I competed in the Hilton Head Sprint Triathlon over the weekend in South Carolina. It was a great event- beautiful ocean swim and beach run! I placed second overall for women, first in my age group. Afterwards, I answered many questions from the local triathletes about our races in Ohio. They couldn’t believe the number of triathlon teams and number of races we have. Most everyone I met race alone and had only been able to find 3 races since March. Guess we are lucky up here in the north after all 🙂 Megan
BRENDA………9K RUN CLEVELAND ZOO
CLEVELAND ZOO, TIME 49MINS 5TH OVERALL FEMALE
Ran the race for Maggie’s place 9k at the zoo sat. Great race, and a great cause. Proceeds go to a shelter for homeless pregnant women and moms. 49 min even. 5th place overall female. Hilly as heck!
AKRON MARATHON RACE REVIEW ……KEN
Akron Marathon 9-28-2013
Weather wise, a perfect day, 55 degrees at the start- no wind and a clear sky
First 4 miles were a little crowded, but not bad, felt good, and had to keep watching my pace, was feeling good, and had to really hold back.
At 11 mile mark, things really thinned out, when all the ½ marathon people took the turnoff. There is a massive mile plus downhill, and I tried to let it fly, but was hard after 10 miles on my legs, and knowing I had not even hit the ½ way mark. I held a 7:15 pace (my goal pace) all the way to mile 16, but that’s when you hit the sand run parkway, which is a 4 mile section of up and down hills, with a huge straight up hill at the end. Those hills dropped me to a 7:25 pace, but the toll it took on my legs was huge. The 7.27 pace group started to pass me, and I tried everything to hang with them. I did not know it at the time, but was within 30 seconds of 2nd place till mile 22, then lost 4 minutes to him. I think He was in that group
I was doing well drinking, and took in 2 jells on schedule feeling ok, but at mile 24 had dropped to a 730 pace,1/2 the 727 group had slowly pulled away, the other ½ dropped behind me . The last 2 miles are downhill, and there was not dropping my time down like I had anticipated, my legs would just not let me get into a long stride (they kept wanting to do the Ali shuffle- short little strides).
I finished in 3:18, 3rd in my class, 96 overall (out of 1664),a cool finish with a huge crowd in the Aero’s stadium,
Not sure any more marathon are on my 2 do list, I miss the multi-sport racing
Ken
AKRON MARATHON, HALF AND RELAY RESULTS
MARATHON……KEN, 3RD AGE GROUP TIME OF 3:18
BRENDA…..4:29
HALF……………STEVE….1:53
RELAY ………….MEGAN 2ND LEG….. HER TEAM FINISHED 5TH OVERALL, TIME 3:17
ERIE MARATHON SEPT 15TH
PAUL L……..
Rough race for me in Erie. On pace thru first half at sub 1:35 but never got in comfortable pace with heart rate jumping up early. Started to have issues at 16-20 mi and finished in 3:26, 1 min off BQ cut. As far as race goes, scenic and flat 2 loop marathon on Presque Isle. Had about 3,000 runners between full and half. Abundant fluid stops every mile, but low key, monotonous type race with little to no fanfare making it a bigger challenge. Often wondered about flat courses but now believe some rolling hills are better for me. Looking at possibly ending fall with another marathon before letting go of the 18 wks of Daniels marathon training and going into winter mode. Some cross training with swimming and cycling over the next 1-2 weeks will help me make the decision.
RAY F. …….
4TH AGE GROUP, TIME OF 3:10:29
PORTAGE LAKES TRI SEPT. 19TH
SPRINT DISTANCE
JASON……..2ND AGE GROUP 127:09
HENRY…3RD AGE GROUP 135:37
OLYMPIC DISTANCE
SCOTT…… ….FIRST OUT OF WATER WITH A GREAT SWIM, BUT WRONG TURN ON BIKE COURSE ENDED AS A DNF
MEGAN……2ND OVERALL FEMALE 1ST AGE GROUP TIME 2:39:47
ALEX ……2ND AGE GROUP 2:29:13
MIKE……12TH AGE GROUP 2:58:06
RESULTS FOR AUG. 25TH – SEPT.8TH
ANGELICA……..FOX 8, FOXTROT 5K……2ND AGE GROUP TIME 24:33
KEN……..
