Rev3 Williamsburg ½ iron Race Report
The main reason for signing for this race was to test my
fitness level in preparation Rev 3 Cedar Point in September. On the training
session prior to the race I was feeling good so I have hi hopes for a good time
in the race. I knew a PR will be hard to get because I didn’t had the speed on
the run or on the bike.
Williamsburg
is 2 1/2 hours for the DC area so drove Saturday morning. Got there went packet
pickup and then do a short bike ride and run. This was the 1st year
of the race, it was a point to point race (2 transitions) and I had the feeling
logistically it was going to be a pain so I planned ahead to be extra early on
transition to take the shuttle to the swim area.
Race Morning
I woke up at 4:15 morning with showers and thunderstorms. The
breakfast was a banana with bread and Peanut Butter. I got to transition almost
at 5 drop my running shoes and head really quickly to the shuttle bus. After
that time it was a mess to get there so it was smart on being extra early. I
got there pump the tiers put on bike nutrition and head to the swim area. There
was a delay on the start due to multiple issues as this being a 1st
year event. When the pro started I saw how bad the current was pushing them.
Mentally I prepare to have a long day.
Swim 43:40
This was the longest and most difficult 70.3 swim I have
done. The current was pushing hard and at times you could feel that you were
not moving while you swim. I just keep
swimming and kept my calm until the end. Many of the pros swam really slow So
that kept me going through out the rest of the day
T1 4:40
This had 400 meters long run so I knew the time for
transition would be slow. I got gear up and went ready for what would be a
tougher bike course than expected.
Bike 2:45:34
Coming to the bike I knew that I wasn’t in top form on the
bike. I have been riding decently but I wasn’t in PR shape but again this was
preparation race so I would have to deal with it. The bike started with a nice
tail wind. It was rolling from the beginning. I kept my pace in check. As we go
in land the wind picked up. From mile 23 to 35 there was a mix of headwind and
crosswind that took a good effort out you. I got a little frustrated with it.
This was on the low point of the race.
Around mile 40 the rollers got bigger. I
was mentally ready for it. I was in a good pace until the last 8 miles. The
last 8 miles I felt the bike leg the wind was in my face and it was hillier
than I expected. In the last mile I was so ready to get off the bike to begin
the run. The bike in general was a little bit tougher than I expected. The bike
was really scenic with nice views of lakes historic sites and corn fields.
T2 1:05
The transition had to be clear so I just had my shoes out
there I was prepare to just drop my bike and got my shoes on. I did everything
correct. I was happy with how it went.
Run 1:51:43
By the start of the run you could feel humidity rising. My
plan was too pace my self in the 1st loop. Practice my nutrition in
preparation for IM. The run started through the university campus and then to a
residential area with a really nice hill and then back to transition for
another hill turnaround. It was a challenging course and with hot and humid
weather a little bit tough, in some of the aid stations I walked to get my
nutrition in. I keep and even pace throughout the whole race. I try to hammer
the last 5 miles and was happy with my effort until the last mile where I
struggle. At the end I was happy with my effort.
My final time was 5:26:42
I was happy with my performance I think without the current
on the swim I would had gone 10 minutes faster but the conditions are the same
for everyone and if you decide to compete on that day, you have to deal with
the elements throw at you. I knew I wasn’t in pb condition but this was a for
fitness test in preparation for the Ironman in September.
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