Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island Race Report
Jul 15th
Here it is: Race Report
Decent enough race. Poor sleep because of traveling up really affected me for a variety of reasons, and I think it led to my downfall.
Few things slowed me down. I probably had an extra .2-.3mi worth of swim because of thinking well people are on both sides I must be going the right direction. I was up at 2am, I ate maybe 1/4 or 1/3 a serving of oatmeal and coffee. I had two bars to eat. I had planned to eat one prerace sitting around, and the 2nd out on the bike. I had to do both before the race started because I got hungry.
On the bike, I did not think I went too hard, and my PT shows that I went good but nothing too too hard. I took in almost nothing on the bike. I tried but could not manage much because it was cool and overcast out. I also tried HARD to pee on the bike for 10min. I think I almost did twice. I will explain in not graphic details later. Really I kept my power under control on the hills. I think had I pushed (perceived effort), I could have ridden to 2:40.
So the run started with severe intestinal cramping from not being able to digest what little I took in on the bike. Got better as I progressed and consumed gatorade on course. 2nd aid station I decided sponges were AWESOME. Grabbed an extra wet/cold one. This was the first time I have worn socks in a triathlon. I also wore my Brooks Launch were are awesome running shoes. However this sponge went right down my front and soaked my shoes and socks. So for 11miles my feet were soaked. THE HILL was not that bad. My intestinal cramping was killing me, but I managed to run nearly the entire run. Walked aid stations later on and half THE HILL on the 2nd loop. I was hoping to be closer to 1:50.
AWESOME VOLUNTEERS. Police had shut down probably half of the state for us. Outside of logistical issues prior to the race, and poor postrace food, it was an awesome time. Race itself is great.
Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island
Jul 11th
I am bib number 1707. I get to drop my daughter off the night before with one of her Grandfathers. Then head home get to sleep early, so that I can wake up around 2am, and drive up to Providence, hitting the road around 3am because of the following:
Race Day Shuttle Schedule
- 4:00 a.m. – Shuttle buses depart downtown Providence
- 5:00 a.m. –buses arrive Roger Wheeler State Beach
- 6:00 a.m. – Race Start
- 8:30 a.m. – Buses with spectators depart Roger Wheeler State Beach
- 9:30 a.m. – Buses arrive in downtown Providence
- 10:00 a.m. – First finisher expected
So what am I racing in? I had been debating between my Brooks ST4 and Brooks Launch. Ended up deciding on the Launch, 9.3oz vs 8.8oz, but the Launch are too comfortable to not use. I have not been able to get in any sockless run, so I will be wearing some socks when I hit the run.
Rocking DeSoto T1 wetsuit (FirstWave Pullover and SpeedTube Pants), and some DeSoto clothes underneath.
Will be fueling up HEAVILY on some 53x11Coffee and going with Gatorade and CarbBOOM! Gatorade because its what I will have on the course here and in Kona.
Still riding my Jamis Trilogy with a new disc cover in the back and a ‘Hed’ 50mm front both wrapped in Michelin ProRace3 service course tires. Going for my 11-23 cassette, with aerodrink bottle and 1 frame-mounted bottle.
Supposedly there might be race day coverage at either:
http://www.ironmanrhodeisland.com/
or
Brooks Launch & Mystic River Valley Triathlon Results
Jun 20th
It has been a long time coming, but I finally need to update. First triathlon of the season went well enough.
Only real issue was with my swim seeding, I was too conservative.
I took 4th in the Mystic River Valley Triathlon for my AG (M25-29), 27th overall if you remove the two people who started in the wrong wave.
Brooks Sports has also been kind of enough to send me a pair of their new shoes the Launch. They are not available for purchase quite yet.
Not sure how I feel about the orange yet. Outside of that, they are awesome. First run was a 12miler, with no discomfort. Followed by a quick 2.5miler before a swim. More runs to come, and a full review as well.
Good results, great shoes, and I now I have Lyme Disease as well. Just diagnosed. Tons of antibiotics to follow. Not sure how this is going to effect my training/racing.
Next race in RI790.3 followed by Timberman and then Kona.
Remaining 2009 Races
May 2nd
Twilight Trail run (Run)
5/29/2009 in Groton , Connecticut
Mystic River Valley Triathlon (Triathlon)
6/7/2009 in Mystic , Connecticut
Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island (Triathlon)
7/12/2009 in Providence , Rhode Island
Timberman – Half Iron (Triathlon)
8/23/2009 in Gilford , New Hampshire
Ford Ironman World Championship (Triathlon)
10/10/2009 in Kona , Hawaii
I may throw another sprint or olympic distance in there as well.
Just Back From a Windy Ride
Apr 22nd
Aaron Davidson back from a windy ride.
Windy out the other day. 4000yard swim this evening in the pool. 90min run tomorrow. Wearing a sweet 53x11Coffee jersey.