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LanceLegstrong
Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 11:15AM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
So Lance did his first Ironman this morning in Panama and finished 2nd. Proves what a total joke that sport is. He should have no problems winning in Hawaii.
Not really...
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 11:30AM - in reply to LanceLegstrong Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
How does a guy who is arguably one of the best cyclist's ever, doing well in an event that is predominantly cycling, prove the sport is weak? Realistically this is the result you would expect from Lance. Given his background in tri's when he was younger, the only surprising thing is that he is doing this well at this age.
webbonomics
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 11:43AM - in reply to LanceLegstrong Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
It was only a half 'man, much like one nut himself.
LanceLegstrong
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 12:10PM - in reply to webbonomics Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
webbonomics wrote:

It was only a half 'man, much like one nut himself.


Not true. Website says "Ironman 70.3", not "Half Ironman".
I <3 Tacos
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 12:18PM - in reply to LanceLegstrong Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Ummm yeah that's a half ironman. So someone who used to compete in triathlon who is one of the best cyclists in the world and a sub 3 runner places 2nd in a H.I. that wasn't a championship race and that means the sports a joke. You definitely have that logic thing down pat.
Gamblers Anonymous
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 12:26PM - in reply to I <3 Tacos Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Based on the website he was 2:31:49 at bike finish and 3:50:55 at the end. So he split 78:06 for the half marathon (maybe including the transition?)
Sub 4:40
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 12:32PM - in reply to Gamblers Anonymous Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Gamblers Anonymous wrote:

Based on the website he was 2:31:49 at bike finish and 3:50:55 at the end. So he split 78:06 for the half marathon (maybe including the transition?)


That's pretty reasonable. Isn't Lance a 2:46 marathoner?
Lurking....
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 1:14PM - in reply to Sub 4:40 Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Men's Splits

Swim Bike Run Total
1 Docherty, Bevan 0:18:54 2:14:37 1:12:50 3:50:13
2 Armstrong, Lance 0:19:22 2:10:18 1:17:01 3:50:55
3 Cunningham, Richie 0:19:19 2:14:35 1:15:35 3:52:59
4 Henning, Rasmus 0:19:00 2:13:47 1:16:51 3:53:38
5 Guillaume, Romain 0:19:03 2:14:41 1:17:08 3:54:44
6 Thomas, Jesse 0:20:08 2:16:17 1:15:01 3:55:30
7 Lieto, Chris 0:19:38 2:10:08 1:22:38 3:56:21
8 Vasilyev, Ivan 0:18:51 2:20:09 1:15:55 3:58:32
9 Galindez, Oscar 0:20:50 2:09:59 1:25:40 4:00:53
10 Jammaer, Bert 0:19:19 2:19:46 1:18:28 4:01:24
categorically
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 1:22PM - in reply to Lurking.... Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Looks like he was leading coming off of the bike by 3 minutes and got smoked on the run. Since the winner only beat him by about 40 seconds I bet the pass occurred in the last 1-2 miles.
Curious distance runner
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 1:34PM - in reply to categorically Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
He didn't even have the fastest bike split...2 of those guys in the top 10 had faster bike splits then him.
Letsrun Gunner
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 1:42PM - in reply to Curious distance runner Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Being that the bike is his best event he probably knows to take it a bit easy to help his run.
Steve McQueen
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 1:44PM - in reply to Curious distance runner Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Is it just me or do those swim times seem incredibly fast for a 1.2 mile open water swim?
racer xxx
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 1:58PM - in reply to Steve McQueen Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Steve McQueen wrote:

Is it just me or do those swim times seem incredibly fast for a 1.2 mile open water swim?


Based on the bike and swim splits, looks like Chris Lieto and lance cam in together on the bike. Lance was out there alone and when Lieto caught him, he just went with it, getting some experience. I'm guessing he could have blown them away by more on the bike, but he isn't sure what to expect on the run yet. Give him a little time.
Bobby1
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 2:05PM - in reply to LanceLegstrong Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Why do people put down athletes on the LR forum. Does it make you feel like a man?
recovering trigeek
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 2:11PM - in reply to Steve McQueen Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Steve McQueen wrote:

Is it just me or do those swim times seem incredibly fast for a 1.2 mile open water swim?


Yes, they were swimming with the current in the canal.
Gauss
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 2:21PM - in reply to LanceLegstrong Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
LanceLegstrong wrote:

So Lance did his first Ironman this morning in Panama and finished 2nd. Proves what a total joke that sport is. He should have no problems winning in Hawaii.


Good on him, esp for an older guy. Unlike his marathons at few years back, looks like he's taking IM training seriously. This is the kind of result I'd expect from a former elite triathlete, 7x TDF winner who thinks he can win at Hawaii.
Ghost of Old Tom Black
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 3:12PM - in reply to Curious distance runner Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Saw an interview where he said the bike was a lot more tactical than he expected. Remember no drafting. Also commented about saving some legs for the run. He commented, "Bike for show. Run for dough." So he seems to think that you need to be a strong runner to win.
categorically
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 3:46PM - in reply to Ghost of Old Tom Black Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
It seems to me like Lance should be able to go MUCH faster on the bike leg.

In the 2005 Tour de France, Lance's last win, he averaged 25.9 mph for the entire 2200 mile race. In this half ironman he only went 25.3 mph for the 55 mile bike.

Even without drafting or help from teammates he should be able to go faster on a single 2 hour time trial.

Either the swim is taking a lot out of him or he is saving a lot for the run.
TrackCoach
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 3:54PM - in reply to Ghost of Old Tom Black Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
This is a good result by every measure!

Keep in mind that Lance is a long distance cyclist, the IM bike is not a big advantage for Lance. Also, Lance's age puts him past his peak for world class triathlate. I am especially suprised at how well he did in the swim, which is a very technical event.
needed this one
RE: Lance Armstrong takes 2nd in his first Ironman 2/12/2012 3:54PM - in reply to categorically Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
ahahhahahahahaha, that's hilarious! Best thing I've read all day.

categorically wrote:

It seems to me like Lance should be able to go MUCH faster on the bike leg.

In the 2005 Tour de France, Lance's last win, he averaged 25.9 mph for the entire 2200 mile race. In this half ironman he only went 25.3 mph for the 55 mile bike.

Even without drafting or help from teammates he should be able to go faster on a single 2 hour time trial.

Either the swim is taking a lot out of him or he is saving a lot for the run.
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