North Coast Challenge, Westlake Ohio 8-30-2013
5 Mile race, with a lot of competition! Just over 300 runners, but they pay large cash prices for overall winners (including Masters), and cash bounty for anyone who breaks course record (Male/ Female and Masters). A very well organized race and a deep field
Top 3 runners were under 25 minutes (4.40 minute mile average), the top Masters runner came in at 28.05 (5.37 mile), which under the conditions (over 70 degrees and very humid) was solid.
I had a good race, 32.17 for 30th overall, and 2nd in my age group.
ALEX……..70.3 GREATER BUCKEYE HALF
I did the 70.3. sunday and I think I had a great race. I improved my PR by 5 minutes which is awesome. Did it in 5h3min 42secs. I had a great swim just under 35mins, then the hilly bike ride in 2h38mins and the run in 1h45. It was soo hot!! we only started at 8.30am. But hey that is a half ironman. You never know what the weather will be like. Overall a great race. I was 11th overall and 3rd in my age group although the winner was in my AG. Winning time was 4h38 or something in that area.
RAY……ALLIANCE CASTLE RUN 10K
Alliance Castle Run 10K – 41:32, 15th overall (227 finishers total), 1st age group. Monday morning’s high humidity and temperature added difficulty to an already challenging course. I was really proud to see my wife (Peggy) get 3rd in her age group (55:02), and my daughter (Brigitte) get 1st in her age group (44:21). It was a good day for the Fryan’s!
JIM……..RIVERBLUFF TRI NASHVILLE
I did the Riverbluff tri in Nashville – Unfortunately I blew up on the bike leg (pushed a little too hard on a very hot day) and ended up DNF- I would recommend this tri for anyone looking for a late season race – Very well run and the venue is beautiful – The swim is in the Cumberland river – very light current – almost not noticeable – the bike is a pretty tough rolling course in the hills that run alone the banks – part is in an “old wood” forest – probably great in the fall when the colors change – the run (they tell me) is flat and in the same forest – kinda like a tow-path surface – The have a sprint, oly and half distances – about 700 participants – fully 1/3 of which were doing the half – turns out the half is a trainer for a lot of people doing IM Florida in November
HENRY……..REV 3 1/2 IRONMAN CEDAR POINT………. 6TH AGE GROUP TIME 6;25. swim moved to bay because of waves in Lake Erie, it was longer 1.35 for 1/2 but no waves! Long transition for T-1 since we had a .6 mile run back to bike. We battled the winds on the bike course which made for longer bike times. The run was protected in the city from the winds and only had to battle a headwind for the last mile back to the finish. Overall good race, great venue and with the bay option there will always be a smooth swim!
BRENDA……FULL IRONMAN CEDAR POINT………8TH AGE GROUP TIME 14:53
RESULTS FOR AUG. 25TH – SEPT.8TH
ANGELICA……..FOX 8, FOXTROT 5K……2ND AGE GROUP TIME 24:33
KEN……..
North Coast Challenge, Westlake Ohio 8-30-2013
5 Mile race, with a lot of competition! Just over 300 runners, but they pay large cash prices for overall winners (including Masters), and cash bounty for anyone who breaks course record (Male/ Female and Masters). A very well organized race and a deep field
Top 3 runners were under 25 minutes (4.40 minute mile average), the top Masters runner came in at 28.05 (5.37 mile), which under the conditions (over 70 degrees and very humid) was solid.
I had a good race, 32.17 for 30th overall, and 2nd in my age group.
ALEX……..70.3 GREATER BUCKEYE HALF
I did the 70.3. sunday and I think I had a great race. I improved my PR by 5 minutes which is awesome. Did it in 5h3min 42secs. I had a great swim just under 35mins, then the hilly bike ride in 2h38mins and the run in 1h45. It was soo hot!! we only started at 8.30am. But hey that is a half ironman. You never know what the weather will be like. Overall a great race. I was 11th overall and 3rd in my age group although the winner was in my AG. Winning time was 4h38 or something in that area.
RAY……ALLIANCE CASTLE RUN 10K
Alliance Castle Run 10K – 41:32, 15th overall (227 finishers total), 1st age group. Monday morning’s high humidity and temperature added difficulty to an already challenging course. I was really proud to see my wife (Peggy) get 3rd in her age group (55:02), and my daughter (Brigitte) get 1st in her age group (44:21). It was a good day for the Fryan’s!
