5430 Long Course Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Under 2:00 is not too bad for me. My watch said 38:30 when I exited the water. I walked up the incline rather than running which accounted for the extra time. Sighting is still an issue. Kept driftng to the right.

Open water swim pratice. The only time I swim open water is when I am racing. I know I can improve.

Good T1 time for me.

Nothing.

My goal was to stay within myself (Zone 2) for most of the ride. I ate a little over 600 calories and took some endurolytes. I drank mostly water but did grab a gatorade at one station. It was overcast for most of the ride. I cheered on everyone I passed and most of those that passed me. I enjoyed the ride and felt good at the start of the run.

Train more hills. Lots of people I was trading positions with thru out the ride seemed to pass me on the hills then I would pass them on flats.

No issues. OK Time.

Nothing.

I have struggled at this course for the last two years. My primary goal was to keep running and not walk. The first few miles went well but I knew by mile 5 I needed slow the pace. I reverted to my long run pacing which really help me focus on moving forward. I was withing 10 minutes off my stand alone 1/2 Mary time. So I am good with the effor. I tried to cheer everyone on that passed me and encouraged those who were struggling. At the end of the race several people came up and thanked me. It was the coolest thing.

More intense run training at a goal pace leading up to the race.

Got a bottle of water and headed to the reservior. I stood in the waist deep water for about 10 minutes which really help to cool me down. Got some food then hung out in the beer tent for awhile.


Injury in my 2 build period prevented high intensity work.
Open water swim practice.
More Bike strength.


This is a great race. Well organized and a perfect location. IronMan bought them out and I am sure they will change a few things. Next year I am going sub 5:30.