Timberman Triathlon Half Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

I felt I did very well with my navigation, which is something that has challenged me in the past. I did notice it was harder for me to stay in a straight line when I was breathing from my left side (pulled right very quickly), so the majority of my swim was breathing to the right. My time was better than the 1.5K swim at Keuka Lake, so I am very pleased with my time.

I need to practice keeping a straight line while breathing to the left. While this did not have an adverse impact on my swim, I'll need to be improve on this for my next race.

The threat of rain meant everything was stored in plastic bags, so it took a bit of time digging stuff out. I kept my bike chain/pedals covered in plastic too, which I think was a good decision.

I wasn't too worried about my transition time, so at this point, I'm OK

The first hour of the bike was overcast and the roads wet. As the day progressed, the sun cam out and the roads dried. Within 15 min. on the bike, I had 2 endorolytes and a gel. I kept on target for a bottle consumed per every 10 miles, and had a gel at just about every aid station. It was fun trying to hit the bullseye with my empty water bottles just before the aid stations! I felt very comfortable during the ride - nothing hurt, no cramps, stayed well hydrated.

I had figured this portion of the race was going to be the poorest for me. My year's training focused on the run and swim and I let the bike portion slip a bit (if I had to choose between a run workout or a bike workout, the bike usually was the one that got cut out or shortened). It showed during this race. My goal was to beat 3:30, but I was hoping to be closer to 3hrs. Not knowing for sure how much gas I would have left for the run, I kept a comfortable pace on the bike. Perhaps I could of pushed a bit more...

I took my gloves off before I came into the transition area to save some time. I had good legs running after I got off the bike. I felt good passing a few people at the dismount! I applied a bunch of sunscreen in T2 since it had gotten hot and sunny.

Apply bodyglide on my nipples before heading out. No bleeding nipples, but they were sore afterwards...

I was able to run the entire distance, with the exception of 1 or 2 hills. I also walked at each aid station, making sure I consumed enough liquids. The best part of the whole run was the 100 yrds leading to the finish. Plus, at the last 1-2 miles, a relay runner came alongside and had me pick up the pace - after a while, she couldn't keep up with me. That really motivated me and I felt strong at the finish!

I was hoping to go a bit faster. I really wanted to do it in 2hrs.

Massage about 1 hour after the race. Walked around a bit to cool down.


No cramps, well hydrated... the thing that limited me to go faster was my training. My goals were to: 1. finish; 2. finish <7hrs; 3. finish ~6:30. I met all my goals, so no complaints.


Highly recommended race. Can't wait to do it next year!