JIM……..RIVERBLUFF TRI NASHVILLE
I did the Riverbluff tri in Nashville – Unfortunately I blew up on the bike leg (pushed a little too hard on a very hot day) and ended up DNF- I would recommend this tri for anyone looking for a late season race – Very well run and the venue is beautiful – The swim is in the Cumberland river – very light current – almost not noticeable – the bike is a pretty tough rolling course in the hills that run alone the banks – part is in an “old wood” forest – probably great in the fall when the colors change – the run (they tell me) is flat and in the same forest – kinda like a tow-path surface – The have a sprint, oly and half distances – about 700 participants – fully 1/3 of which were doing the half – turns out the half is a trainer for a lot of people doing IM Florida in November
HENRY……..REV 3 1/2 IRONMAN CEDAR POINT………. 6TH AGE GROUP TIME 6;25. swim moved to bay because of waves in Lake Erie, it was longer 1.35 for 1/2 but no waves! Long transition for T-1 since we had a .6 mile run back to bike. We battled the winds on the bike course which made for longer bike times. The run was protected in the city from the winds and only had to battle a headwind for the last mile back to the finish. Overall good race, great venue and with the bay option there will always be a smooth swim!
BRENDA……FULL IRONMAN CEDAR POINT………8TH AGE GROUP TIME 14:53
RESULTS FOR AUG. 25TH – SEPT.8TH
ANGELICA……..FOX 8, FOXTROT 5K……2ND AGE GROUP TIME 24:33
KEN……..
North Coast Challenge, Westlake Ohio 8-30-2013
5 Mile race, with a lot of competition! Just over 300 runners, but they pay large cash prices for overall winners (including Masters), and cash bounty for anyone who breaks course record (Male/ Female and Masters). A very well organized race and a deep field
Top 3 runners were under 25 minutes (4.40 minute mile average), the top Masters runner came in at 28.05 (5.37 mile), which under the conditions (over 70 degrees and very humid) was solid.
I had a good race, 32.17 for 30th overall, and 2nd in my age group.
ALEX……..70.3 GREATER BUCKEYE HALF
I did the 70.3. sunday and I think I had a great race. I improved my PR by 5 minutes which is awesome. Did it in 5h3min 42secs. I had a great swim just under 35mins, then the hilly bike ride in 2h38mins and the run in 1h45. It was soo hot!! we only started at 8.30am. But hey that is a half ironman. You never know what the weather will be like. Overall a great race. I was 11th overall and 3rd in my age group although the winner was in my AG. Winning time was 4h38 or something in that area.
RAY……ALLIANCE CASTLE RUN 10K
Alliance Castle Run 10K – 41:32, 15th overall (227 finishers total), 1st age group. Monday morning’s high humidity and temperature added difficulty to an already challenging course. I was really proud to see my wife (Peggy) get 3rd in her age group (55:02), and my daughter (Brigitte) get 1st in her age group (44:21). It was a good day for the Fryan’s!
JIM……..RIVERBLUFF TRI NASHVILLE
I did the Riverbluff tri in Nashville – Unfortunately I blew up on the bike leg (pushed a little too hard on a very hot day) and ended up DNF- I would recommend this tri for anyone looking for a late season race – Very well run and the venue is beautiful – The swim is in the Cumberland river – very light current – almost not noticeable – the bike is a pretty tough rolling course in the hills that run alone the banks – part is in an “old wood” forest – probably great in the fall when the colors change – the run (they tell me) is flat and in the same forest – kinda like a tow-path surface – The have a sprint, oly and half distances – about 700 participants – fully 1/3 of which were doing the half – turns out the half is a trainer for a lot of people doing IM Florida in November
HENRY……..REV 3 1/2 IRONMAN CEDAR POINT………. 6TH AGE GROUP TIME 6;25. swim moved to bay because of waves in Lake Erie, it was longer 1.35 for 1/2 but no waves! Long transition for T-1 since we had a .6 mile run back to bike. We battled the winds on the bike course which made for longer bike times. The run was protected in the city from the winds and only had to battle a headwind for the last mile back to the finish. Overall good race, great venue and with the bay option there will always be a smooth swim!
BRENDA……FULL IRONMAN CEDAR POINT………8TH AGE GROUP TIME 14:53
IRONMAN LOUISVILLE
MARK GORRIS…… TIME 10:31 8TH AGE GROUP OUT OF 300! 130TH OVERALL
CHRIS SCHMAUDER….70TH AGE GROUP 658 OVERALL….( SEE FOLLOWING RACE REVIEW)
Louisville Ironman!
