Ironman Lake Placid - TriathlonFull Ironman

Slow but good swim for me. first 300 yards were peaceful then people everywhere with the anticipated punching and kicking from everyone. opened up a little between buoys, but got congested at buoys and at 500 yds when someone needed a boat. got to the cable on the return of second loop, but lots of people swam over me sideways while they were trying to find the cable.

Train harder/faster. This swim was actually better than I expected given my current swim abilities. I left the water feeling ready for the day, not drained.

Used peelers, they were great. Jogged to the oval, lots of people walking.
Got my own bag and had no volunteers to help me in transition.
Inside of tent was a zoo and very hot/humid. found a chair on an aisle near far end of tent. Took my time and made sure I checked all items off my list, read Krissie's note and off I went. Quick stop at urinal in tent. Got sunscreen from volunteer outside of tent. bike was waiting for me at the end of my rack...very cool. Turned garmin on and headed for bike out.

Probably could move faster, but was intent on making sure I did everything I needed to. Push start on computer when I mount

pushed power a little too hard on first lap trying to get around cyclists who were blocking very badly. descent was fun with course closed to traffic. had stomach issues (bloating) from the start. took in too much lake water in swim. had trouble getting liquid and food down for middle of race, but was able to finally get all infinit down before getting off the bike. took in water on course. got all gels, waffles and salt pills in except for one waffle. left knee pain started about mile 70-80. Lower back and neck got very uncomfortable on the second trip up from Wilmington.
Saw tons of family and friends on the course. Caught Krissie just after the first ausable out and back. trip up bears was incredible with fans and cheering.

pace better. overall really happy with result though would have been nice to keep power where I wanted...that probably would have put me at 18mph. Also needed 2 trips to the port-o-let on the bike and stop at 1 water station to fill infinit.

got to T2 and saw Luke right away. Saw Alex on the way to get my bag, tripped and almost impaled myself on the bag racks. Again checked my list, read Krissie's note and took off.

hurry up, but again very happy with result

first 2 miles felt bad. stopped at port-o-let at mile 1 aid station. took inhaler. perform tastes like baby puke and sour milk, switched to coke and water and was pleased with the results. (best advise was Coke(angie) and Ice everywhere (yes in the shorts too)(from Jill)
running pace around 8:45 and walked all of the aid stations until mile 19 when I saw an outside chance to get under 12 hours. Tried like hell but climb into town by ski jumps on second lap took it out of me. Proud to not walk anywhere but aid stations...passed lots of people walking hills. needed another port-o-let stop on Mirror lake drive last lap, but was already over 12 hours so didn't care. Ice and Coke were great and we got very lucky with some clouds coming out on the run course (river road section mostly. Krissie caught me very quickly and put down a great run time.

start off stronger. I took it easy for a while expecting the wheels to come off, but they never did. I could start out at a more comfortable pace and trust the training. Maybe less walking at the aid stations.

Crossed finish line where Krissie was waiting with medal. Alison and Rebekah caught me with Mark helping out too. Then Krissie resumed vomiting and so there was no warm down or chance to see my family (who I did pass at the end of the chute and got a huge boost.


not training faster. again, met all of my goals and then some for my first. I got to the line healthy, had fun the entire day, and never hit the wall.


A very special day for me. Completing it with (ok after) my wife along with seeing so many family and friends along the course was amazing. Not sure if any race can ever top this. To many family and friends to name, but they all kept my spirits up for the whole race.