Ironman 70.3 Pucon 2013: Results Analysis

The first Ironman of 2013, Ironman 70.3 Pucon, saw 830 triathletes complete the race in an average finish time of 5 hours, 59 minutes. The Pucon course has been faster in the past; the 2009 race averaged 5 hours, 31 minutes. If the race was tougher in 2013, Pucon's results still put it at almost the exact average time it takes to finish the typical half ironman: 6 hours.

Our results analysis below compares Pucon finishers by time, by split, by age group and vs. 2009 results. For more, see RunTri's Toughest Half Ironman Races, and our comprehensive archive of race results analysis and stats. For everything else, see our site map/index.








New Year's Resolution Trends: Compete in a Triathlon

Ambitious resolutions are made every new year's day. For many, that resolution is to compete in and finish a triathlon in 2013 as shown in these google search trends charts. If you're planning on racing a triathlon this year, see our links to essential resources below.

Trends

The trend toward searches about triathlon more than doubled in the last 30 days, peaking on New Year's. Among the top 10 search terms include ironman or half ironman distance.


Resources

Boston Marathon 2009: Kara Goucher and Ryan Hall Photos

We shot professional photos at the start and finish of 2009's Boston Marathon. The field of elite runners included Kara Goucher and Ryan Hall from the US, shown here warming up before the race, at the start, and at the finish. The Women's Race started before the men's race. It wasn't exactly warm race weather; both Ryan and Goucher wore gloves and arm warmers to start; Goucher's arm warmers remained in place as she headed toward the finish line on Boylston Street to finish in third place. For more, see www.RaceBoston.com.

Women's Pre-Race and Start








 Men's Pre-Race and Start











Women's Finish on Boylston Street






Men's Finish on Boylston Street



For more, see www.RaceBoston.com

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