Jenn on the Run: 70.3 triathlon

Monday, May 26, 2014

2014 Feb07 - IM Geelong 70.3 triathlon

Took my ages to get this blog up.

Mainly because it was a disappointing event for me.

We stayed at the Parkside Motel, which was about 3.5km away from the starting area.

Comes with a pool that we didn't touch.

The bed was spacious with a hanging TV.

But somewhat cramp with 2 big luggage & 2 bikes.

I wasn't able to go for a massage on time before leaving Adelaide.

So I found a masseur at the South Geelong Skin & Body Care.

He was goooodd....I was soo relaxed once it was done.

Poor KS sat at the reception waited for me (wasn't that comfortable).

Why is it that 70.3 event expo is usually so small?

KS insisted that I took photos of clean shaved legs.

Finishing arch (that I did not get to cross =(

Our race pack.

2nd time met, idol Craig Alexander

Pros bike check-in. All that disc wheel.

My bike check-in.

OMG! My Adomo saddle is around 5years old o_0

Eastern Beach Reserve

There is actually a swimming enclosure but we swam outside of it.

Cloudy skies of Geelong.

Transition area

Swim map

Bike map

Run map

Ok this was what happened

Swim

Really really rough waters. Couldn't even see the buoy that we were suppose to swim too.

Why do i keep forgetting to take my motion sickness tablets!!?

Time : 45:34mins *sigh*

Bike

2 loops. 1st loop out there were alot of people. Pacing myself out there.

Lots of turnings. Hated the start as there was an incline up towards the highway.

Got to the 2nd loop, it was quieter. So I was able to just put my head down & spin it out.

On the way back, the wind picked up so badly, there was no way I could go aero.

I could barely moved. I prayed so hard because I don't see anyone in front of me not behind me.

Nearly got side-swept a couple of times by the wind. It felt like i was riding sideways to prevent myself from falling.

Time : 4hr 12mins *double sigh*

Run

Did not happen as I had passed the cut-off time. I was ready to get off my bike and play catch-up on the run. I was directly to the tent to return my timing chip. I wasn't the only one.

I was sore. Not my body. Emotionally. But had to accept my faith. Slowly watched towards the finishing arch. I was sore that the OD's got to cross the arch too.

The arch that I missed.

Waiting for KS to come by.

He was so shocked when he saw me cheering on the side.

The next day, there was no wind and the waters were calm.

I can't say that I want to come back again.

Prefer trying other places before I think of a redemption.

We have a new guest at home.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

2013 06June09 - Ironman Cairns full and 70.3

Bike check-in was on Saturday afternoon.

The advantage on staying just 300m away from the starting line is befitting.

However, walking to the swim start jetty is *ouch ouch* nearly 800m on pebble stones walking path.

The start of the walking path. Give yourself a foot reflexology by walking barefooted.

My feet was numb by the time i reached the jetty.

Deep water start. Really cloudy the day before.

My 2nd Ironman event.

Bike porning is always a must.

It's like window shopping.

Met a pro at the section. KS kept asking me to take photo with her.

Paiseh....i don't quite know her. Not personally, just that i don't read magz or keep updated to know her =p

But these 3....hmmm...niceeee

Seriously.

When I actually do an Ironman distance race, it is not going to be ONLY gels as my lunch.

My bike setup area.

Target next year, Tri bike =p

Run bags

Kinda worrisome on your sunnies. I left mine in the casing.

Doesn't matter if it takes time to take it out.

Bike bag. Rekky the place to make sure i run into the correct aisle.

First time entering changing room.

Don't really like walking on grass when wet.

It sticks to the feet when you wanna wear your shoes.

RACE REPORT

Swim - 1.9km

Sighhh...rookie mistake. I thought since I stay nearby the starting line, I had time to go back to the hotel and use the toilet facilities. However, the bloody jetty was so far away, by the time I got to the starting line, it was already final call. Plus since its a deep swim start, we had to swim out about 50m to the line. No stretching, just jumped in the water and swam. The gun fired before I reached the starting time. Thankfully the sun has not fully rise up yet. So no glare from the sun. KS's Ironman start had the full force of it though. Pretty straight forward route.

Bike - 180km

The 1 sports that is my weakest. I can never seem to sit comfortably. Coach KS had me training on the trainer for 3hrs straight to help me get use to the non-stop movement of my legs. The good news is that it helped. Plus, had my bike's crank arms shorter for me to spin easily. The bike route was scenic with some parts coastal, rolling hills. it did rained a little at the end of the bike route. T1 & T2 at at different locations.

Run - 21km

I might have put too much into the bike because I felt tired when I started my run. This is what happens when I don't train brick session enough for long duration. Running from T2 towards the Esplanade felt long (around 10km worth). I had to alternate walk/run in between. Funny incident was a fellow racer whom I passed suddenly shouted at me "Don't you dare stop!" when I was starting to slow down =p. We kept together until about 500m away when I started sprinting to the finish line.

After I had completed my race, I went back to the room to recover. Then, drive to T2 to pick up both bikes (early flight out the next day).

On the way back, we drive alongside the runners. I actually noticed KS hobbling away.

I stopped my car on the side. Had his glasses with me. Asked a water station assistant to pass it to him. As it was getting dark, wearing sunnies is kind of difficult. Plus it was pouring on & off.

He said he wanted to give up already as he was not feeling well & he hurt. I told him to try to get to the Esplanade first then judge from there. Unfortunately, the Ironman racers had to run 3 loop around the Esplanade (passing the finish area each time).

After much encouragement, KS WALKED 11km worth to complete the race.