: My weight. I wish that I had been 10lbs lighter and just as strong. Event comments: Overall, a well-supported well-run race in a town that welcomed the racers. They got the food tent right. Finish chute was well done. No real entertainment (dj, band?) at the finish. But the organization of the race was impeccably orchestrated. And a downstream swim! Last updated: 2012-06-11 12:00 AM
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 2012-10-01 1:48 PM |
Champion  6503    NOVA - Ironic for an Endurance Athlete |  Subject: Ironman 70.3 Augusta |
| 2012-10-01 2:01 PM in reply to: #4435348 |
Veteran 217 Fairfax, VA | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Augusta That's a fantastic time Mike! Well done - especially on the bike! |
| 2012-10-01 3:09 PM in reply to: #4435348 |
New user 239 Walterboro | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Augusta Great race. I'm with you on the weight issue. I think if I was about about 180 - 185, it would make a huge diffence. I think that should have the timing mat at the top of the boat ramp and include the long run up to the bike in T1 if for no better reason than I would love to have a very low swim time. The current and wetsuit are great. Congratulations on a great time. |
| 2012-10-01 4:26 PM in reply to: #4435348 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Augusta |
| 2012-10-01 4:28 PM in reply to: #4435348 |
Veteran 225 Decatur GA | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Augusta great job...I'm with you on the weight issue..it's a skinny man's sport  |
| 2012-10-01 5:55 PM in reply to: #4435348 |
New user 322 KY | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Augusta Nice race! I'd love to be able to swim that fast! |
| 2012-10-01 7:16 PM in reply to: #4435348 |
Regular 86 Smyrna (ATL) | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Augusta Nice job. Hear you on the lbs, I am 205 and love getting on the skinnys guys turf and getting humbled...Great job and awesome swim. |
| 2012-10-01 7:34 PM in reply to: #4435348 |
Master 2563 University Park, MD | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Augusta Good job on the HIM time. Sounds like you lost a few pounds in the hours and minutes before the start. Convert that to a longer-term strategy and you'll be flying. |
| 2012-10-02 2:37 PM in reply to: #4435348 |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Augusta Great job Mike! You absolutely crushed the swim! |
| 2012-10-04 12:43 PM in reply to: #4435348 |
Extreme Veteran 959 Greenwood, South Carolina | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Augusta Nice swim time and good race. I agree on the 70.6 statement. |
| 2012-10-05 11:56 AM in reply to: #4435348 |
Master 2500 Crab Cake City | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Augusta Congrats on a great race. Also, really nice swim time! I want to do a downstream race now |
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Woke up really early. Ate bagel & PB. packed up transition stuff. Did #2 4 times.
Peed in the porta-potty. Peed on the grass. Peed in my wetsuit in line for the start.