365Runners
Welcome to 365Runners! We are here because we all share a running addiction. Whether training for a first marathon, a new PR, a new race distance, or anything else... welcome!

To stop the banner ads, please register and login. Otherwise, please enjoy browsing as a guest.

Join the forum, it's quick and easy

365Runners
Welcome to 365Runners! We are here because we all share a running addiction. Whether training for a first marathon, a new PR, a new race distance, or anything else... welcome!

To stop the banner ads, please register and login. Otherwise, please enjoy browsing as a guest.
365Runners
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

+14
gvey
Dave-O
ChasMcG
Jerry
Jim Lentz
T Miller
Bob
Liz R
Michele "1L" Keane
Peg Coover
Michael Enright
Kenny B.
Schuey
Randy E
18 posters

Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Randy E Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:20 pm

Hi everyone,
I am happy to say I survived another 70.3 in very challenging conditions. Sunday I participated in the Ironman Racine Half Ironman or 70.3. The event went very well.
One of my triathlon goals when I started doing these last year was to always come in the top ten of my age group, (50-54). Before yesterday I had come very close with an 11th place at the Kansas 70.3 last month. Well I am happy to report that I finally broke through and finished 9th at Racine. My overall finish was 205th of over 2000 competitors.

The short version:

Randy Egge

BIB AGE STATE/COUNTRY PROFESSION
669 51 Chicago IL USA Consultant

SWIM: 38:56, ........This included a 250 yard run on the sand to the timing mat. Actual swim 37:00

BIKE: 2:33:52....New PR

RUN: 1:50:48

Total Time: 5:10:08........New PR

Age Group Place: 9th

Overall Place: 205th of over 2000


I wrote a short report on Daily Mile that I will share below. If you want to see more detailed info on the course splits, etc., then click on the links provided. I thought it was interesting that my heart rate averaged about 140 BPM during the whole event.

SWIM

Ironman Racine 70.3 2112 yd 00:39 32:26 pace

A much better swim than IM Kansas 70.3. The actual swimming time was 37 minutes. The additional one + minute includes the 250 yard run from the water through sand to the mat. I am happy with the improvement over the Kansas swim. I stayed to the outside of the group at the start and never got touched. Then I slowly worked my way in towards the buoys as I went along. The water temperature was around 68 degrees and very refreshing. This would be the coolest I'd be during the event and wanted to cherish it. I need to "sight" more. Sighting is when you look up and forward while swimming in case you did not know that. On to the bike.....

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/99915632

BIKE:

Ironman Racine 70.3: 56 mi 02:34, 21.8 mph pace

I've decided to name my bike. The name is: QUEST. My goal on the bike was to average at least 21 mph and come as close to 2:30:00 as possible. I got close. The ride was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed racing this. I did not get passed much at all the whole time and in fact passed so so many other athletes. Many a "Zipp Disc Wheel" pouted as me and Quest steamed bye. Quest worked awesomely and flawlessly. The legs felt great throughout and after the fact I realize I could have pushed harder and I will during Ironman Wisconsin.
My hydration/nutrition worked well also. I drank one bottle of Carbo Pro mixed with Ironman Perform drink. This bottle contained approx 650 calories. I also drank one 24 ounce bottle of Ironman Perform, another 210 calories. The one Power Bar I ate added another 240 calories. I also grabbed a couple 24 ounce water bottles along the way from the pit stops. Lastly I supplemented with 10 Meta Salt, an electrolyte tablet. I did sweat a lot and was happy to have the Meta Salt which was replacing lost sodium and other electrolytes.
All in all I smoked the bike with a new bike PR. The transition to run was no problem as the legs felt great.
To the run.....

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/99915844

RUN:

Ironman Racine 70.3: 13.1 mi 1:51 08:27 pace

Getting off the bike and starting the run I realized this was going to be one hot fricken run. The Sun was out, very little breeze and the temperature was in the mid 90's. It was very intense. As many of you know I do enjoy running in the heat. But, running in the heat after biking a hard 56 miles in the heat brings a cumulative kind of heat exhaustion.
I can't imagine how some of the other runners who hate heat were feeling. Thank God when I run train I run during the hottest times of the day. This helped me immensely. The pacing was a continuous battle between, "lets go faster," to, "can't go to fast you might pass out." Along the run course there were home owners spraying us all down with their hoses. That was awesome. Also, I would stop at every water station and drink a good cup or two and also fill my hat with ice and then put the hat on with the ice in it. It did not take long for the ice to melt and coat my neck and shoulders. I also have never poured more water on myself. Jeez, what a run. The legs felt great the whole way.
When it was all said and done I finally broke into the top ten of my age group, 50-54, with a 9th place. Overall I was 205th of all 2000+ competitors. This was also a new 70.3 PR.
I give a lot of credit to the 8 other guys in my age group who finished before me. Great job under tough conditions. Also congrats to all other competitors for doing your best and having the guts to get it done.

