Timberman - Half Iron - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

I started on the inside at the very back but quickly ended up working my way to the outside. I was pretty far left the whole time except for when the kayaks would corral me in to round the bouys. I didn't really have any issues w/other people except for when the wave behind me caught up.

Start on the outside, try not to swim away from the bouys so much

I planned out my transition strategy while swimming. Goggles off, get some gatorade, top of wetsuit off, swim cap off, wetsuit strippers, get ready for bike

I should have pulled my wetsuit below my butt before sitting down

I really enjoyed the bike. I went out hard and was able to maintain my pace, only dropping around miles 35-40 but then I picked it back up. I was able to get fluids at all of the aid stations but I probably didn't eat enough b/c I was starving on the run. I felt a little nauseated on the last few hills but by the time I got down the other side I felt fine.

Eat more

Wasn't in any particular hurry in T2

My legs felt fine but I was tired and unmotivated. I felt a little better after stopping to pee but still couldn't maintain a decent pace. It was wicked hot but there were a ton of aid stations w/hoses and sponges. I would get wet and feel good for about a quarter mile but then feel like crap again. I was afraid to push myself too much b/c I didn't want to make myself sick. Eating sport beans and alternating water and gatorade but then I started eating twizzlers b/c I was so hungry. I told myself that I would speed up on the second loop but ended up doing positive splits.

Pushed myself harder. Walked less.

Heat, motivation


This race was amazingly well supported and all of the volunteers and police were excellent.