Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Overall pretty happy with the swim, especially considering the conditions. I was hoping for a 45 minute swim, so 46 ain't bad.

Swim faster, still in "learning how to swim" mode. So I have not worked on increasing speed, but rather nice smooth stroke.

rubber band snapped during run out, so shoes started hitting the ground. Was pretty pleased with run through to bike area and how fast I was able to get out of my wetsuit.

Stronger rubber band.

Enjoyed the bike, pushed it but felt comfortable. I definetly need to get refit for my bike. Feels like I cannot get down low enough, and the wind punished me for that.

Drink a little less coming off the bike, and get some solid's incorporated into my nutrition.

Had to pee really, really bad. This left all reason out the window. So after dropping bike off, I grabbed my running shoes and socks and ran to the port a potty. Once I was done with my business I sat down to put my socks on and got little sand burrs all over them. So I had to pick them out. Once I finally got my shoes on, I realized I had forgotten to take off my helmet. So had to run back to my rack area and leave helmet. Felt lost and confused throughout.

Not sure, although I see why people use buckets, or little stools in transition. Not only would the pre race be more comfortable, but putting on socks and shoes would be much easier.

Really bad run. Honestly I do not think I overcooked the bike, although that may have contributed. I think it is more of a lack of mental preparedness, then physical.

I was hot, so drank way too much. Watched a lot of those around me walking and that got to me.

Run the whole thing (or more of it anyway). More Transition runs to get used to the fatigue from the bike. Sponges in the shirt/collar. Drink less. I was hydrated, just hot.

Walked around, got snappy at my wife (thank you for putting up with me). Looked for a chair, finally found a bench. Waited for Jay to come in and got a massage.


Heat on the run and not understanding how to deal with it. Nerves on the swim. Little rookie mistakes here and there.


Was a great place to do my first HIM. If I had known that the post race celebration was going to end at 4, I would have gotten there sooner. Nothing like Abita to rehydrate.