Next up, Ironman Wisconsin, Sept 11.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/99915858

Thanks for reading.



Randy E
Randy E
Poster
Poster

Posts : 177
Points : 4872
Join date : 2011-06-16

http://www.eggefinancial.com

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Schuey Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:31 pm

Randy another successful Tri for you. Congrats on the Bike PR and the overall PR! Also seems like you continue to get stronger at the swim. If I can remember right you are getting some instruction in the swim? If so it seems like it is paying off. Also congrats on cracking the top 10 in your AG. Keep it up and best of luck in Sep..
Schuey
Schuey
Explaining To Spouse
Explaining To Spouse

Posts : 2172
Points : 7783
Join date : 2011-06-15
Age : 52
Location : So Many Roads To Ease My Soul

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Kenny B. Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:50 pm

Half Iron Half man one step closer to Ironman. Great job what a major accomplishment and this just the appetizer. Next up the entree.
Kenny B.
Kenny B.
Explaining To Spouse
Explaining To Spouse

Posts : 2042
Points : 7128
Join date : 2011-06-15
Age : 51
Location : Jersey Shore!

http://www.365Competitors.com

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Michael Enright Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:40 pm

You are amazing in the heat! congrats!
Michael Enright
Michael Enright
Explaining To Spouse
Explaining To Spouse

Posts : 1521
Points : 6820
Join date : 2011-06-16
Age : 67
Location : Portland, CT

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Randy E Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:45 pm

Schuey, Kenny and Michael, thanks for the comments. All that hot weather running and acclimatizing really pays off. It will be interesting to see how things play out in the full IM.
Randy E
Randy E
Poster
Poster

Posts : 177
Points : 4872
Join date : 2011-06-16

http://www.eggefinancial.com

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Schuey Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:03 pm

Randy E wrote:Schuey, Kenny and Michael, thanks for the comments. All that hot weather running and acclimatizing really pays off. It will be interesting to see how things play out in the full IM.

I have the feeling that the way you train and the way you have improved over the Half IM distance you are going to have a great IM. Again best of luck with, look forward to following you blog leading up to Wisconsin.
Schuey
Schuey
Explaining To Spouse
Explaining To Spouse

Posts : 2172
Points : 7783
Join date : 2011-06-15
Age : 52
Location : So Many Roads To Ease My Soul

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Peg Coover Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:07 pm

Very good Randy! I am impressed and proud of you!
Peg Coover
Peg Coover
Regular
Regular

Posts : 669
Points : 5392
Join date : 2011-06-15
Location : Nebraska

http://web.mac.com/cooverp/MrsCoover/Welcome.html

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Michele "1L" Keane Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:11 pm

Wow, Randy - congrats once again on an awesome performance and matching your top 10 Goal - that is incredible!

I must admit that I thought about you when I was running my half yesterday and I kept saying that if you could bike and swim first, I could run the 13.1.
Michele
Michele "1L" Keane
Needs A Life
Needs A Life

Posts : 5030
Points : 14201
Join date : 2011-06-15
Age : 62
Location : Atlanta, GA

http://1lranthere.blogspot.com

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Liz R Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:29 am

Wow! You should specialize in the hot ones!

Liz R
Poster
Poster

Posts : 205
Points : 4876
Join date : 2011-06-16

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Bob Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:52 am

As I made my way north into Wisconsin on Sunday, I came across a bunch of people on the frontage road wearing green shirts. This caught my attention and I realized it had to be your race, as I saw them handing drinks to bikers as they made their way south along the road along I-94. I gave a honk, hoping you might have heard me go by! Wink

Anyway, well done and as I thought about for the next couple hours, what a tough day to do what you did. Nice job, Randy.
Bob
Bob
Lord Bobby
Lord Bobby

Posts : 342
Points : 13983
Join date : 2011-06-15
Location : Illinois

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Randy E Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:34 am

Thanks everyone.
Michele, we could do a 70.3 relay someday. You run, I'll bike, we need a fast swimmer.