Got into Louisville on Thursday and went for an easy run. Found out that 90 degree heat is pretty oppressive but still felt good. Friday I started with an easy 20 ride and was feeling confident and fast. I got in touch with Mark about meeting up for the pre race swim on Saturday and found out we were staying in the same hotel. Apparently that was the hotel for Clevelanders with many of us staying there. Saturday swim came and forgot my goggles, luckily one of those nice Clevelanders could spare an extra. Mark and I went out for an easy 15 min swim then talked about race strategy.
Race day.
Got to transition early, got stuff set up and left for the swim start. Apparently I showed up late to the start line and fclt like I had to walk a half mile to my place in line. 6:50, pro cannon goes off, 7:00 amateur cannon and the line starts moving. Right around 7:30 in tell Beth and my mom I’ll see them later and jog down to the docks and jump in, thus starting my day. I felt strong in the swim but being in the back of the line hurt since I had to swim over a lot of people. I follow Mark’s and my plan to get out from shore a little to catch more current after the turn. 67 min later I run out of the water and grab my bag. Decent time considering no wetsuit and getting slowed by other swimmers. I put on my bike gear outside of the tent since it was packed. I run through transition, grab the bike and go. While starting the ride I kept thinking about what Mark said, spin on the hills and stay relaxed on the rest of the course. I stick to this plan and stay within myself and still fly by many riders. We start hitting the more major hills and I spin easy like Mark said. Sure enough, loads of energy saved and watched many other rides fall apart after the hill while I went flying down the road. Sticking to my plan of drinking about 2 bottles of fluid per hour I feel great. Little did I know the tri gods had a challenge up their sleeve for me. Mile 75, drop a chain going up a small hill and bend the chain. I begin to panic a bit because I have been feeling great on the bike. I try getting the chain back on and fixed. I begin to ride a bit and drop the chain again. This time the chain and bike fights back. The bike slips and I cut my leg and hand on my crank. Still panicking a bit I get the chain back on and ride. Every pedal stroke the chain slips a bit. Fortunately the tri gods had enough fun with me and a tech guy was only another half mile down the road. Just when I thought it would be a long last 40 miles back I had some relief. Tech support replaced the chain and I was back on the road. What felt like an hour was about 10-15 min. I could tell I was panicking to make up time as I saw my heart rate climb. Fortunately I relaxed about 10 miles down the road and got settled in. Finished the bike in just under 6 hours but knew it would have been better if not for an unfortunate mechanical. Thanks, to Marks race strategy talk and staying calm I get off the bike feeling awesome and very fresh. I toss on my run shoes and get on my way. I didn’t think my legs could feel that good after that ride but I started running awesome. All I can think is how good this run will be. Then the heat caught up with me at mile 3. Shortly after seeing Lisa on course I had to begin walking. The heat started giving me a headache and sickness to my stomach. I thought I could keep running but if did I may get so sick I couldn’t finish so the walk, jog started. I attempted to do everything I could to keep cool with sponges, water, ice, you name it, but with little help. Finally I start to cool off a bit shortly before the turn and I begin running well again. I make the turn running well and see my support crew there cheering me on. I kept running for a bit more before the stomach issues came back so the walk and jog continued. Finally, I see the 25 mile mark and tell myself to try and run this last mile no matter what. Despite a bunch of pain, sickness, and a slight hamstring twitch I make it to the finish area where the crowds were awesome. I can feel the energy and almost go into a full sprint and run over the line knowing I made it through a tough day with a time of 12:15:30.
The days not over.
Tired from the run I grab my finisher swag and sit down. This is when it hits, nausea and shakes, the day has taken its toll. I am taken to the med tent where I was given a bag of fluids which was apparently just what I needed, of course they screwed up the first IV and had to place a second. It jus so happened the nice lady who helped my with goggles on Saturday was on the cot next to me. The day and heat were taking its toll on everyone.
Reflection.
While not happy with my time I still crossed the line. The race is meant to push you to the limits and it did just that. Knowing I have much more, thanks to all the winter bike and run training with Mark, makes me want to get back out there rock the next one.
588 male
658 OV
70 AG
Thanks all,
Chris