My 2011 racing season officially came to an end yesterday, with the Shoreman half iron distance triathlon. Thanks to Hurricane Irene, this half distance race was actually a 72.05, as the bike course had to be re-routed, resulting in a bonus 1.75 miles. Shoreman featured a triathlon and an aquabike, with 216 entering the water for the triathlon and 39 for the aquabike. The race started in Port Republic, NJ, which is only 10 minutes from my house. In fact, this race is smack dab in the middle of my regular training grounds. I’ve swum in the brackish water countless …