Ironman Arizona - TriathlonFull Ironman

Great volunteers helping us out of the water and stripping wetsuits. Thanks!!!

Make the the turns closer to the bouys. I went wide to avoid the worst of the crowding, but it cost me time and the chance to draft a bit more.

Have a towel and water bottle to rinse feet off. Would have saved time and feet would have been a bit more comfortable later.

Burned too many matches on the bike, especially the 2nd loop (tailwind made the first loop faster). Some aid stations started running out of bananas by the last loop so I didn't eat as much. I also didn't eat enough gu/gel on th last lap 'cause it was not a flavor I had tried before and my stomach was starting to feel funny.

Bring a few more gel/gu things that I like in my jersey.
Take it easier on hard loops.

Didn't need to move bike once I got off, bike handler volunteers were right there. (Great job guys!!)

Drank some ice water.

Volunteers with the sunscreen were AWESOME. Applying sunscreen to people that have swam in a stinky lake and then biked 112 miles in 90+ temps is NOT a pleasant job, but they did it with a smile on their face and wished us well as we set off on the run.

Not sure of anything.

Talking with others, encouraging others and thanking volunteers is a great way to take your mind off the 114+ miles you have already gone. Even a slow run pace is faster than walking and will keep your total time dramatically down.

Push a bit more earlier in between aid stations.

Puke then walk around and drink water and cols.


Stomach problems.


3% body weight change is Sunday morning to Monday morning, so it was probably a bit more before post-race pizza and snacks.