Ironman Canada - TriathlonFull Ironman

Started close to the front right in the middle. Was boxed in a couple of times and kicked in the head twice but had a personal best in time. Shaved 12:23 off time from 2010! A group of us swam completely around one of the big buoys so that added some time.

Wear tinted goggles. The sun made it difficult to see at times.

Felt good about T1. Shaved 7:14 from 2010. Had no issues. Change tent was crazy busy and didn't get a place to sit down. Probably went faster doing it this way.

Nothing comes to mind.

As practiced, took it easy for the first 60 km before the big climb. Passed a lot of people on Richter's pass. This is where the problem hit me. On the down (right after the aid station where I only took one bottle), I dropped it. Thinking there was an aid station in the near future (WRONG), I kept on going. Nothing to drink until almost Keremeos hurt me later on. Knew I was in trouble when I did not pee once on the bike route.
On a positive note, I felt more strong on the downs where in the past I was white knuckling the brakes. Beat my 2010 time by 22:33.

Drink more.

This was a bit slower this time that 2010 because I forced myself to try and pee. Got a bit out but knew that I needed hydration badly!

Be better prepared from the bike.

Plan was to take it easy until the turn around. Felt off but kept on going. Walked and took in nutrition at each aid station. Stomach started to bother me. Just before the turn around, my left ear was plugged and I became quite dizzy. A few days before the race, I had a head cold and a sore throat. It probably wasn't fully cleared up. Dehydration could have had the affect too. Not sure. Bonked some time later as I could get the energy to run much. Felt dizzy and almost passed out a few times. Had to walk much of the way back. The final few km I ran most of it. Frustrated and very disappointed in run as I was gunning for a 4:12 and a negative split. First half 2:25, second half 3:06.

Have nutrition taken care of to start the marathon.

For the last 5 miles, couldn't hear much out of both ears. The catchers took me and I almost collapsed. They helped me to get my picture done, then took me to the med tent. Core temp was 33.4 C and my BP was 80/55. Threw up a couple of times and in the walking wounded area for about an hour with no progress in temp or BP so they took me over and gave me IV fluids and anti-nausea medicine. There I was able to take in water and chicken broth. Went for a massage and drank more chicken broth and had a piece of pizza.


Nutrition. Only peed once in the entire race.


Too bad this is the last IMC in Penticton. Looking forward to seeing where it will be next year. The Challenge group will host a Ironman distance race in Penticton next year. I am tempted to sign up when it becomes available because I know I do much better. Sub 12 hours is in my reach!