Liz, I could always do Ironman Louisville in August. That's guaranteed to be a hot one with many DNF's.

Peg, thanks.

Bob, that was definitely our race and our volunteers in the green shirts. Thank God for them. At times in that race cold water never tasted so good.
Randy E
Randy E
Poster
Poster

Posts : 177
Points : 4872
Join date : 2011-06-16

http://www.eggefinancial.com

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  T Miller Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:43 am

Way to go Randy. I know it was really tough out there but you did a fantastic job. Good luck in your run up to Wisconsin and go out there and kick some ass.
T Miller
T Miller
Regular
Regular

Posts : 782
Points : 5825
Join date : 2011-06-15
Age : 59
Location : Bloomington

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Jim Lentz Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:30 am

Great job on the PR and the great placement, Randy!
Jim Lentz
Jim Lentz
Explaining To Spouse
Explaining To Spouse

Posts : 1171
Points : 6673
Join date : 2011-06-15
Age : 62
Location : Downers Grove

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Jerry Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:29 pm

Randy,

You are an inspiration, again! lol!


I ran twice, just 11 miles last week. This morning, on my way to 12, I told myself to make it a half and made it under 1:50, just for you.

Thanks!

Jerry
Jerry
Jerry
Explaining To Spouse
Explaining To Spouse

Posts : 2712
Points : 1006514
Join date : 2011-06-15
Location : Where I'm Loved

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  ChasMcG Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:31 am

Awesome job in challenging conditions! 9th in your age group is very cool! Nice job!
ChasMcG
ChasMcG
Poster
Poster

Posts : 478
Points : 5167
Join date : 2011-06-17
Age : 47
Location : Colorado

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Dave-O Thu Jul 21, 2011 2:25 pm

I had a college buddy do this race as well, and he's told me how ridiculous the conditions were. Nice work on a really really tough day!
Dave-O
Dave-O
Moderator
Moderator

Posts : 1736
Points : 6776
Join date : 2011-06-14
Age : 42
Location : Chicago

http://www.fleetfeetchicago.com/

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  gvey Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:27 am

Way to go, Randy. I'm in awe. I can't believe in those conditions that a 5:10 didn't get you higher in your age group. I'd have thought that would be close to qualifying for Vegas. Congrats on a great race.
gvey
gvey
Newbie
Newbie

Posts : 14
Points : 4689
Join date : 2011-06-16
Age : 63

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Jim fredericks Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:28 am

That is really awesome. I am impressed and a little bit jealous! I know the weather has not made things any easier around here lately and you really rose up to the challenge.
Jim fredericks
Jim fredericks
Poster
Poster

Posts : 107
Points : 4810
Join date : 2011-06-25
Location : New Berlin, WI

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Chris M Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:53 am

I read this report and Tim Miller's a couple of days ago and I've been thinking about both since. Really impressive to me. Having thought about it, I just don't think there's any way I could complete a half iron. Not only did you do that, you did it FAST and in some really tough weather conditions. You've really turned yourself into a fine triathlete in a relatively short period of time!
Chris M
Chris M
Explaining To Spouse
Explaining To Spouse

Posts : 1061
Points : 6041
Join date : 2011-06-14
Age : 55
Location : Washington, DC

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Randy E Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:30 pm

Thanks everyone for taking the time to read the report and leaving your nice comments. Much appreciated.
Randy E
Randy E
Poster
Poster

Posts : 177
Points : 4872
Join date : 2011-06-16

http://www.eggefinancial.com

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  fostever Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:56 pm

Impressive! I'd think you'd want to stay in the water longer last week. Anyway, nice performance especially finishing in that 90+ heat.
fostever
fostever
Explaining To Spouse
Explaining To Spouse

Posts : 1572
Points : 8773
Join date : 2011-06-16
Age : 65
Location : Chicago

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Alex Kubacki Sun Jul 24, 2011 2:55 pm

Great job with the PR's. Awesome. You're strong heading into Septembers big one.
Alex Kubacki
Alex Kubacki
Explaining To Spouse
Explaining To Spouse

Posts : 1252
Points : 6285
Join date : 2011-06-23

Back to top Go down

Ironman Racine 70.3 Report Empty Re: Ironman Racine 70.3 Report

Post  Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum